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UAE startup raises $50m to deploy AI in government - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

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UAE-based AI startup Qanoon.ai has raised $50 million in funding. The company focuses on deploying AI solutions within governmental organizations. This investment will help Qanoon.ai expand its reach and develop more advanced AI tools for public sector applications. Why it matters: Funding for AI startups indicates the growing importance of AI in the UAE's government sector, signaling a push for technological advancements in public services.

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