Author: Art Ryan

AI-driven smart energy systems are being explored by Dubai-based innovator Faraz Ahmed to improve the performance of modern power networks. The AI-driven smart energy approach focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into grid operations, forecasting systems, and digital infrastructure. The initiative examines how intelligent automation can strengthen electricity networks and increase operational efficiency. Ahmed’s work centers on future-ready energy platforms. These systems are designed to process large volumes of real-time data. The goal is to enhance monitoring, demand prediction, and grid responsiveness. AI-Driven Smart Energy and Smart Grid Development AI-driven smart energy platforms support smart grid advancement. Smart grids use digital…

The Bill Gates India AI Summit no-show became a major development at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The event took place at Bharat Mandapam from 16 to 20 February 2026. Bill Gates had been scheduled to deliver a keynote address. He did not attend the summit. His withdrawal was confirmed shortly before his appearance. Organisers did not provide detailed public explanations during the event. Reuters reported that the Gates Foundation stated the decision aimed to keep attention on summit priorities. Gates’ name had appeared in the official speaker lineup before being removed. Organisational Issues at India…

Dubai firm driving brand growth across the GCC, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company, TIDAL, operates as a brand-led performance agency. It integrates artificial intelligence into marketing and brand strategy. The Dubai firm driving brand growth works with regional and international clients. TIDAL was founded by Simon Lomas and Liam Troughton. The agency supports organisations including World Trade Centre and Rolls-Royce. Its operations span multiple global markets. How the Dubai Firm Driving Brand Growth Uses AI in Marketing The Dubai firm driving brand growth incorporates AI into strategic planning and execution. AI tools are applied in discovery,…

H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Macron at India’s AI Summit during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the UAE delegation on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The summit is chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and brings together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts. The opening session focused on international cooperation in artificial intelligence. Discussions addressed governance frameworks, innovation strategies, and cross-border collaboration in AI development. Bilateral Discussions at India’s AI Impact Summit 2026 During the summit,…

The end-to-end agentic AI travel experience was announced by Sabre Corporation, PayPal Holdings, and Mindtrip. The companies formed a strategic partnership to launch this integrated travel solution. The end-to-end agentic AI travel experience is designed to combine trip discovery, planning, booking, payment, and servicing into a single AI-driven workflow. The announcement was made on February 12, 2026. The companies are headquartered in Southlake, Texas; San Jose, California; and Palo Alto, California. How the End-to-End Agentic AI Travel Experience Works The end-to-end agentic AI travel experience will operate through an AI-powered assistant within the Mindtrip platform. Travelers will interact using natural…

19/02/2026, Dubai, UAE , As enterprises accelerate the adoption of AI from experimentation to mission-critical operations, trust has become the defining factor of success. Quality, security, and responsible governance are now foundational requirements for enterprise AI deployment. Magure, a UAE-based enterprise AI company, today announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 42001 certifications, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to building enterprise-ready AI systems that are reliable, secure, and responsibly managed. With these certifications, Magure joins a top few organizations globally and among the early enterprises in the UAE to demonstrate compliance across quality management,…

The IIT Madras AI Innovation Centre in Dubai has been launched by the IIT Madras Global Research Foundation. The facility is located at Dubai CommerCity in the United Arab Emirates. It marks the foundation’s first artificial intelligence-focused centre in the Middle East. The centre will support applied AI research and innovation. It will work with startups, industry partners, and academic institutions. The initiative forms part of IIT Madras’ global expansion strategy through IITM Global. Focus Areas and Startup Support The centre is designed to promote artificial intelligence, data science, and emerging technologies. It will encourage collaboration between researchers and businesses.…

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit in India. The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince is leading the UAE delegation at the international event. The visit began on 18 February 2026. He is attending on behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Senior Indian officials welcomed him at the airport. A formal reception took place upon arrival. AI Impact Summit in India Brings Global Leaders Together The AI Impact Summit is being held in New Delhi from 16 to 20 February 2026. The…

The FAB AI enterprise transformation has shifted from experimental pilots to full enterprise deployment. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is embedding artificial intelligence across core operations. The FAB AI enterprise transformation now focuses on production systems rather than isolated trials. FAB has integrated AI into trade, payments, compliance, client operations, and engineering. More than 30 agentic AI use cases are live in production. These systems support automation and decision intelligence in daily workflows. AI Infrastructure Driving the FAB AI Enterprise Transformation The FAB AI enterprise transformation is supported by an AI Innovation Hub. This hub provides governance, reusable tools, and…

HUMAIN invests $3 billion in xAI Series E as part of a major strategic transaction announced before xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in February 2026. The investment secures HUMAIN a significant minority stake in xAI. Following the acquisition, HUMAIN’s equity in xAI was converted into shares of SpaceX. The transaction provides HUMAIN with long-term ownership exposure to the combined SpaceX-xAI platform. HUMAIN is Saudi Arabia’s state-owned artificial intelligence company backed by the Public Investment Fund. The company focuses on large-scale AI infrastructure and advanced technology investments. Strategic Impact of HUMAIN Invests $3 Billion in xAI Series E The move where HUMAIN…

