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The next wave of AI models could face government testing before the public gets access. Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI have agreed to give the US government early access to new frontier AI models for security reviews. The work will be handled by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation,
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Meta may be preparing a more advanced AI assistant that does more than answer questions. Reuters, citing the Financial Times, reported that Meta is developing a more advanced agentic AI assistant designed to handle everyday tasks for users. At this stage, it should be treated as a reported development, not
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Dubai is turning agentic AI from a future concept into a near term business goal. On May 4, 2026, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched a new initiative to help Dubai’s private sector move toward agentic AI within two years. The programme aims to accelerate the
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The UAE is stepping up digital copyright enforcement, and the latest figures show how quickly online piracy is being targeted. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said 13,667 violating websites were blocked during the first quarter of 2026 as part of the InstaBlock initiative. According to WAM, that was
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The UAE is treating artificial intelligence talent as a long term national investment, not just a technology trend. The country is expanding its focus on young AI talent through universities, scholarships, school level AI education, research pathways, and AI supported government talent platforms. WAM reported that the UAE is making
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The UAE Cybersecurity Council says the country’s national cyber system blocked organized cyberattacks targeting digital infrastructure and vital sectors. According to the Council, the attacks were aimed at essential digital services and national platforms. Public safety, personal data protection, and service continuity were listed as key priorities. The Council
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The UAE’s industrial push is no longer only about factories. It is increasingly about smarter factories, safer systems, and technology that can keep supply chains moving. The fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates opens in Abu Dhabi on 4 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu
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A simple phone call can become a serious banking risk if a scammer convinces someone to install a remote control app. Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents that fraudsters are misusing remote control applications on phones and computers to steal personal information, banking details, and money. These apps can be
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Dubai is moving AI in government from scattered experiments toward a more structured operating model. Digital Dubai has launched the AI Integration Matrix Framework, a whitepaper designed to help Dubai Government entities plan, classify, and scale artificial intelligence projects in a more coordinated way. The goal is to reduce fragmented
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A visitor landing in the UAE may soon find it easier to access basic banking without the usual paperwork delays. The Central Bank of the UAE, in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, has announced digital bank account opening
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AI content labels are becoming more than a platform feature. In China, they are now a clear regulatory requirement. China’s cyberspace regulator has warned operators of three ByteDance products after inspections found problems with how AI-generated content was labelled. According to Reuters, the Cyberspace Administration of China ordered
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Dubai’s AI ambitions need more than software. They need serious computing power, reliable energy systems, and secure digital infrastructure that can support the next wave of artificial intelligence services. Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority has announced a joint venture with VOLT UAE to develop an advanced AI ready data