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Dubai AI Seal Tier S: Yango earns top certification

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Yango Group Receives Tier S Dubai AI Seal Certification

Yango Group received the Dubai AI Seal at Tier S, the program’s highest level. The recognition positions the company among a select group of verified AI leaders. It also signals strong confidence in Yango’s reliability, impact, and readiness to support Dubai’s digital economy.

 Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director at Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director at Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence

The announcement aligns with Dubai’s push to scale trusted AI. As Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director at the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, noted, the seal strengthens the private sector’s AI while opening up meaningful collaboration with the government. That collaboration matters now. Enterprises want solutions they can deploy quickly, safely, and at city scale.

What Tier S means for buyers and partners

Tier S represents the top classification under the Dubai AI Seal. In practice, that level indicates high economic contribution and strong technical maturity. Therefore, buyers can shortlist certified providers faster. Procurement cycles tighten. Risk evaluations gain a common language. Most importantly, projects move from intent to impact with fewer delays.

Yango’s UAE footprint, in brief

Yango has introduced several AI-powered services in the UAE. First, a line of smart speakers runs Yasmina, a culturally aware assistant that supports Arabic and English. Next, a warehouse robotics solution automates repetitive tasks to raise throughput and consistency. Additionally, autonomous delivery robots operate in urban settings and support sustainability goals. Together, these offers show range: consumer convenience at home, efficiency in logistics, and last-mile innovation on the street.

Hyper-local by design

Recently, Yango launched YangoAI, a suite of AI technologies tailored to the GCC. That strategy emphasizes local dialects, regional norms, and sector-specific needs. Consequently, teams can deploy features that feel natural to residents while meeting enterprise requirements. The approach also supports the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, which encourages practical, high-trust use cases that serve people and the economy.

Why this certification matters now

Organizations across the UAE intend to scale AI. Yet leaders still ask the same questions: Is the provider reliable? Can we measure impact? Will the roadmap keep pace with fast-moving standards? The Dubai AI Seal answers those questions with a clear framework. Yango’s Tier S status gives CIOs and policy teams a strong due diligence starting point. As a result, projects face fewer roadblocks and more coordinated governance.

How the seal guides public-private work

The Dubai AI Seal classifies recipients across six tiers. S marks the highest level. The scheme was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is managed by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence. Because the tiers map contribution and readiness, government entities can match partners to project complexity. Therefore, pilot programs find the right scale, and flagship initiatives gain certified capacity from day one.

A statement from Yango

Sergej Loiter, CEO of Search, AI and AdTech at Yango
Sergej Loiter, CEO of Search, AI, and AdTech at Yango

“We are proud to receive the Dubai AI Seal,” said Sergej Loiter, CEO of Search, AI, and AdTech at Yango Group. “The recognition confirms that our technologies meet benchmark standards and deliver real value. It also opens new opportunities with government entities and positions us as a trusted AI leader in the region.”

What customers should expect next?

Enterprises should expect clearer paths from evaluation to rollout. Certification shortens vendor selection, while Yango’s local portfolio supports sector-specific pilots. Meanwhile, residents will see more community-level benefits: better voice experiences at home, safer and cleaner last-mile options, and quieter, smarter logistics behind the scenes. In short, the seal turns policy momentum into daily utility.

The bigger picture

Dubai continues to frame AI as a tool for both growth and service quality. Certifications create the trust to build at speed. Providers earn clearer expectations. Buyers gain sharper choices. Citizens receive tools that respect culture and privacy while improving the rhythm of daily life. With Tier S status, Yango steps into that trust compact with greater responsibility and a broader mandate to deliver.

Bottom line: The Dubai AI Seal Tier S validates Yango’s technical depth and economic contribution. It also anchors future projects in a shared, government-backed standard. That combination—trust plus local execution—helps Dubai scale AI with purpose and pace.

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Zoho Corporation Opens its First Data Centres in UAE

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Zoho Corporation announced the launch of its data centres in UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The data centres form a part of AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions).

“The opening of our data centres is part of our ongoing investment in the UAE, which remains one of the largest markets in the region for both ManageEngine and Zoho brands,” said Shailesh Davey, Co-founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation. “With this move, Zoho Corporation will be enabling businesses store their data locally, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting National Cybersecurity Agenda. Furthermore, 100+ solutions across Zoho and ManageEngine, will enable businesses of all sizes, and government and semi-government organisations adopt cloud technology for digital transformation in nearly every area of operation, and help Dubai become a digital economy line with Dubai Vision 2030.”

