Dubai has launched the region’s first PropTech Hub at DIFC Innovation Hub to support startups in property technology. Backed by major developers and Dubai Land Department, it aims to create 3,000 jobs, attract $300M investment by 2030, and make real estate smarter and more connected using AI and digital tools.
The UAE will include an AI system as a non-voting member on government boards and the Council of Ministers from next year. The AI will help guide decisions using data and insights, not replace human leaders. This move makes the UAE one of the first countries to officially include AI in top-level governance.
Read MoreDubai-based airline flydubai has launched six new biometric smart gates for crew members, using facial recognition and AI to speed up immigration. Created with emaratech, this upgrade helps over 3,800 staff pass through checks faster and safer. The move is part of a UAE-wide trend to make air travel smarter and more efficient.
Read MoreDeFi Technologies has expanded into the MENA region by launching DEFI DMCC in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers. Along with a new trading desk under Valour at DMCC, the firm aims to meet growing demand for regulated crypto ETPs in the UAE and Gulf. The move supports broader access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets for regional investors.
Read MoreThe Higher Colleges of Technology has partnered with Saal.ai to train Emirati students in AI and big data using the UAE-built DigiXT platform. This move supports the UAE's vision for a digital, knowledge-based economy and aligns with the National AI Strategy 2031 and the UAE’s push to teach AI from school to university levels.
Read MoreIndia and the UAE are accelerating their tech collaboration under CEPA, despite global tensions. With joint focus on AI, startups, semiconductors, and quantum tech, the two nations aim to strengthen digital ecosystems, boost trade to $100B by 2030, and shape the future of innovation across Asia and the Middle East.
Read MoreAbu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the world’s top emerging data centre markets in Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 report. Backed by $55B+ in investments, major projects like Stargate UAE, and global tech partnerships, the UAE is becoming a leading digital infrastructure hub for AI, cloud, and hyperscale data services
Read MoreEricsson and e& UAE have signed a three-year agreement to expand 5G coverage and launch 5G Advanced in the UAE. The deal includes the first RedCap commercial rollout in the Middle East and Africa, improved network efficiency, and advanced AI-driven automation, supporting UAE’s Green Agenda and Net Zero goals.
Read MoreA UAE-based mother-son startup, X-Technology, is helping cancer survivors heal emotionally using virtual reality. Their innovative VR programs let users safely explore and release fear, anxiety, and trauma. Now used in clinics and tested in global research, this UAE innovation brings new hope to cancer recovery.
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