A CPX, Microsoft and IDC study finds that more than half of surveyed UAE enterprises have AI agents deployed or in development, but only 10% feel fully prepared to deploy them safely.
A new regional analysis maps how Gulf countries are combining global foundation models with Arabic-language adaptation, local infrastructure and national capability building.
The AI transformation company has opened a Masdar City office focused on workforce capability, process redesign and applied AI implementation across the UAE and wider Gulf.
The October Riyadh summit is expected to examine Gulf–European cooperation in cloud, high-performance computing, data centres and digital services, but no joint AI investment has yet been announced.
Estithmar’s Elegancia C&I will deliver a two-phase facility designed to expand Qatar’s capacity for hyperscale cloud providers and high-density AI workloads.
The framework initially covers the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, with investments in cloud, AI infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity and AI for Good.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 extend Qualcomm's flagship mobile platform toward local AI agents and more capable device-side processing.
The new computing facility provides regional machine learning ventures with subsidized GPU compute, technical sandboxes, and enterprise pilot matching.
The sovereign wealth fund directs international venture commitments toward semiconductors, quantum computing, and sovereign machine learning platforms.
The Qatar Investment Authority participated in HyperLight’s Series C financing, adding another photonics investment to Qatar’s AI infrastructure strategy.
The strategic partnership gives Qatar access to global funds and co-investment opportunities in sectors including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.