California-headquartered Grand View Research projects record regional growth as governments and corporates double down on AI adoption
DUBAI, Oct 27— The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is forecast to hit Dh170 billion (USD 46.33 billion) by 2030, according to new data from Grand View Research (GVR)in a study that underscores the country’s accelerating dominance in the region’s USD 166 billion (Dh610 billion) AI boom.
Leading global enterprises are already using Xponential to drive real business impact
Enables leaders to deploy AI with speed, quality, and scale
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 29, 2025 – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has announced Xponential, a next-generation AI orchestration blueprint. Already a proven framework utilized by leading global enterprises, Xponential simplifies the complexity that often stalls large-scale AI adoption. The architecture seamlessly integrates people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable results, accelerate modernization, and helps enable businesses to operationalize AI securely and responsibly.
“Business leaders are eager to capture the promise of AI, but too often they get stuck in pilots or struggle to scale,” said Raul Fernandez, President and CEO of DXC. “DXC is uniquely positioned to help, with deep industry expertise, proven AI capabilities, and a track record of transforming complex operations. Xponential provides a blueprint that combines human expertise with AI, embeds governance and security from day one, and continuously evolves as AI matures — helping enterprises move from vision to value with speed and confidence.”
MetaDefender Drive™ with Smart Touch empowers security teams to scan servers, desktops and laptops for threats and malware anywhere with zero network impact.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Oct. 28, 2025 – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection, has launched MetaDefender Drive™ with Smart Touch, a portable cybersecurity device designed for malware and compliance scanning of transient cyber assets regardless of network connectivity. It works across servers, desktops, and laptops before they enter secure environments The device empowers security teams to prevent cyberattacks, which can severely impact operations, including downtime from inbound and transient assets.
The Middle East is not a passive consumer but an active architect of the AI future. The UAE is investing heavily in IT infrastructure and rolling out AI education across schools. These efforts are laying the groundwork for everyday AI, technologies that understand local languages, respect cultural nuances, and integrate seamlessly into daily life. Among the clearest examples are AI assistants, which have evolved into trusted companions that help people manage work, learning, and daily routines with increasing fluency.
Rami Abu Arja, Senior Innovation Marketing Manager at Yasmina, Yango Group, explores five trends shaping the adoption of AI assistants and what they reveal about the region’s progress toward a more connected future.
Event held in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT)
Kuwait City, Kuwait: The 4th edition of the Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference is set to take place on 17–18 November 2025 at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel, in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT). The event will bring together leaders from government, industry, and technology sectors to accelerate Kuwait’s digital agenda and support the goals of Vision 2035.
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