🔴 14:42 — JUST IN
Dubai unveils city-wide autonomous transport plan
Officials just announced an AI-powered mobility grid aiming to cut congestion by 40% across the emirate by 2028. More to follow.
14:10
Middle East's largest AI hub officially opens
The research center will train 10,000 engineers and partner with global universities, executives said on stage.
13:35
Flying-taxi startup confirms 2026 commercial launch
Live passenger flights will begin next year, with vertiports planned across four districts.
12:50
Digital dirham demo draws a crowd
The central bank showed a live retail payment using the CBDC — settlement in under two seconds.
12:05
Record 6,000+ exhibitors on day one
Organisers confirm the largest edition yet, with delegations from 180 countries.
11:20
Doors open at GITEX Global 2026
The Dubai World Trade Centre is buzzing as the five-day event kicks off. Our team is on the ground.