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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.

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: Big News Network.com

UAE Investments in AI and Genomics Drive Middle East Biopharma Expansion

A report by World Health Expo and Frost & Sullivan indicates that UAE national investments in genomics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing are transforming Middle Eastern biopharma. The regional precision medicine sector is forecast to expand by over 10 percent over the next five to seven years. Key initiatives include the Emirati Genome Program, Abu Dhabi's AED 42 billion HELM cluster, and the 2025 launch of Mubadala Bio.

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Source: Arabian Business

Standard Chartered, Mashreq, and LuLu Launch Hal SME Platform in UAE

Standard Chartered, Mashreq, and LuLu Financial Holdings have launched Hal, a new digital B2B marketplace for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UAE. Unveiled at Investopia Bridge 2026, the platform connects SMEs with buyers, suppliers, and essential financial, tech, and logistics partners. Ecosystem partners including Beehive, Microsoft, Visa, and Aramex have signed initial cooperation agreements.

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