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How the UAE plans to lead the AI era

A national push is transforming how government serves citizens, businesses and society

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The new cyber reality: Anyone can become a target

AI and connected devices are lowering the barriers to launching disruptive attacks

Across the region, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) incidents have increased in frequency and spread.

Laptop prices are soaring - and will rise further still

Memory shock and supply chain turmoil push laptop costs sharply higher in 2026

Laptop computers on display.

Gulf states push for sovereign AI as cyber risks grow

UAE’s focus shifts from AI adoption to securing national digital control

Shalev Hulio (centre) says the UAE has rapidly positioned itself among the world’s leading digital economies

When cyberspace becomes the stage for shadow conflicts

Cyber warfare is reshaping how nations think about security, power and survival

Cyberspace has transformed from a mere communication medium into a 'shadow theatre' — a realm where silent conflicts are waged, yet their repercussions strike deeper into the sovereignty and future of nations than any conventional military engagement.

AI cyberattacks: Prevention is no longer enough

Why governments must assume breaches will happen and build accordingly

In a highly digitised economy, where government services, financial systems, energy networks, and healthcare infrastructure are increasingly interconnected, a successful cyberattack on critical infrastructure is not a technology incident. It is a public safety event.

Vatican forms AI group to guide Pope's first encyclical

New papal AI group to stress human dignity, peace amid tech race and tensions

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

AI success now key to CEO survival in UAE boardrooms

Nearly 8 in 10 UAE CEOs say weak AI results could threaten their role

Business leaders in the UAE are facing growing pressure to deliver measurable results from artificial intelligence as companies increase investments in AI-driven operations and automation.

AI’s next leap may not come from bigger chatbots

Why world models could reshape the future of machine intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly moving into environments where digital systems interact with physical infrastructure, complex operational processes and dynamic real-world conditions.

UAE receives first shipment of US AI chips

Additional deliveries of AI chips are expected in the coming months

The first batch of advanced AI chips have been delivered to the UAE & more are on the way.

Digital Talents in Sharjah to build AI-ready workforce

New two-year initiative to equip students with future-ready digital and AI skills

Dr Tod Laursen and Saqr Binghalib during the MoU signing ceremony in the presence of Omar Sultan Al Olama.

Explained: Why Dubai targets future with Agentic AI

New two-year initiative aims to transform businesses with self-executing AI

With Agentic AI, Dubai is moving beyond convenience to true automation, where systems can think, plan and act on behalf of users

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