MBZUAI and Inception42 release Jais 3 Arabic language models
Six open-source models span mobile to flagship scale across 19 Arabic dialects.
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Latest from this desk
Dubai launches Dh2.5m AI agents competition for global innovators
Challenge invites developers worldwide to build autonomous systems addressing real-world problems with commercial potential.
UAE teenagers convert chicken feathers into biofertiliser in farm trials
BioFeathers process uses bacteria to break down poultry waste into plant nutrients, now tested across 16 farms in the UAE, Oman and India.
JetBrains survey finds 90% of developers use AI coding agents weekly
Figure comes from 2026 Developer Ecosystem Survey conducted between May and July across professional developers.
Abu Dhabi's Inception42 deploys Insight AI boardroom platform
The G42-owned company has installed the decision-support tool across UAE government entities and more than 30 organisations.
Emirates and Dubai Chambers partner to support SME international expansion
Agreement provides Dubai businesses with logistics services, cargo solutions and business travel rewards through Emirates network.
MSC adds Europe-Middle East surcharge from October 1
Regional Cost Recovery charge covers UAE and Upper Gulf shipments, citing sustained demand growth on the trade lane.
Techmart launches solid-state battery power banks in UAE market
Swiss Military range includes 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh units with wireless charging, operational between 20°C and 80°C.
FIX Dessert Chocolatier founders detail product development before viral growth
Dubai-based chocolate company's co-founders spent months testing flavour combinations in evening sessions after day jobs.
Wizz Financial launches cross-border wallet app at Dubai fintech event
Platform connects remittances, FX, UPI and payments across US, UAE and India through proprietary SWITCH infrastructure.
Dubai founder builds women-only app to turn chat plans into meetups
JaneJane launched in July 2026 with 800 active users and 11 paying subscribers in its first months.
Event BDR charges exhibitors per contact, not per day
The Dubai platform requires representatives to pass a test on a client's business before an event, and bills on contacts and meetings delivered.
SolvFast expands AI automation platforms across Saudi Arabia, Egypt and US
Riyadh-based company deploys sector-specific software and implementation teams for enterprise digital transformation projects.
SFDA authorizes Dental IQ and SAARIA AI diagnostic software
Two Saudi-developed medical software products receive marketing authorization for dental and ophthalmic diagnosis support.
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