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AI-Facilitated Youth Consultation in Yemen 

This report explores an AI-facilitated youth consultation conducted in Yemen aimed at improving inclusion in peacebuilding processes under conditions of conflict, fragmentation, and limited safe physical access. The initiative used…

Oman Launches Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in Muscat to Boost Tech Investment

Oman has launched a new Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in Muscat under Royal Decree No. 50/2026, marking major step in its strategy to expand advanced technology and digital economy capabilities.…

Oman to Host Enterprise AI Expo 2026 in Muscat, Strengthening Vision 2040 Digital Strategy

Oman is set to host the Enterprise AI Expo 2026 on 25–26 November in Muscat, reinforcing its long-term commitment to digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040. The event will bring…

Qatar Expands AI Strategy Across Full Technology Stack with Sovereign Investment Push

Qatar is advancing an ambitious artificial intelligence strategy that spans the entire technology stack, from infrastructure and data centers to application-level AI services. Backed by sovereign wealth investment, the country…

World Summit AI Returns to Qatar in 2026, Strengthening Nation’s Global AI Leadership

The World Summit AI Qatar is set to return on 15–16 December 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, reinforcing the country’s growing role in global artificial intelligence leadership.…

Bahrain Embraces Pragmatic AI Strategy Through Global Partnerships

Bahrain is adopting a pragmatic and flexible approach to artificial intelligence partnerships, balancing cooperation with both Western and Asian technology ecosystems to strengthen its digital infrastructure and economic growth. According…

Kuwait AI Data Center Market Expands as Hyperscalers and Regional Players Drive Growth

The Kuwait AI data center market is witnessing strong expansion as demand for cloud computing, AI applications, and digital infrastructure accelerates across government, finance, and enterprise sectors. Valued at around…

Bahrain Adopts Pragmatic Strategy in AI Partnerships Amid Global Tech Competition

Bahrain is pursuing a pragmatic and balanced approach to artificial intelligence partnerships, positioning itself between major global technology powers such as the United States and China. According to recent research,…

OPAQUE Acquires Abu Dhabi Cryptographic AI Tech to Advance Confidential, Post-Quantum AI

OPAQUE has acquired advanced cryptographic AI technologies from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi, strengthening its confidential AI platform with post-quantum security and full lifecycle protection. The technology…

UAE’s G42 Unit Launches Sovereign Enterprise AI Assistant

G42 through its subsidiary Inception has launched a new sovereign enterprise AI assistant called InceptionClaw, designed to transform how executives and government officials manage information and workflows. Developed on the…