The United Arab Emirates is the Gulf's most connected economy and a global testbed for government-led digital transformation. Gulf ICT covers the Emirates daily: results and strategy from e& and du; regulation from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA); national cybersecurity policy; and the AI ecosystem taking shape around the country's sovereign technology champions and the National AI Strategy 2031.
Our coverage spans both federal initiatives and the distinct technology agendas of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates — from smart government services and digital identity to data center expansion, space and satellite programs, and the investment vehicles positioning the UAE as a global AI hub. New reporting is added below every day.
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Abstract high-tech cybersecurity shield overlaying Dubai skyline with AI threat nodes and Gulf ICT branding.
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Professional portrait of du CCO Karim Benkirane overlaid with high-tech digital SME network graphics and Gulf ICT branding.
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Abstract high-tech smartphone screen showing AI product listing nodes over a modern UAE city backdrop.
Cybersecurity infographic showing how artificial intelligence is making ransomware attacks in the UAE more convincing, persistent and difficult to detect.
H.E. Eng. Mohammed Al Ramsi alongside key updates to UAE radio spectrum frameworks supporting air taxis, drones and advanced air mobility.
The 32 Emirati experts participating in the first technical learning phase of the National Experts Program’s NEP-AI track.
A futuristic delivery drone flying over a glowing UAE skyline featuring abstract red and blue cinematic digital webs.
TikTok’s economic impact in the UAE, including AED 1.1 billion in value added, 7,000 jobs supported and more than 70,000 SMEs using the platform.
e& UAE and Core42 executives signing a partnership to deliver secure sovereign AI compute and in-country GPU infrastructure.