The UAE has emerged as a global leader in AI talent, ranking among the top 20 nations in the latest Global AI Competitiveness Index. With strategic investments, advanced research institutions like MBZUAI, and strong global partnerships, the nation aims to boost AI’s contribution to GDP to 14% by 2030—over $100 billion in economic output.
Beyon has signed an agreement with SubCom to develop Khaleej North, an 800-km submarine cable connecting Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. The project expands the Al Khaleej system and enhances Bahrain’s role as a regional digital hub, boosting data capacity, resilience, and connectivity across the Middle East.
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