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Welcome to the Friday Edition of AI for GCC đ
This weekâs issue brings something exciting for our readers. OpenAI is offering its GPT Go plan FREE for one year, and Indian expats in the Gulf region can also activate it easily using a VPN. In this edition, we explain how to claim it and explore the Gulfâs latest steps in artificial intelligence, from ethical tech leadership to Arabic AI for education. Each story shows how the region is building a smarter and more connected digital future.
Stay with us till the end and discover tools and insights that can make your weekend and your work more intellige
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OpenAI is offering its GPT GO plan FREE for one year to users in India who sign up during a limited promotion that began on November 4. The plan adds more usage, image creation, and file upload features. Indian expats in the UAE can also activate the offer by signing up with a VPN set to India and claim the free 12 month access.
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The UAE has secured the top global position for artificial intelligence adoption in the workplace, with nearly 60 percent of its workforce using AI tools daily, according to Microsoftâs AI for Good Lab report. The achievement reflects a decade of national efforts under the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, focusing on legislation, cloud infrastructure, education, and talent development. The report highlights the UAEâs leadership in building a comprehensive AI ecosystem that accelerates innovation across key sectors including government, finance, energy, healthcare, and education.
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Saudi Arabia, through its National Center for e-Learning, hosted the 24th meeting of GCC e-Learning Officials to advance cooperation in digital education and artificial intelligence. The meeting gathered education leaders and experts from across the Gulf to discuss AI governance, digital transformation, and future learning environments. Key outcomes included recommendations to adopt Saudi Arabiaâs proposed AI framework and the development of a unified Arabic language model to support e-learning and higher education across the GCC.
Thank you for reading this weekâs edition of AI for GCC. Every story we share is part of a larger vision to keep you informed, inspired, and ready for the opportunities shaping the Gulfâs digital future. In the coming weeks we will bring more updates, free tools, and learning opportunities for our subscribers.
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