The data centres have also received certification from CSP Security Standard Certificate by DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Center). This qualifies Zoho Corporation to serve government and semi-government entities in addition to local businesses. As part of this, the data centres are also compliant with: ISO 27001, ISO 22301,  ISO 27017 and CSA STAR Level 2 Certificate for data centres. In addition, the company’s Dubai office has received ISO 27001 certificate.

Growth Momentum of Zoho

Zoho has grown by 38.7% in 2025 in UAE, and expanded its partner network by 29% in the same period. It has further increased its employee count by 35% last year to serve the needs of its increasing customer base, and expanded into a larger office. The key solutions driving Zoho’s growth are: Customer Experience platform (Zoho CRM, Desk and Zoho CRM Plus), Zoho Books (VAT-compliant and FTA-approved accounting software), Creator (low-code app development platform), Zoho Workplace (communication and collaboration platform), and Zoho One (all-in-one suite of 55+ products).

In the past five years, Zoho has invested AED 80 million on enabling over 7000 businesses in their digital transformation journey through various partnerships such as those with DET and Dubai Culture. In the past few years, Zoho has seen a steady upmarket growth in the country, 48% in 2025, led by its strong platform capabilities that allow enterprises achieve faster time to value and lowers their total cost of ownership. 

Growth Momentum of ManageEngine

ManageEngine has grown by 20% in 2025 in the UAE, led by its continued focus on the enterprise sector. The brand has strengthened its local presence, including through the partner network, to support the increasing adoption of its solutions across both private and government organizations. The key solutions driving the growth are: Endpoint Central (unified endpoint management), ServiceDesk Plus (unified service management) and Site24x7 (cloud-based observability platform).

In the recent years, growth in the UAE for ManageEngine has been particularly strong in BFSI, government and public sector, and manufacturing, fuelled by cloud adoption, which is growing at nearly 35% in the region for the brand’s cloud solutions. This trend reflects a broader shift toward cloud-first strategies, as organizations prioritise scalability, agility, and faster innovation.

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MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS EXPANDS AI-POWERED SECURITY PLATFORM TO SOLVE COMPLEX SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES

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wo workers in blue safety uniforms with reflective stripes standing near industrial machinery and large piping, with an on-screen alert indicating “Safety Non-compliance: a person standing close to the machine

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) will showcase how its latest advancements in AI are helping critical enterprises and security providers maintain safety and awareness across vast operations, moving from reactive incident detection to proactive response, at Intersec, taking place from January 12 to 14.

Avigilon Visual Alerts uses intuitive conversational interfaces to significantly expand the catalogue of visual events that can be detected across large volumes of camera feeds. Security teams can easily create custom alerts unique to their site, such as “unauthorized vehicle near shut-off valve” or “blocked fire exit.” Visual Alerts scans the camera network for these scenarios to notify operational and security staff to triage and quickly respond. By bringing these generative AI capabilities directly on-premise without requiring cloud connectivity, the company is transforming video security from an intrusion and security focused tool into a site-specific operational engine, enabling critical industries to identify a vast array of safety, compliance, and logistical risks that extend far beyond traditional security threats.

“The power of our AI-enabled video and access control solutions isn’t just its ability to process data, but its capacity to give security teams more of their most precious resource – time,” said Jehan Wickramasuriya, senior vice president, Security & Resilience Software, Motorola Solutions. “We are unlocking the full potential of video by dramatically increasing the breadth of what we can detect. Whether upholding compliance in a refinery or keeping patients safe in a hospital, we’re enabling our customers to tailor their detection systems to the specific, nuanced reality of their daily operations.”

Visual Alerts supports sectors that are vital to the Middle East’s economy, including oil and gas, fueled by soaring output and extensive reserves, and healthcare, spurred by major government investments. The solution provides real-time, AI-powered detections to enhance safety, security and compliance, from alerting workers to hazards, to quickly identifying patient falls and constantly monitoring restricted zones.

“As a 300-bed hospital that occupies almost 30,000 square meters of land, we have large numbers of people and expansive physical resources to protect,” said Abdulrub Alsadeek, IT Director, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center (HMG) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. “During an incident, our AI-powered Avigilon security platform becomes a powerful tool to help our security teams reconcile data, understand different events across our vast operations and take immediate action based on relevant, verified information.”

Other highlights from Motorola Solutions at Intersec Dubai complement Visual Alerts, including long-range cameras that provide highly accurate detection capabilities in extreme environments and operational resilience software that helps enterprises anticipate, prepare for and more efficiently respond to events.

