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FireCompass Launches UAE Sovereign Instance for Autonomous Security Testing
FireCompass has released a locally hosted UAE instance of its agentic AI penetration testing platform to meet regional data residency requirements.
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Chery Auto to Showcase FREELANDER 8 at International User Summit
Chery Auto will showcase the new FREELANDER 8 hybrid SUV at its international summit in China following its initial regional debut in the UAE.

Robo.ai Subsidiary Plans ALIF Composites Facility With 10 Million Square Meter Target
Robo.ai subsidiary ALIF Holding announced plans to launch a manufacturing unit in Umm Al Quwain targeting 10 million square meters of composites by 2027.

World Bank AI Report: Automation to Boost Productivity for 20% of Regional Jobs
A World Bank study finds AI could raise productivity for up to 20% of regional jobs, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading digital infrastructure.

Checkout.com Integrates Jaywan into UAE Acquiring Platform
Checkout.com has integrated the UAE domestic card scheme Jaywan into its merchant acquiring platform, enabling automated local routing.

Citi Expands Token Services for Institutional Clients to UAE and Japan
Citi has expanded its tokenized deposit and liquidity service into the UAE and Japan, enabling 24/7 institutional cross-border multi-currency transactions.

UAE Digital Transactions More Than Double as Cyber Attack Rate Drops 45 Percent
UAE digital transaction volumes doubled with 107% annual growth in 2025 while cyber attack rates dropped to 1.2%, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Positive Technologies: 50% of Cyberattacks in the Gulf Targeted UAE and Saudi Arabia in H1 2026
Positive Technologies reports that the UAE and Saudi Arabia faced 50% of Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026, with government bodies representing the top target.

OMODA & JAECOO Reports 150 Percent Global Sales Growth in July 2026
OMODA & JAECOO recorded 69,739 vehicle sales in July 2026, representing a 150% year-on-year increase and marking its seventh consecutive month of triple-digit growth.

Middle East M&A Activity Reaches 272 Deals in H1 2026
Middle East M&A activity reached 272 transactions in H1 2026, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounting for 65% of the total regional deal volume.

OMODA & JAECOO Preview Intelligent Parking Technology in the UAE
OMODA & JAECOO hosted an exclusive preview of its Super Intelligent Valet Parking technology for vehicle owners in Dubai.

Smart Homes in Saudi Arabia and UAE Shift Toward Healthier Living
Smart homes in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are evolving to focus on health-centric technologies and immersive environments, enhancing the overall quality of residential life.

AI Network Traffic in UAE Projected to Triple Within Three Years
A new Cisco study reveals that AI network traffic in the UAE will triple by 2029, pushing 81% of enterprise networks to their capacity limits.

OMODA & JAECOO Showcases VPD Smart Parking Technology for UAE Urban Driving
OMODA & JAECOO has demonstrated its new VPD driverless self-parking technology designed to simplify urban driving and vehicle retrieval in the UAE.

du Launches National Hypercloud Huawei Edition for Chinese Enterprises in UAE
du launches National Hypercloud Huawei Edition, a sovereign cloud platform purpose-built for Chinese enterprises and EV manufacturers expanding into the UAE with local data hosting and regulatory compliance.

Deem Finance and Yusr Launch Strategic Partnership for Embedded Finance and BNPL in UAE
Deem Finance and Yusr partnered to advance embedded finance and BNPL solutions in the UAE, combining regulated infrastructure with fintech innovation in the automotive sector and beyond.

Mashreq Launches Money Insights for Personal Finance Management in UAE
Money Insights Mashreq launches as a financial management tool integrated into the NEO mobile app. The feature tracks spending across 40+ categories and monitors recurring subscriptions for 1.5 million UAE customers.

Yango Yasmina Launches Football Updates Feature for Voice-Activated Sports Tracking
Yango Yasmina introduces voice-activated football updates for UAE users, allowing real-time tracking of local and international matches in Arabic and English across AI-powered smart speakers.

ROX and KEZAD Group Partner to Build Middle East’s First AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi
ROX and KEZAD Group launch partnership to build the Middle East’s first AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi, targeting 300,000 vehicles annually by 2030 and contributing to UAE’s Operation 300Bn initiative.

Spotify Launches Fitness Content in UAE with Peloton Partnership
Spotify introduces guided workout experiences across the UAE with access to 1,400+ Peloton classes for Premium Platinum subscribers and curated fitness playlists for all users.


