Author: Art Ryan

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The wait is almost over. In just 2 days, the world’s most influential AI leaders, innovators, policymakers, founders, and industry disruptors will gather at Space42 Arena for Global AI Show 2025 — a landmark event set to redefine how nations, businesses, and societies build the next era of intelligent systems. As the global race to harness AI accelerates, Abu Dhabi is emerging as a strategic hub — and GAIS 2025 will be the epicenter of the conversation. 🚀 A Defining Moment for Global AI Leadership With 5,000+ attendees, 200+ expert speakers, and 150+ partners, the Global…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The gaming world is officially on countdown mode. In just 4 days, Abu Dhabi will open its doors to thousands of gamers, creators, developers, and global industry leaders for Global Games Show 2025, taking place December 10–11 at the iconic Space42 Arena. The event is set to ignite the region with breakthrough announcements, cutting-edge showcases, and the largest convergence of gaming innovation ever hosted in the Middle East. Backed by industry forces including VAP Group, Times of Games, and the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, GGS 2025 is shaping up to be a defining moment…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to announce Diana Hamade, Founder and Managing Partner of Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law, as a distinguished speaker at this year’s global gathering of AI, policy, and governance leaders, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Diana is one of the UAE’s most respected legal professionals, known for her expertise across civil law, Sharia law, family law, succession planning, and private client practice. A Leading UAE-Licensed Lawyer with Full Rights of Audience Diana Hamade is licensed to practice before all UAE courts, giving her a unique breadth…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ali Ismail Awad, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), as a distinguished speaker at this year’s premier AI and cybersecurity summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Dr. Awad is internationally recognized as one of the leading voices in cybersecurity, with groundbreaking research that is shaping the future of secure digital ecosystems. A Globally Ranked Cybersecurity Authority Dr. Awad has been consistently ranked among the top 2% of influential scientists worldwide from 2021 to 2025, a testament to his…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is thrilled to welcome Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder and CEO of Polygon, as a featured speaker at this year’s world-leading AI and frontier technology summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Sandeep is one of the most influential pioneers in Web3, best known for building Polygon, the globally adopted blockchain platform powering the next evolution of decentralized applications, digital assets, and scalable Ethereum infrastructure. A Visionary Architect of Web3 and Scalable Decentralization Sandeep Nailwal co-founded Polygon with the mission to solve one of Web3’s biggest challenges: scaling Ethereum without…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to announce John Lilic, Shareholder and Advisory Board Member at Hilbert Group, as a featured speaker at this year’s global gathering of AI, Web3, and frontier technology innovators, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. John Lilic is one of the blockchain ecosystem’s early builders and most respected voices, with a career spanning a decade of contributions to the technologies shaping the future of decentralized systems and intelligent digital economies. A Long-Time Contributor to the Global Blockchain & Web3 Movement John’s journey through the world of blockchain…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is honored to welcome H.E. Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), as a distinguished speaker at this year’s premier AI and digital transformation summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. His Excellency is one of the most respected leaders in global finance, having shaped the development of Kazakhstan’s capital markets and strengthened AIFC’s role as a leading financial hub bridging East and West. A Proven Leader in Global Finance & Capital Markets With over 16 years of experience in international finance, His Excellency has…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is delighted to welcome Paula Naoufal, Senior Reporter and Presenter at CNN Business Arabic, as a featured speaker at this year’s global gathering of AI innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Paula is one of the region’s most prominent journalists, known for her expertise in global economics, energy markets, and geopolitical dynamics — and for delivering high-impact reporting to audiences across the Middle East and beyond. A Distinguished Journalist with Global Reach Paula Naoufal has built an impressive career covering the world’s most…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is honored to welcome H.E. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary, Chief AI Officer, and Chief Innovation Officer at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment (MOCCAE), as a distinguished speaker at this year’s premier global AI gathering, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Her Excellency stands at the forefront of national efforts to integrate artificial intelligence, climate resilience, sustainability, biodiversity, and digital transformation into the UAE’s long-term development agenda. A Pivotal Leader in National Climate, Innovation & AI Strategy H.E. