Author: Arabian Media staff
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been dubbed the most transformative technology of the 21st century, comparable to breakthroughs like electricity and the internet. According to its evangelists, it could fundamentally change how we approach complex problems, changing the world in the process. Naturally, companies and governments are scrambling to lead this revolution. In terms of AI investment spending, the U.S. is by far the frontrunner, followed by China and the U.K. Below, we look at how much the top-spending countries are investing. Key Takeaways The U.S. private sector and government are investing far more in AI than their counterparts in other…
Image credit: Getty Images With the 2025–2026 academic year on the horizon, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth and successful return to classrooms for students in private schools across the emirate. From safety protocols and teacher training to academic policy enhancements and student wellness programs, the Authority has launched a full-scale readiness plan as part of its annual “Back to School” campaign. The campaign reflects a broader vision to shape future-ready students equipped with skills that contribute meaningfully to society. Central to this vision is the idea that education must not only…
Aditya Aima, co-MD, India and MENA, AnyMind Group/Image: Supplied AnyMind Group, a BPaaS company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has expanded the reach of its AI customer service agent feature on its conversational commerce platform, AnyChat, by integrating it with WhatsApp. The feature, launched in March 2025, was previously available only on LINE. WhatsApp’s scale makes the move significant — Meta reported in April 2025 that the platform has over 3 billion monthly active users globally, with India, Indonesia, and the Philippines among its top five markets. Businesses and online merchants in these and other WhatsApp-heavy regions, including Malaysia…
Image credit: WAM/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a cutting-edge digital platform, “Data Drive – Clear Guide,” aimed at revolutionising traffic management in Dubai. The platform leverages historical and real-time traffic data from the past five years to deliver powerful insights that help alleviate congestion across the city. Read-Dubai RTA nol card top-ups: What’s behind the rise in transactions? By analysing live traffic conditions, road speeds, congestion hotspots, recurring patterns, and times of smooth traffic flow, the platform enables faster, more informed decisions. The initiative reflects RTA’s broader strategy of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into transport infrastructure…
Image: Sphere Abu Dhabi_X / For illustrative purposes Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an exclusive deal to build Sphere entertainment venues across the Middle East and North Africa for at least 10 years, a filing by US-based Sphere Entertainment Company shows. The Sphere is a cutting-edge immersive entertainment venue, with the first one opening in Las Vegas in 2023. The venue stands 115 metres tall, spans 157 metres wide, has a capacity of about 20,000, and features 16K-resolution wraparound screens. Sphere Abu Dhabi announced Last year in October, DCT Abu Dhabi announced that…
Image: Getty Images Talabat Holding, the on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the MENA region, has reported robust pro forma financial results for the three-month and six-month period ended 30 June 2025, supported by double-digit growth across GCC and non-GCC markets. Gross merchandise value (GMV) rose 32 per cent year-on-year to $2.4bn, or 33 per cent on a constant currency basis. Revenue increased 35 per cent to $982m (36 per cent constant currency), while adjusted EBITDA grew 31 per cent to $166m, representing 6.8 per cent of GMV. Net income climbed 33 per cent to $119 million, or 4.9…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector has expanded 61 per cent between June 2023 and June 2024, reaching 673 companies and positioning the emirate as the fastest-growing AI hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), data from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Abu Dhabi Chamber) showed. The emirate now accounts for a notable share of the world’s 90,904 AI companies and is aiming to cement its role as a global leader in AI-driven enterprise, innovation and research. The growth is underpinned by institutions such as the Mohamed bin Zayed…
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