Abu Dhabi to host AI Everything expo, aims for first AI-native government

Abu Dhabi will host 'AI Everything Abu Dhabi' in October 2026, gathering over 400 tech firms including Microsoft, Oracle, and Intel. The event supports the UAE's ambition to make Abu Dhabi the world's first 'AI-native government', signaling a strategic push to position the emirate as a global AI hub. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to diversify the economy and attract tech investment.