Our Scans · United Arab Emirates (UAE) · Weekly Summary

• [New] The UAE's AI strategy is articulated through its National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which outlines plans to embed AI across public administration, economic development, and future skills training. investing.com
• [New] As for the UAE, there is active mapping of urban aerial corridors including vertiport network within Abu Dhabi and Dubai which is expected to be augmented by mid-2025. Aerospace Innovations
• [New] The German leisure carrier will launch a new daily service between Stuttgart and Dubai and add a second daily flight between Berlin and Dubai. Aviation Week Network
• [New] Traffic management - AI systems manage signals and predict jams in real time, helping to improve traffic flow in megacities like Riyadh and Dubai. Suffescom Solutions Inc.
• [New] The United States and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to start negotiations for a potential bilateral trade agreement that could ease tariffs on the Gulf state's steel and aluminium industry. FDD
• [New] For construction tech, as mentioned, Dubai's 3D Printing Strategy targets having a quarter of new buildings 3D-printed by 2030 - an ambitious goal aimed at cutting construction time and costs by as much as 70-90%. BD&C - Business Development & Consulting
• [New] The UAE's Dubai is a leader in drone delivery services and drone-based urban air transport, with initiatives such as the Dubai Drone Program, which aims to develop an autonomous transport network by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In 2025, the UAE is actively advancing its Net Zero by 2050 Strategy, expanding solar and nuclear energy projects, implementing green building regulations, and enforcing a nationwide ban on single-use plastics. Expert Bridge Real Estate - Dubai
• [New] With the newly infused capital, Flipspaces plans to accelerate its international expansion, focusing on its core markets in India, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates regions that are increasingly embracing digital transformation in real estate and workspace development. Blaksolvent
• [New] National strategies such as Saudi Vision 2030, the UAE's Digital Economy Strategy, and Qatar's Smart Nation framework are setting bold targets for a connected, intelligent future. Khaleej Times
• [New] Medical conferences in Dubai offer exceptional opportunities for continuing medical education and professional growth. Allocation Assist
• [New] From setting standards to exporting services, Dubai will lead as both a healthcare hub and a thought leader. Economy Middle East
• Out of the six GCC member countries, two countries - the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia - are signatories of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project, a multi-modal connectivity project with the potential to become a 'new economic pathway of globalization'. ORF Middle East
• The United Arab Emirates will be using AI to help draft its laws. O'Reilly Media
• Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates will each receive more than half the increase in production. AtCoMedia. Inc
• Sustainability is not a new conundrum, but it has become more urgent in recent years, particularly as Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan aims to create a more sustainable, resilient, and people-centric city while strengthening its position as a global hub for business and innovation. Construction Business News Middle East
• The UAE has a unique opportunity to set a global standard for workplace inclusivity. Gulf Business
• As part of the initial phase, select Emirates Post branches in Dubai will begin offering Aramex's domestic and international express services, including the shipment of what are considered Dangerous Goods such as perfumes to select regional markets. iHeartEmirates
• Abu Dhabi is on track to operate a fully AI-driven government by 2027, setting a global standard for digital governance. UAEThrive.com
• As the UAE moves forward with its Net Zero 2050 goals, companies are expected to align their operations with green practices. TechBullion
• REGENT's proof-of-concept trial aligns with ADNOC Group's broader Net Zero by 2045 ambition and supports the UAE's strategic objectives to foster innovation, sustainability and national industrial growth. Economy Middle East
• Other Arab countries, such as the United Arab Emirates with its AI Strategy 2031 and Saudi Arabia under its Vision 2030 initiative, have made significant progress in adopting AI across various sectors, including education. BioMed Central

Last updated: 13 June 2025