“For the critical industries we serve, our AI technologies are proven to enhance security, safety, and operational efficiency without adding complexity for staff,” said Pedro Simoes, corporate vice president, Video Security & Access Control, Motorola Solutions. “By surfacing essential data facilitated by privacy-aware AI analysis on-premises, we help users focus on critical events and make informed decisions to protect people, property and places.”

Attendees can experience Motorola Solutions’ safety and security ecosystem, including AI-powered on-premise and cloud-connected video and access control offerings at Sheikh Saeed Hall – stand SA-C11 at Intersec Dubai.

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PNY ANNOUNCES NEW DUAL-SLOT SLIM MODELS FOR NVIDIA® GEFORCE RTX™ 50 SERIES

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PNY GeForce RTX 50 Series Slim dual-slot graphics cards displayed in three models: RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, featuring dual-fan cooling design with slim form factor, shown on a gradient background with PNY and NVIDIA GeForce RTX logos

PNY® announced today the launch of three new GeForce RTX 50 Series Slim Models, engineered to deliver the full power of NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture in an ultra-compact, dual-slot design. Available in RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 configurations, these cards combine cutting-edge performance with space-saving innovation that’s ideal for compact PC builds.

Slim Design, Big Performance

PNY’s new slim GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards feature an innovative lightweight, dual-fan, dual-slotdesign, making them among the most compact enthusiast cards currently in market, alongside NVIDIA Founders Edition. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Built on NVIDIA’s reference design and enhanced with PNY’s superior thermal solutions, these graphics cards pack the full power of GeForce RTX 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070 GPU models into a much smaller footprint. Perfect for mATX motherboard configurations – these cards are the ideal choice for creators, gamers, and AI-PC enthusiasts who demand high-end performance in limited-space environments.

New slim designs will be available in RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 GPU models.

Masterfully Crafted Cooling

With an overhauled thermal design using two large 120mm fans, a massive vapor chamber and an aluminum backplate, PNY’s new Slim graphics cards deliver superior cooling capabilities and enhanced acoustic performance via ultra-quiet fan operation. Users can further customize their experience using PNY’s VelocityX™ Software to optimize their graphics card’s clock tuning, change fan settings, monitor performance, and more.

Exceptional Gameplay Experience

The new slim models deliver an exceptional gameplay experience and realism, thanks to the incredible processing power of NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. Gamers can expect improved performance and stability in the most graphically stunning AAA games, enjoying a seamless combination of ultra-fast memory and performance. These dual-slot, dual-fan graphics cards by PNY raise the bar for visual graphics, establishing a new standard for a next-level gameplay experience in compact builds.

Rise of AI

NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs are engineered for the AI era, equipped with specialized AI Tensor Cores that provide advanced performance and transformative capabilities for AI in gaming, creative applications, productivity, and more. With RTX, users can unleash the full potential of AI on Windows PCs today and in the future.

PNY GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB Slim Dual-Fan 2-Slot Graphics Card

  • 16GB GDDR7 (256-bit)
  • 120mm Dual-Fan, 2-Slot
  • 11.8” x 5.9” x 1.6” (300 x 150 x 40mm)
  • Core Clock: 2295 MHz / Boost Clock: 2617 MHz (2730 MHz on OC Model)
  • PCI Express 5.0
  • (x3) DisplayPort and (x1) HDMI

PNY GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti 16GB Slim Dual-Fan 2-Slot Graphics Card

  • 16GB GDDR7 (256-bit)
  • 120mm Dual-Fan, 2-Slot
  • 11.4” x 5.9” x 1.6” (290 x 150 x 40mm)
  • Core Clock: 2295 MHz / Boost Clock: 2452 MHz (2572 MHz on OC Model)
  • PCI Express 5.0
  • (x3) DisplayPort and (x1) HDMI

PNY GeForce RTX™ 5070 12GB Slim Dual-Fan 2-Slot Graphics Card

  • 12GB GDDR7 (192-bit)
  • 100mm Dual-Fan, 2-Slot    
  • SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card    
  • 11.4” x 5.0” x 1.6” (290 x 128 x 40mm)
  • Core Clock: 2325 MHz / Boost Clock: 2512 MHz (2587 MHz on OC Model)
  • PCI Express 5.0
  • (x3) DisplayPort and (x1) HDMI

Product Availability

The GeForce RTX 50 Series Slim Models will be offered in both standard and overclocked versions, with expected availability at Amazon and PNY channel in February 2026.

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