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Welcome to this week’s edition of AI for GCC!
The Gulf continues to take bold steps in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence, from national AI governance to global tech partnerships and free learning opportunities for our community. In this edition, we bring together the most important stories, insights, and opportunities driving the region’s AI transformation.
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Perplexity Opens Its Comet AI Browser to Everyone, For Free
Google Courses and $1,000 AI Scholarship for Gulf Learners
Google Launches Gemini Enterprise to Bring AI to Every Office
UAE Leads Global AI Adoption with 97% of Residents Using It
Oman Expands Ethical AI Governance Framework
GITEX Global 2025 – Dubai’s AI Future Is Here!
The countdown to GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai has begun, the world’s largest AI and technology event where innovators, startups, and global leaders come together to shape the future.
AI for GCC is proud to support this movement by giving over 100 free visitor passes to our community members this year. We received more than 800 requests, and while we could not accommodate everyone due to limited passes from our partners, we truly appreciate your enthusiasm. We are still working to secure additional passes to help more readers experience GITEX firsthand.
Perplexity Opens Its Comet AI Browser to Everyone, For Free
Perplexity AI has made its $200 a month Comet browser free to download worldwide, creating a strong challenge to Google Chrome. Comet blends powerful AI assistance directly into web browsing, helping users summarize pages, manage tasks, and organize information in real time. Unlike traditional browsers, it acts as a personal AI companion designed to make online exploration faster and distraction free. Alongside the free version, Perplexity launched Comet Plus, a $5 monthly plan that offers premium access to journalism from global publishers such as CNN, The Washington Post, and Le Monde. The move reflects Perplexity’s vision for a more intelligent and ad free internet where users and publishers both benefit from AI innovation.
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Get a $1,000 Google AI Scholarship for Gulf Learners
AI for GCC and Google are giving Gulf learners access to premium AI courses, tools, and certifications at no cost. This exclusive scholarship is designed to help professionals and students master prompting, AI safety, and innovation. Apply before spots close.
Google Launches Gemini Enterprise to Bring AI to Every Office
Google has introduced Gemini Enterprise, an all in one AI platform for businesses priced at $30 per user per month. The new service unifies Google’s AI tools, developer platforms, and Workspace integrations into a single secure system, making it easier for companies to automate tasks, analyze data, and boost productivity. Gemini Enterprise lets organizations build custom AI agents to handle work such as report writing, customer support, and market analysis while ensuring strong data protection. Early adopters like Gap are already using it to design products and streamline operations. With this launch, Google positions itself as a major rival to Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise in the race to bring practical AI to the workplace.
Source: Gulf News
UAE Leads Global AI Adoption with 97% of Residents Using It
A new KPMG report confirms that the UAE sits at the top of global AI adoption, with 97% of residents using AI for work, study, or daily life. Public sentiment is largely positive, and many respondents support stronger oversight to keep AI safe, transparent, and trustworthy. The findings reflect years of national investment in AI readiness, education, and digital services, and point to continued momentum across government and industry.
Oman has launched a national initiative with UNESCO to broaden a rights based Ethical AI Governance framework, known as RAM. The program brings together experts from government, education, and industry to design practical rules for safe AI use, aligned with human rights and local values. By building clear standards for accountability and trust, Oman is laying the groundwork for responsible AI deployment across public services and the private sector.
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