Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed an advanced suite of AI-powered smart dashboards at the Bus Operations Control Centre, marking a significant milestone in the real-time management of bus services through advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an app in ChatGPT to make hotel discovery and booking easier as AI becomes increasingly central to travel planning, now used by more than half of US travellers.
The Middle East recorded sustained merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first quarter with 196 deals valued at $23.3 billion being announced compared to 207 deals worth $31.3 billion last year. UAE accounted for 33 transactions valued at $2.2 billion, down from 52 deals in Q1 2025, said a report.
Bahrain has achieved solid rankings across several key indicators in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, with its startup ecosystem generating $1.6 billion in value, thanks to its agile startup ecosystem, which enables entrepreneurs to develop and test their ideas within a supportive environment.
Global energy technology company SLB has launched the SLB Digital Marketplace, a new digital platform designed to help energy companies quickly discover, deploy and integrate specialised AI-powered tools into their existing digital environments.
Artificial intelligence could significantly improve the world's ability to predict and respond to climate-related disasters by enabling faster forecasting and more effective early warning systems, according to a new report. However, AI's potential will only be realised if the technology is trusted and adapted to local conditions, it said.
The UAE has announced plans to set up a national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence and digital government in the country. The move is aimed at improving the quality of life, thereby strengthening the nation's competitiveness and global leadership in the digital economy.
Leading automotive brand Omoda and Jaecoo has announced plans to bring its advanced AI-powered driverless parking system ‑ VPD (Valet Parking Driver) ‑ to select models in the UAE market as part of its next-generation intelligent mobility vision.
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, a Turkish leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, have signed two key agreements that together mark a significant deepening of their strategic partnership
Aramco and IBM announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance AI, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector.
