As the UAE’s digital ambitions accelerate, this edition of The Technology Express offers a front-row seat to the transformative currents shaping the region’s technology and innovation landscape. Our cover story features an exclusive interview with Dr. Mahmoud AlBurai, Director of Real Estate Policies and Innovation at Dubai Land Department, who provides an inside look at the $16 billion tokenisation initiative set to redefine Dubai’s real estate market by 2033. His perspective grounds this issue’s exploration of how regulatory foresight, technology adoption, and cross-sector collaboration are converging to build new economic foundations.
This month’s features span the spectrum of digital progress. We examine the Middle East’s $2.9 billion gaming market and the rise of eSports as a force for both technological and cultural change. Our reporting delves into the UAE’s smart stadium revolution, the world’s first AI cabinet member, and Dubai’s $1.4 billion blockchain leap in government efficiency. We also unpack Abu Dhabi’s vision for seamless, ‘invisible’ customs, the nation’s AI-powered economic diversification, and the cybersecurity strategies underpinning the UAE’s digital future.
Across these pages, readers will find deep dives into the region’s most valuable startup ecosystems, the scale and promise of the UAE’s clean energy investments, and the technological roadmap for 6G connectivity. We also decode the evolving landscape of digital currencies and CBDC strategy, offering actionable insights for decision-makers navigating the digital economy.
Complementing our feature stories, this edition spotlights emerging apps, the latest in consumer tech launches, and the entrepreneurs and visionaries propelling the UAE’s innovation agenda.