GCC AI Jobs ·
Bitget published a guide to AI jobs and careers in Dubai for 2026, outlining roles like AI developer, data scientist, and machine learning engineer. The guide provides salary ranges and required skills for each position. It also highlights the growth of AI in Dubai and the increasing demand for AI professionals. Why it matters: This reflects Dubai's ambition to become a hub for AI and attract global talent in the field.
G42 ·
G42 has announced it is recruiting AI agents for enterprise roles within the organization. The application process is open to AI agents capable of operating within approved infrastructure and delivering measurable enterprise value. Agents will undergo a structured evaluation process, including technical validation, performance testing, and user-experience assessment. Why it matters: This initiative signals a move towards integrating AI agents into the workforce in a structured and accountable manner, potentially reshaping enterprise workforce design in the region.
MBZUAI ·
MBZUAI President Eric Xing participated in a panel at GITEX/AI-Everything on the future of AI, ethical guidelines, and AI's impact on society. The panel also included MIT Professor Daniela Rus and IBM's Dr. Seth Dobrin, discussing topics such as AI singularity and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Panelists agreed that AI-powered applications will bring significant rewards to countries, companies, and individuals. Why it matters: The discussion highlights the UAE's focus on AI ethics and its potential to drive social and economic growth in the region.
MBZUAI ·
Citadel Securities CEO Dr. Peng Zhao will lecture on AI, Machine Learning, and the Economy at the MBZUAI Executive Program. Zhao, who holds a Ph.D. in statistics from UC Berkeley, became CEO of Citadel in 2017. The MBZUAI Executive Program aims to support the UAE's mission to become a world leader in AI through education and capacity building. Why it matters: The lecture highlights the UAE's commitment to attracting global expertise in AI and integrating it into its leadership development initiatives.
TII ·
Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched the UAE's first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) software library, developed by the Cryptography Research Center (CRC). The library, written in C, supports various computer architectures and operating systems and has been integrated into secure communication products. It includes algorithms designed to protect against attacks by quantum computers, which threaten classic cryptographic methods. Why it matters: This launch positions the UAE among nations with advanced digital security capabilities, enhancing data confidentiality and security in the face of emerging quantum computing threats.
MBZUAI ·
Xi Chen from NYU Stern gave a talk at MBZUAI on digital privacy in personalized pricing using differential privacy. The talk also covered research in Web3 and decentralized finance, including delta hedging liquidity positions on Uniswap V3. Chen highlighted open problems in decentralized finance during the presentation. Why it matters: The talk suggests MBZUAI's interest in exploring the intersection of AI, privacy, and blockchain technologies, reflecting growing trends in data protection and decentralized systems.