This week’s top stories — 24-30 May
UAE launches post-quantum cybersecurity; Researchers propose 6G framework
This was the week that the UAE launched a national post-quantum cybersecurity platform to help protect critical infrastructure from future quantum threats.
In other news, Abu Dhabi-based researchers proposed a new 6G framework built around self-reasoning networks; RedCloud launched a $30 million Saudi joint venture to target the FMCG AI market; and MBRIF backed UAE GovTech AI startup 01Gov with an AED 1.5 million guarantee.
Here are this week’s biggest AI news stories!
Monday, May 25th
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🔥 Egypt backs high-tech sector with export funds
Seven-year state funding plan targets semiconductor growth via new incentives
🔥 UAE builds national quantum defence layer
New solution maps cryptographic assets across critical national infrastructure
🔥 Manipal Academy opens AI lab to close theory-to-practice gap
Student-built demos include facial recognition, retail AI and virtual avatars
Tuesday, May 26th
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🔥 MBRIF backs UAE GovTech AI startup with AED 1.5m guarantee
01Gov to scale its agentic AI platform for government clients
🔥 Algerian PM reviews AI strategy status, Dzair portal launch
Dzair digital services platform passes trials ahead of imminent rollout
Wednesday, May 27th
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🔥 6G could mark the beginning of self-reasoning networks
Proposed heterogeneous architecture puts AI reasoning at the heart of 6G networks
Thursday, May 28th
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🔥 RedCloud launches $30m Saudi JV to target FMCG AI market
RedAI specialist agents target distributors, retailers and FMCG brands
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]