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UAE Launches AI Leadership Programme to Build Future Emirati Experts
The UAE has launched the National Experts Programme – AI Track (NEP-AI) to develop a new generation of Emirati artificial intelligence leaders. The...
Sheikh Mohammed Reveals UAE’s Bold New AI Government Vision
The UAE is preparing for its next big digital leap — and this time, artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and automation tools...
RAK Prison Education Programme Recognised by UNESCO as Regional Learning Leader
A prison education programme in Ras Al Khaimah has earned global recognition, after being highlighted by UNESCO as a leading model for correctional...
Dubai to Train 50,000 Government Employees in AI with New AI+ Programme
Dubai is doubling down on its tech ambitions with the launch of the AI Workforce Transformation Programme (AI+), a move that will see...
Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence, a move that signals how serious the Kingdom is about building a...
UAE to Host Artificial Intelligence Summit 2028 in Major Global Tech Move
Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword in the UAE. It is part of everyday life — from smart traffic systems on Sheikh...
UAE Leads Forbes Middle East’s 2026 Tech Leaders Ranking
The UAE has once again proved why it sits at the centre of the Middle East’s digital future. According to Forbes Middle East’s...
Dubai steps into the streaming space with Dubai+
Dubai’s digital scene has added a new name to its growing list of media platforms. Dubai+ has officially entered the streaming market, positioning...
Sheikh Mohammed announces Dhs100 billion DIFC Zabeel District expansion
Dubai is preparing for a major new chapter in its financial story. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of...
Qatar Airways Unveils World’s Fastest On Board Wi-Fi with Starlink
Qatar Airways has just announced the introduction of the world’s fastest on-board Wifi, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink. This new service will be free for all passengers, enhancing the in-flight experience. Important step This move positions Qatar Airways as the first airline in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to offer such high-speed, low-latency internet on its flights. Passengers can now stream, work, play online games, or video call, all from 35,000 feet. Expanding the Fleet The first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft has already taken flight from Doha to London. Qatar Airways plans to upgrade 12 Boeing 777-300s by the end of 2024, with the entire Boeing 777 fleet equipped by 2025. The Airbus A350 fleet will follow in the summer of 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) A Commitment to Excellence Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, emphasized their dedication to providing an exceptional in-flight experience. “With Starlink’s reliable and seamless internet, we’re connecting people to what they love most, even at 35,000 feet,” he said. The Future of In-Flight Connectivity Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, assured that the service will continually improve. “This is the minimum, and it only gets better from here,” Musk noted during a video call with Al-Meer from 35,000 feet. Enhancing Passenger Experience...
