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The Emirates Intelligencer

An Independent Daily Bulletin on Artificial-Intelligence Investment, Adoption and Deployment. Published by otonomi.co

Vol. I., No. 33 Saturday, August 1, 2026 From the Archive
Development Capital

UAE Pledges $1 Billion to Extend AI Infrastructure Across Africa

The initiative puts sovereign-backed UAE capital behind digital infrastructure abroad, reinforcing artificial intelligence as a pillar of the country's development and investment diplomacy.

By The Otonomi Investment Desk

The UAE launched a $1 billion AI for Development initiative to advance digital infrastructure across Africa, according to WAM. The state news agency reported the announcement on 23 July 2026, positioning the programme around artificial intelligence and development infrastructure.

The commitment gives enterprise technology providers, infrastructure partners and advisory firms a government-backed route into AI deployment linked to emerging-market digital capacity. For the UAE, the programme extends the country's artificial intelligence agenda beyond domestic adoption into an international development platform.

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Life Sciences

Abu Dhabi Health Mission Produces 22 AI and Genomics Partnerships

The Department of Health, Abu Dhabi said its fifth strategic mission to the United States produced 22 strategic partnerships and agreements across genomics, artificial intelligence, advanced therapeutics, biotechnology and precision medicine. The mission spanned San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles, with more than 40 senior representatives from 16 government, healthcare, research and industry organisations taking part in more than 30 strategic meetings and engagements and 15 site visits.

The agreements included collaborations with Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis and Eli Lilly to expand AI-enabled genomics capabilities, an M42 partnership between Abu Dhabi Biobank and BioTwin to expand Virtual Human Twin technology in the UAE, and the launch by Masdar City, M42 and Attentive Science of Biosphere Labs for biotechnology research, innovation and commercialisation. Abu Dhabi Investment Office's HELM Cluster was cited as a key enabler linking research, investment, commercialisation and healthcare implementation.

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Government Talent

Dubai Trains Talent Chiefs for Public-Sector Work in the AI Era

Dubai Government Human Resources Department launched the Government Chief Talent Officer Program to prepare government talent leaders for workforce transformation in the age of artificial intelligence, Dubai Government Media Office said. The first cohort includes 30 participants from 21 government entities.

The eight-month executive programme includes more than 150 learning hours, applied projects, executive coaching, innovation workshops, a government hackathon, an international learning journey and more than 20 local and international speakers and specialists. DGHR said participants will use AI to strengthen human capital decision-making, skills-based strategies and future operating models across government entities.

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Further Dispatches
Startup Tools

Dtec and JetBrains Open AI Developer Tools to Dubai Startups

Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, an initiative of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, partnered with JetBrains to provide startups in the Dtec community with access to advanced developer tools and support for AI adoption, Zawya reported. The agreement was signed during Dtec's Agentic AI Innovators Forum in Dubai.

Eligible startups will receive up to 10 commercial subscriptions to JetBrains' intelligent tools free for six months, followed by a 50 percent discount for up to five years on key solutions including advanced AI packages. JetBrains will also host specialised sessions and hands-on workshops on developer best practices, AI adoption and emerging software development trends.

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Policy AI

Abu Dhabi Launches AI-Powered Programme for Policy Leaders

The Department of Government Enablement, Abu Dhabi launched an AI-powered Policy Development Programme for executive directors and equivalent senior leaders involved in policy design, implementation and oversight, Abu Dhabi Media Office said. The department is delivering the programme with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Participants will work on policy challenges, policy tools, implementation bottlenecks, stakeholder engagement and international best practices. The programme includes an intensive module in Singapore covering impact assessment, behavioural insights, policy communication, monitoring and evaluation, Smart Nation Singapore and the application of artificial intelligence in government transformation.

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