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UAE Accelerates AI Investment Drive to Build Regional Technology Hub

The United Arab Emirates continues to expand its artificial intelligence ecosystem under the National AI Strategy 2031, attracting major investment into startups and scale-ups including G42, Xpanceo and Northslope. Initiatives such as Dubai’s “Unicorn 30” programme aim to position Abu Dhabi and Dubai as leading regional tech hubs.
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