This week's top stories — 26 Jul–1 Aug
Falcon H1 tops sovereign AI rankings; TokenAI prepares cybersecurity model
This was the week that Falcon H1 topped a new global sovereign AI index, positioning the region at the forefront of sovereign AI model development.
In other news, TokenAI prepared to release its Horus cybersecurity model, subject to national AI council approval; Konecta opened a $100 million generative AI hub in Cairo and Abu Dhabi announced plans to launch the world’s first AI Judicial Platform.
Here are this week’s biggest AI news stories!
Sunday, July 26th
🔥 UAE ranks top in MENA on QS World Future Skills Index
UAE ranks 17th globally in World Future Skills Index, leads Arab world
Monday, July 27th
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🔥 Qatar University builds needle-free glucose wearable
Device reads heart rate and blood pressure signals, project earns gold medal
Tuesday, July 28th
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🔥 Abu Dhabi to launch world’s first AI Judicial Platform
ADJD begins rollout of AI-powered court system, supports human rulings
Wednesday, July 29th
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🔥 Dubai university launches design and AI degree
CUD opens new Bachelor in Design and AI for 2026–2027 intake
🔥 Konecta opens $100M generative AI hub in Cairo
New Cairo AI facility to grow to 3,000 staff by 2028, to service four continents
Thursday, July 30th
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🔥 Falcon H1 tops new global sovereign AI index
Middle East leads world in sovereign AI models according to Counterpoint research
🔥 Egypt approves two more AI insurance sandbox projects
FRA sandbox reaches seven approvals in first year of operation
Friday, July 31st
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Saturday, August 1st
🔥 TokenAI to release Horus cybersecurity model
New Horus Cyper cybersecurity model awaits national AI council approval