Monthly Archives: January 2026

Technologies

Snowflake launches AWS deployment in UAE, building on its $2 billion sales in AWS Marketplace

Dubai, UAE – 23 January 2026 – Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, has announced the general availability of Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Middle East (UAE) Region, enabling customers to unlock deeper data insights powered by AI to drive business innovation. The regional cloud expansion builds on the strong partnership momentum between Snowflake and AWS, with Snowflake doubling its transaction growth in AWS Marketplace YoY to exceed $2 billion in global sales in a calendar year.

The UAE has been one of the countries to most decisively embrace AI as a driver of economic growth, with its National AI Strategy 2031 emphasizing talent development, innovation, and robust digital infrastructure. To support and further the goals of the strategy, there has been a strong demand for secure and governed data environments that enable tangible data and AI adoption across industries. Snowflake’s deployment on the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region, the latest development in a long-term partnership with AWS, addresses this need by bringing customers closer to their data, for reduced latency, enhanced performance and support in meeting data residency requirements.

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Technologies

Yango Group and INSEAD bring public sector AI execution into focus at Machines Can Think 2026

23 January 2026, Abu Dhabi – Yango Group, in collaboration with INSEAD and Polynome, will host an invitation-only executive workshop at Machines Can Think 2026, the UAE’s premier AI summit, focused on how AI is being implemented in practice across the UAE’s public and semi-government sectors. The workshop will take place on January 26 in Abu Dhabi at Park Hyatt Saadiyat, from 11:20 AM to 1:00 PM.

AI is becoming central to how governments and organisations operate in the UAE, driven by strong national ambition and large-scale investment. Through the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy, the country is working toward the goals of Centennial 2071 by leading AI investment across sectors and creating high-value markets that support long-term economic growth.

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Real Estate

London Property Show 2026 Attracts Dubai Developers with Global Investments in UAE Residential Market on the Upswing

  • Buyers from the UK leads global investors in residential property uptake in Dubai; France, Germany and Russia in the top 10 slot
  • Show to be held at ADNEC-owned Excel London during April 17-18, 2026

Dubai, UAE – January 23 2026: The London Property Show 2026, the UK’s largest and longest-running residential property exhibition, bringing together the global property industry under one roof, is attracting increased participation from the UAE developers on the back of global buyers, particularly from Europe, emerging as one of the cornerstone investors in Dubai’s residential market.

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Business & Investments

Gold Rate all set to Surpass $5,000 an Ounce Mark, Underscoring Its Timeless Investment Value

Gold is all set to surpass the significant milestone of $5,000 per ounce, underscoring its reputation as a reliably appreciating tangible store of value. Its momentum highlights a familiar reality: across centuries, market cycles, and global shifts, gold has consistently safeguarded and expanded wealth.

Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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Business & Investments

Brazil and UAE Private Sectors Move to Strengthen Food Security Ties Amid Trade Shifts

DUBAI – As global trade patterns shift and tariff pressures mount, the private sectors of Brazil and the United Arab Emirates are moving to deepen ties in food security and agribusiness. During Gulfood 2026, LIDE Emirates will host a strategic roundtable bringing together business leaders, investors and authorities from multiple countries to explore concrete opportunities in the sector.

The event will put Roberto Perosa, president of ABIEC (Brazilian Association of Beef Exporters), center stage alongside LIDE Emirates members representing diverse sectors and nations. The timing reflects a broader shift in how companies are rethinking supply chains in response to rising trade barriers and tariffs from major trading partners.

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