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MBZUAI Partners with AWS to Advance AI Research and Skills
MBZUAI and AWS launch a multi-year collaboration to boost AI research, technical training, and startup growth in the UAE. Initiatives include a Strategic Research Program, GenAI Academy hackathons, and support for MBZUAI’s incubation and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Careem Expands Services and AI Enhancements Across the UAE in 2025
Careem grew its Everything App in 2025, expanding services, cities, and AI-powered personalization. Highlights include faster deliveries, international remittances, Careem Plus savings, and new partnerships, creating earning opportunities and simplified experiences for millions across the UAE.
Saudi Arabia Showcases Vision 2030 Progress at WEF Davos
Saudi Arabia hosted high-level delegates at WEF 2026, highlighting Vision 2030 initiatives, AI and digital infrastructure investments, advanced manufacturing, health collaborations, and upcoming global summits, driving international partnerships and economic transformation.
Riyadh Air and Huawei Partner on Smart Aviation
Riyadh Air has signed an MoU with Huawei to build a next-generation digital ecosystem, enhancing booking, loyalty, and travel experiences. The partnership supports smart aviation innovation and strengthens the airline’s expansion across China and global markets.
Core42 Establishes European Headquarters in Dublin to Scale Sovereign AI Infrastructure
G42-backed Core42 has announced Dublin as its European headquarters, strengthening support for enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance AI and sovereign cloud infrastructure as demand for large-scale AI adoption accelerates across Europe.
MBZUAI Opens Applications for First Ph.D. Cohort in Human-Computer Interaction
MBZUAI has opened applications for its first Ph.D. cohort in Human-Computer Interaction, starting Fall 2026. The program focuses on human-centered AI, spanning human-AI alignment, multimodal interfaces, brain-computer interaction, and responsible, accessible system design.