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UAE AI Commercialisation Hinges on Adoption and Operational Change, Presight CEO Says

At the Presight Future Forum in Abu Dhabi, Chief Executive Thomas Pramotedham stated that turning AI ideas into revenue and navigating corporate change remain the sector's primary challenges. The Abu Dhabi-based firm unveiled its FutureSight platform to connect international founders with enterprise customers, government entities, and capital providers. Industry data cited shows that while 89% of firms use AI, only 6% report significant financial returns.

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Mistral CEO Claims New AI Model Beats Chinese Rivals in Cybersecurity

Speaking at a conference in Abu Dhabi, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch claimed the French firm's new model outperforms Chinese competitors in cybersecurity. Mensch said Mistral's position outside the US and China could help it secure enterprise clients across the Gulf and Asia-Pacific. The startup raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in September 2026 as it battles US rivals and lower-cost Chinese offerings.

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Mistral Announces New AI Model at Abu Dhabi Conference

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral has announced a new open-weight AI model named Mistral Large 4. Speaking at the Ai Everything conference in Abu Dhabi, CEO Arthur Mensch stated that the model outperforms certain Chinese models in cybersecurity. Mensch added that independence from US and Chinese suppliers is driving the company's growth in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions.

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Mahy Khoory Drives OMODA & JAECOO Past 1,000 Abu Dhabi Deliveries

Mahy Khoory Automotive, the authorised dealer of Chinese automotive brands OMODA & JAECOO in Abu Dhabi, has delivered more than 1,000 vehicles in the emirate. The milestone coincides with OMODA & JAECOO surpassing 6,000 cumulative deliveries across the UAE in September 2026. The dealership supports the expansion via an Airport Road showroom and a Mussafah service facility.