The Deep.SA pre-seed funding extension has been completed with a new investment from Vision Ventures. The Saudi artificial intelligence startup expanded its earlier pre-seed round, which previously raised SAR 4.5 million (approximately $1.2 million). That earlier funding was backed by TAM and Raed Ventures. Deep.SA is headquartered in Riyadh and was founded in 2025. The Deep.SA pre-seed funding extension increases the company’s total early-stage capital and broadens its investor base. The extension follows the initial round announced in August 2025. Deep.SA Pre-Seed Funding Extension to Accelerate AI Platform Development The Deep.SA pre-seed funding extension will support further development of alPlatform.ai.…

The Deako and Josh.ai partnership introduces integrated premium lighting control for smart homes. Deako and Josh.ai announced the collaboration to connect Deako’s modular lighting system with the Josh.ai AI-driven automation platform. The Deako and Josh.ai partnership allows homeowners and professional integrators to access advanced lighting control through a unified system. Deako manufactures modular smart lighting switches and dimmers. Its system supports whole-home lighting automation. Products allow scheduling, scene configuration, and remote management. The hardware is designed for easy installation and upgrades. Josh.ai develops an artificial intelligence platform for smart home control. The system enables natural voice commands and contextual automation.…

The ZenaTech Autonomous AI Drone Power Wash Platform is advancing through flight testing and operational expansion in Dubai. ZenaTech, Inc. announced progress on this platform alongside the development of its Dubai Drone as a Service (DaaS) presence. Testing is being conducted at a private drone facility in the UAE. The platform is designed for exterior building cleaning and infrastructure maintenance. It operates using the ZenaDrone IQ Square autonomous drone system. Testing and Deployment of ZenaTech Autonomous AI Drone Power Wash Platform The ZenaTech Autonomous AI Drone Power Wash Platform integrates AI flight control with LiDAR scanning technology. The system generates…

The National Experts Programme AI track hosted roadshow sessions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 16 February 2026. The events were organised to advance the objectives of the UAE National AI Strategy 2031. Emirati specialists led discussions during the National Experts Programme AI track sessions. In Abu Dhabi, the event took place at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. In Dubai, the session was held at the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Government Innovation. Government representatives, policymakers, and sector professionals attended both gatherings. Objectives of the National Experts Programme AI Track The National Experts Programme AI track focuses on…

AI in enterprise sales UAE is expanding as organisations embed artificial intelligence into core revenue operations. Companies across the UAE are moving from pilot programs to large-scale AI deployment. Artificial intelligence is now integrated into forecasting, customer engagement, pipeline management, and sales execution. This shift aligns with national objectives to strengthen economic competitiveness through applied automation. The UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 supports broader AI adoption across sectors. The strategy positions AI as a driver of productivity and long-term growth. Businesses are responding by operationalising AI systems in real commercial environments. Adoption Trends Shaping AI in Enterprise Sales UAE AI…

Khalifa University RF-GPT is a newly unveiled foundation artificial intelligence model designed to interpret radio frequency spectrograms using language-based reasoning. Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi developed RF-GPT to process wireless signal data and generate natural language explanations. The system combines radio frequency signal analysis with large language model capabilities. RF-GPT treats RF spectrograms as visual inputs. It connects signal interpretation with text-based outputs. The model performs classification, analysis, and structured reasoning on wireless communication data. Technical Capabilities of Khalifa University RF-GPT Khalifa University RF-GPT integrates multiple radio frequency tasks into a single architecture. Traditional RF deep-learning systems require separate models…

Amazon spends $200 billion on AI and infrastructure in 2026 as part of its largest capital expenditure plan to date. The announcement was made during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on February 5, 2026. CEO Andy Jassy confirmed that most of the investment will support artificial intelligence systems and Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. The planned $200 billion in capital expenditures significantly exceeds the company’s previous year spending. The majority of funds will be allocated to expanding data centers, servers, and advanced computing systems required for AI workloads. Amazon Spends $200 Billion on AI to Expand AWS Capacity A large…

The OpenAI and Cisco Agentic AI Standards initiative focuses on building common frameworks to scale autonomous AI systems safely. OpenAI and Cisco are backing industry efforts to establish shared technical standards for agentic artificial intelligence. The goal is to improve interoperability, governance, and infrastructure readiness for enterprise deployment. Agentic AI systems can plan, make decisions, and complete multi-step tasks with limited human intervention. Industry forecasts indicate that 40% of enterprise software may include task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026. Many companies are still limiting deployment to controlled environments while evaluating risks. Enterprise Adoption and Governance Under OpenAI and…

The Anthropic India expansion officially began with the opening of a new office in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026. The move marks the company’s first physical presence in the country. Anthropic identified India as one of its largest markets outside the United States. Anthropic is the developer of the Claude AI models. India represents the second-largest market globally for Claude usage. A significant portion of usage in India involves software development and technical computing tasks. The Bengaluru office supports enterprise engagement, developer outreach, and local hiring efforts. The expansion strengthens Anthropic’s operational footprint in South Asia. Anthropic India Expansion Includes…

The UAE-Iraq $700m digital corridor is a new infrastructure initiative connecting the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. The project is valued at $700 million. It aims to expand regional digital connectivity and support growing artificial intelligence capacity. The corridor will establish a high-capacity fibre-optic link. The route is designed to connect the Gulf region to Europe through Iraqi territory. The development responds to rising demand for data traffic, cloud services, and AI-driven systems. Infrastructure and Connectivity Plans The UAE-Iraq $700m digital corridor will rely on a terrestrial fibre network. The connection will pass through Iraq and continue toward Turkey, with…