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Industry News
Source: The National

Mistral AI considers UAE data centre investment amid regional cybersecurity focus

French artificial intelligence firm Mistral AI is considering investing in UAE data centres as part of a regional infrastructure expansion, according to chief executive Arthur Mensch. Speaking at the AI Everything summit in Abu Dhabi, Mensch praised the UAE's sovereign cyber defence capabilities in repelling digital threats. The company also announced the launch of its Mistral Large 4 model, designed to compete with open-source models from China.

China–UAE News
Source: GulfToday

UAE, India, and China Lead Entries for Sharjah’s Xposure Awards 2026-27

The Xposure International Photography and Film Awards 2026–2027 received over 22,000 submissions from 108 countries, with China, the UAE, and India leading participation. Judging is now underway ahead of the 11th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah. Finalists and winners will be announced during the festival and featured in its exhibition programme.

Industry News
Source: People Matters Global

UAE Employees Save 3.6 Hours Weekly Using AI, Workday Survey Finds

A survey commissioned by Workday reveals that UAE employees save an average of 3.6 hours per week using artificial intelligence tools. However, workers spend an average of 3.4 hours weekly correcting and rewriting AI outputs, leaving net time gains modest. Adoption is widespread, with 90 percent of surveyed UAE workers using AI at least weekly.

Industry News
Source: Zawya

Deutsche Bank Expands Dubai Investment Banking Division with Three Key Appointments

Deutsche Bank has announced three senior appointments in its Dubai office to expand its investment banking portfolio and client coverage across the Middle East. The appointments include Ilya Korobov as Director of Debt Capital Markets CEEMEA, Adel Taleb as Director within the Distressed Products Group, and Nitin Sawhney as Head of the Institutional Client Group MENA. The expansion follows major regional sovereign and corporate bond issuances handled by the bank.

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