AI in Dubai’s public realm: Dubai approved an AI-powered park design challenge and a Reservoir Park collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma, aiming to reshape waterfronts and historic districts with AI-led planning. Verified social media in the UAE: Mawsook launched a platform where creators must complete facial verification and government ID checks to post, comment, message, or go live—“one person, one verified account.” Autonomous drone upgrades: ZenaTech is testing an AI-enabled indoor drone camera system with integrated LED illumination at its Sharjah facility, targeting low-light warehouse, security, and defense inventory use. Energy tech in Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Drilling activated an AI-powered walking island rig (AD-300) three months early, boosting automation and safety for faster, more consistent drilling. Cybersecurity startup push: The UAE Cybersecurity Council, AWS, CrowdStrike and e& completed a government-backed accelerator cohort, selecting 23 startups to support 500+ cybersecurity ventures. Life sciences collaboration: Abu Dhabi’s DoH, M42 and Mammoth Biosciences signed an MoU to advance gene-editing therapies and build clinical research and manufacturing capacity locally. Finance regulation update: DFSA reported 16% growth in DIFC regulated entities in 2025, reaching 1,050 firms.