Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based firm Pony.ai to launch a fleet of self-driving robotaxis in Dubai. loom.ly/7Mi3X1U

A new whitepaper, #AI in #GCC Retail, co-launched by Al-Futtaim and MBZUAI, suggests that while ambition is high, readiness is another story. More here: loom.ly/k1fARAY

During the #ExtremeConnect2025 event in Paris, we sat down with Dan DeBacker, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Extreme Networks, to talk about how the company is navigating change. loom.ly/g-StsW0

Karl Crowther, VP, MEA at Alteryx, discussed the common pain points for regional end customers, which include the complexity of adopting new technologies, fragmented and siloed data, inefficient data management, and concerns over security and privacy. loom.ly/hJfoWms

Meet Ai-Da, the world's first humanoid robot artist. “Art is a skill. If it’s a skill, a machine can learn it,” says art gallery director Aidan Meller, the creator of Ai-Da. Words by Bea Valero ✨ Read more: loom.ly/tcODdIM

Imagine a home that understands you, a space that doesn’t just respond to your commands but anticipates them; adjusting the temperature before you step in, dimming the lights when it senses you’re settling in for the evening, and more. More here: loom.ly/DuKrxhs

Eid Mubarak from the ITP.NET team!

The latest issue of EDGE Middle East is here. Our cover story dives into PAHSI, a Personalised Healthcare Artificial Super Intelligence developed in Dubai by Padam Sundar Kafle. The future is already unfolding. Read the full issue here: loom.ly/hQgntfc

What does the modern channel look like? Alex Kemanes, Regional Director, Middle East, NMK Electronics, stressed that regional end customers expect transparency, reliability, and speed from their trusted channel partners. loom.ly/hJfoWms

Arabian Computer News (ACN) is back with a bold new look and a renewed focus on what matters most to IT professionals across the Middle East: emerging technologies, digital transformation, and the people driving progress. Read the full issue here: loom.ly/z4j95MQ

Meet the Middle East's Top IT Leaders The role of tech leaders has never been more crucial than today. These innovators play a crucial role in driving an organisation’s IT strategy and aligning it with business goals. Read the list: loom.ly/qVA3Kok

50% Faster Data Recovery: Stokomani Futureproofs IT with Huawei OceanProtect More here: loom.ly/If5PH4I

ZainTechCEO Andrew Hanna explains how careful evolution, local insight, and a smart M&A playbook are helping governments and enterprises extract real value from transformation. More here: loom.ly/frR-hA4

ZainTECH CEO Andrew Hanna explains how careful evolution, local insight, and a smart M&A playbook are helping governments and enterprises extract real value from transformation. More here: loom.ly/frR-hA4

In Dubai, several venues have already tested crypto payments. For example, Bake N More, a café powered by Mixin Network, became one of the first in the city to accept cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. More here: loom.ly/_2cKW_Q

The Trump Organisation has announced the launch of “Trump Mobile,” a new mobile phone service bundled with a gold-coloured handset. More here: loom.ly/NXfKEYs

"Customers also value cost-effective solutions that offer a clear return on investment while integrating seamlessly with existing systems," said Renjan George, Managing Director, DVCOM TECHNOLOGY. loom.ly/hJfoWms

Abhijit Niyogi, Business Unit Head for Retail UK and EMEA at TCS, says the future of retail in the region is being redefined by “hyper-personalised journeys, immersive retail hubs, sustainability leadership, and resilience & localisation.” More here: loom.ly/x67W62A

Aramex launched an AI-generated campaign to educate customers on identifying scams. More here: loom.ly/2uCe0XY

“The robot is here.” That’s the usual shout from kids in Dubai’s Sobha Hartland when they spot a small delivery robot making its way down the street. Learn more here: loom.ly/FsRLPHk