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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. 38 Thursday, August 6, 2026 From the Archive
Government AI

Ajman Begins Executive Phase of 100-Initiative AI Programme

The emirate is turning agentic AI from pilot activity into an operating model for government services, business licensing and cross-entity coordination.

By The Otonomi Investment Desk

Ajman has launched the executive phase of its Artificial Intelligence Program, beginning institutional implementation across government entities, Economy Middle East reported. Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Member of the Executive Council and Leader of the programme, said the phase follows the completion of the Enablement and Governance Committee, the organisation of the Executive Team, executive orders setting timelines and an inventory of existing AI use cases across government entities.

The programme aims to launch 100 initiatives aligned with the eight pillars of Ajman Vision 2030, standardise AI practices across government entities, strengthen knowledge sharing and promote responsible use of artificial intelligence. The executive phase starts with activating governance committees, naming coordinators inside government entities, conducting a comprehensive inventory of current AI use cases and preparing a unified operational framework.

Ajman also completed the UAE's first government transaction to renew a trade licence using Agentic AI through a proactive headless government service model. The first phase focuses on trade licence renewal through the Department of Economic Development in Ajman, with customers notified before expiry and directed to an intelligent assistant in the AjmanOne government app.

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Digital Cities

Dubai Ranks Second in Global Intelligent Cities Index

Dubai ranked second globally in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index published by Boston Consulting Group, which evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries, Economy Middle East reported. The emirate ranked first globally in adoption of AI technologies and smart city solutions, the strongest of the index's five domains.

Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said the ranking reflected an integrated digital ecosystem built on data, shared infrastructure and collaboration across government entities and economy sectors. Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Future Foundation, said Dubai's ecosystem combines innovation, research and development, agile regulation and strategic partnerships to accelerate AI adoption across all sectors.

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Startup Capital

Hub71 Draws 2,453 Applications for 27-Company Abu Dhabi Cohort

Hub71 selected 27 startups for Cohort 18 of its Access Programme after receiving a record 2,453 applications from 112 countries, the Abu Dhabi technology ecosystem said. The selected companies have raised nearly $230 million in total funding, an average of $8.5 million each, and the cohort represents a 1.1 percent acceptance rate.

All 27 startups are headquartered outside the UAE and are undergoing licensing and establishment of operations in Abu Dhabi. Hub71 said the 12-month programme offers up to AED 250,000 in in-kind incentives and AED 250,000 in cash through a SAFE note, with mentorship, investor introductions, regulatory support and access to corporate and government partners.

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Further Dispatches
Frontier Capital

IHC Expands Exposure to OpenAI, Anthropic and Cerebras in Q2 Update

Abu Dhabi's IHC said its second-quarter strategic update included continued expansion into technologies shaping long-term economic transformation, Economy Middle East reported. The group said it increased exposure to firms including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and Cerebras, describing artificial intelligence, advanced computing and frontier technologies as primary drivers of future value creation.

The update also said IHC acquired a significant stake in Alpha Wave Global, an independent investment firm managing more than $35 billion in assets, progressed a $1 billion investment in Sammaan Capital in India and launched the first AED 1.8 billion tranche of an AED 5 billion share buyback programme. Alpha Dhabi, part of the portfolio, entered a collaboration with TA'ZIZ to explore approximately AED 36.7 billion in chemicals production investments.

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Startup Programmes

Dubai CommerCity Sets August Call for Digital Commerce Incubator

Dubai CommerCity partnered with NQuBator to launch a digital commerce startup incubation programme, Zawya reported. The programme will open a global call for applications on 10 August 2026 to identify high-potential startups for an inaugural cohort focused on opportunities and challenges in the digital commerce sector.

Selected startups are expected to join a structured incubation programme starting in October 2026, receiving tailored mentorship, expert advisory services, capability-building programmes and access to industry networks. Dubai CommerCity will also facilitate pilot opportunities with corporate partners, Demo Days and investor engagement events.

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