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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. 39 Saturday, August 8, 2026 From the Archive
Health Intelligence

Abu Dhabi Health Regulator Begins AI Sleep Apnoea Study With Eight Sleep

The 12-week clinical study gives Abu Dhabi another route to turn population health data and consumer devices into preventive care infrastructure.

By The Otonomi Investment Desk

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Eight Sleep have agreed to study how AI-powered sleep technology could help manage sleep apnoea, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. The partnership will begin with a first-of-its-kind clinical study in Abu Dhabi connecting real-world data from Eight Sleep's technology with the emirate's population health data.

The 12-week study will focus on sleep apnoea and examine how smart bed technology, including real-time adjustments to body position, may improve management of the condition. Eight Sleep's technology will capture continuous sleep and physiological signals including heart rate, breathing rate, movement, snoring and positional data, with researchers analysing those signals alongside relevant clinical, genomic and lifestyle data in Abu Dhabi's intelligent health system.

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City will conduct the study with governance and data protection protocols. DoH Undersecretary Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi said the collaboration would help generate real-world evidence from consumer sleep technology and integrate it with Abu Dhabi's health intelligence infrastructure to inform personalised care pathways.

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Sovereign Compute

Mubadala Weighs $6.3 Billion Backing for Japan AI Data Centre

The United Arab Emirates is considering an investment of as much as 1 trillion yen, or about $6.3 billion, in a 500-megawatt AI data centre project in Akita Prefecture, Tech in Asia reported, citing Bloomberg. Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company would lead the investment, with other foreign and domestic investors also potentially involved.

Total investment tied to the project, including suppliers and companies setting up nearby operations, could reach 2 trillion yen, or about $12.7 billion. Tech in Asia said the project could become Japan's largest data centre after completion and would fit Mubadala's wider digital infrastructure strategy, which includes investments in hyperscale and AI-focused data centre operators.

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Enterprise AI

UAE-Founded Shaffra Opens Azerbaijan Hub for Autonomous AI Teams

Shaffra, the GCC-born enterprise AI workforce platform, has expanded beyond the GCC for the first time by opening a regional headquarters in Azerbaijan, Wamda reported. Founded in the UAE in 2023 by Alharith Alatawi, Marc Wehbi and Alfred Manasseh, the company provides an Enterprise AI Workforce Platform that enables organisations to deploy Autonomous AI Teams.

Shaffra said its first offerings in the new market include AI Call Center, AI Sales Center and AI Project Manager solutions. The company said it has helped enterprises and governments save well over 2 million work hours per month in 2025 and has raised more than $10 million from backers including stc, Omantel and global technology investors.

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Further Dispatches
Digital Trade

Abu Dhabi Customs Reports 12 Percent Rise in Digital Transactions

The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 12 percent increase in customs transactions conducted through digital platforms during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. Customs clearance transactions accounted for 32 percent of the total, up 3.9 percent.

Pre-arrival clearance transactions reached 89 percent, up 7 percent from the first half of 2025, while proactive transactions increased 13.3 percent and transactions completed through direct integration rose 23.5 percent. Abu Dhabi Customs also reported customer satisfaction of 95.6 percent for services provided through TAMM, the emirate's unified government services platform.

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Healthtech Capital

Longevium Raises $7 Million for AI Longevity Lab at Dubai Science Park

Dubai-based longevity healthcare company Longevium raised $7 million in its first funding round and began construction of an AI-powered Longevity Research Laboratory at Dubai Science Park, Wamda reported. The facility is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will operate as a research and development centre rather than a clinical facility.

The laboratory will combine artificial intelligence, biomedical research and clinical expertise to develop technologies for predicting health risks, measuring biological ageing and extending healthy lifespans. Research areas include AI-powered digital twins, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, advanced cell therapies, robotic diagnostics, smart medical devices and noble gas therapies.

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