Technologies

Dubai International Airport has achieved another major milestone in its digital transformation. According to Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), more than 9.4 million passengers passed through immigration between January and June 2026, with over 9 million travelers using AI-powered Smart Gates. The Smart Gates have dramatically reduced the average immigration clearance … Read more

Dubai has reached another milestone in its journey to become one of the world’s smartest cities. During the first half of 2026, the emirate’s AI-powered Smart Travel system processed more than 9.4 million passengers, with over 9 million travelers using Smart Gates to clear immigration in only a few seconds. This achievement highlights Dubai’s continued … Read more

Dubai has taken another major step toward becoming one of the world’s smartest cities by expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across numerous government departments. The initiative is part of the emirate’s long-term vision to improve public services, reduce waiting times, and make interactions between residents and government agencies faster and more efficient. Officials … Read more

Dubai has once again captured global attention by officially launching fully driverless robotaxi services, marking a major milestone in the city’s ambitious transformation into one of the world’s smartest urban centers. The new autonomous taxi program, introduced through a collaboration between  Uber,  WeRide, and the  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), represents far more than just … Read more

The United Arab Emirates is rapidly transforming into one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence hubs, and Dubai is at the center of this technological revolution. In 2026, the city launched several ambitious AI initiatives aimed at changing how businesses operate, how government services function, and how residents experience everyday life. One of the biggest … Read more

Themed, ‘Growing in Unity’, the forum focused on Agentic AI leadership was opened by H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange Affairs The Harvard Business School Club of the GCC, in collaboration with Keystone, hosted Growing in Unity: AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice, on Monday 18th 2026 evening at the Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai, convening top UAE government officials, enterprise leaders, academics, and Harvard … Read more

Dubai officially launched the Museum of Digital Art (MODA) today inside the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), introducing one of the most advanced technology-driven museums in the Middle East. The launch ceremony was attended by UAE officials, international artists, technology companies, investors, and media representatives. The museum is designed to combine artificial intelligence, immersive entertainment, … Read more

Dubai has officially launched its first fully AI-powered smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates, marking another major step in the city’s vision to become one of the world’s smartest and most technologically advanced urban centers. The project was introduced by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as part of its broader strategy to … Read more

Harmony unifies voice, messaging, and AI into a single integrated platform, eliminating fragmentation across enterprise CX systems. Conversational AI market in the Middle East & Africa is projected to grow to nearly USD 2.3 billion by 2031 Harmony solves the biggest pain points for regional enterprises: seamless cross-channel context, smart AI escalation, unified agent workflows, … Read more

BOMIDI, a young and fast-growing brand specialising in small home appliances and personal care products, is set to make its debut at GITEX 2025, one of the Middle East’s most influential technology and lifestyle exhibitions. Guided by its brand philosophy, “Better life, better me,” BOMIDI is on a mission to deliver innovative, practical, and stylish … Read more