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim has held influential leadership…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is honored to announce Sir Martin Sorrell, Executive Chairman of S4 Capital and one of the most influential figures in global marketing and digital transformation, as a keynote speaker at this year’s landmark event, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Sir Martin is internationally recognized for reshaping the advertising industry and pioneering the shift toward data-driven, digital-first marketing. A Global Titan of Marketing & Business Leadership Sir Martin Sorrell’s career spans nearly five decades and includes some of the most impactful contributions to the marketing and communications landscape:…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to welcome Ksenia, Founder of NODE Communications and Chief Communications Officer at AngelsDeck Global Ventures, as a featured speaker and expert moderator at this year’s premier AI and innovation summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Ksenia is widely recognized for her ability to translate complex ideas into clear, strategic narratives — a critical skill in global innovation, venture ecosystems, and emerging technology sectors. A Global Leader in Strategic Communications & Investor Relations With a career spanning multiple regions and industries, Ksenia has built a reputation…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to announce Dr. Yousef Saadeh, CEO and Managing Director of the Global Center for AI Excellence (GCAIE), as a featured speaker at this year’s premier AI and digital transformation summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Dr. Yousef Saadeh is a global authority in AI governance, national AI readiness, applied innovation, and digital transformation, leading one of the most influential institutions shaping the future of responsible and high-impact AI adoption. Leading a New Standard for Global AI Excellence Dr. Yousef heads the Global Center for AI…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is excited to announce Jason Barsema, Co-Founder and President of Halo Investing, as a featured speaker at this year’s landmark AI and innovation summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Jason Barsema is recognized globally for transforming access to modern investment solutions and democratizing structured products for investors worldwide. A Financial Innovator Redefining Investment Access Before co-founding Halo Investing, Jason spent years managing portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients at Credit Suisse, where he developed deep expertise across wealth management, investment strategy, and risk mitigation. In 2017, he helped…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is delighted to welcome Tannya Jajal, Founder of AIDEN Global, as a featured speaker at this year’s premier AI and innovation summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Tannya is a globally recognized voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, creativity, and the future of work, inspiring audiences worldwide with insights into how emerging technologies are reshaping human potential. A Global Educator & Thought Leader in the AI Era Tannya Jajal has built a distinguished career as an: Across her work, she champions a powerful mission: to…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is excited to announce AB Ark Tech as an official Startup Exhibitor at this year’s flagship AI event, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. AB Ark Tech is pioneering the next wave of AI-driven software innovation—building intelligent tools that help organizations stay competitive, adaptive, and future-ready in a rapidly evolving digital world. Building Smarter Software for a Smarter Future AB Ark Tech combines deep technical expertise with a practical understanding of business needs to create products that enhance productivity, streamline operations, and empower digital growth. Their flagship solutions…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is thrilled to announce Amira AI – Almost Human, a next-generation autonomous AI solutions provider, as an official Exhibitor at this year’s landmark AI gathering, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. With its cutting-edge, human-grade AI capabilities, Amira AI is redefining the future of intelligent customer operations for enterprises worldwide. AI That Feels “Almost Human” — Engineered for Performance, Built for Scale Amira AI, developed by AI Middle East, delivers a fully autonomous AI ecosystem trusted by some of the world’s most respected brands, including: The platform is…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to welcome Tetr College, an innovative global business school redefining higher education through real-world, action-based learning, as an official Startup Exhibitor at this year’s flagship event, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Tetr College represents a new generation of educational institutions — borderless, experiential, and built for the AI-powered world. Reinventing Business Education for a Global, AI-Driven Era Tetr College offers a radically modern approach to business education through: Students learn by doing — tackling real business challenges, working with international companies, and developing leadership skills…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is proud to announce LOCALS, Kuwait’s leading cultural-commerce platform, as an official Exhibitor at this year’s premier AI event, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. With a mission to celebrate Gulf identity while integrating cutting-edge technology, LOCALS is transforming how communities connect, shop, and gift — all powered by the region’s first emotionally intelligent, culturally aware AI agent. Introducing Lolwa: The Gulf’s First Emotionally Intelligent AI Agent At the core of the LOCALS experience is Lolwa, an advanced AI agent designed specifically for the Gulf region. Lolwa understands:…

At a moment when the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is dominated by headlines and the consumer race for viral features, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei delivered a counter-intuitive message at this week’s DealBook Summit: The future of AI’s economic value lies not in chasing fleeting consumer mindshare, but in a relentless, technically rigorous focus on enterprise needs and disciplined, long-term infrastructure planning. This is central to Anthropic’s strategy, he said. As competitors sprint for mass-market adoption, Amodei positioned his firm as having a “privileged position” to methodically “keep growing and just keep developing our models,” deliberately rooting its value in the stability and consistency…

Payments infrastructure FinTech Stripe signed a definitive agreement to acquire Metronome, a usage-based billing platform for software companies. Stripe CEO Patrick Collison announced the agreement in a Tuesday (Dec. 2) post on X, saying the company will integrate Metronome’s capabilities with the rest of the Stripe Billing platform. “Metered pricing is the native business model for the [artificial intelligence (AI)] era,” Collison said in the post. “As far as we can tell, the associated shift in how businesses generate revenue will be as big as the advent of SaaS. (It may even turn out to be considerably bigger.)” Metronome CEO Scott Woody said in a Tuesday post on X that he was proud to announce…