The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has concluded a high-level healthcare delegation visit to Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing. The mission included key institutions such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, PureHealth, ADIO, and MBZUAI. Talks focused on research, AI, robotics, precision oncology, advanced diagnostics, and clinical trials.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is conducting its inaugural delegation to China from 21 to 30 September 2026 across Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing. Led by Undersecretary Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, the mission aims to accelerate healthcare innovation and bilateral partnerships. The delegation also invited Chinese industry leaders to the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026.
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.
Artificial intelligence adoption among UAE businesses has increased to 72 percent from 53 percent a year ago, according to a joint study by Strand Partners, AWS, and the UAE AI Office. The surge comes alongside AWS's planned investment of up to AED 20.1 billion ($5.47 billion) in the country through 2037. Additionally, 85 percent of adopting companies noted that the technology accelerated their digital transformation.
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