Microsoft has edged out Amazon in The Pentagon.
Bill Gates' firm has been awarded an AED 36.6 billion cloud-computing contract by the US Department of Defense.
It's hoped that the 10-year contract will make the department more technologically flexible.
The system is called the Joint Enterprise Defence Infrastructure, or Jedi.
UAE, African nations chart $6 billion tourism investment roadmap
The UAE has hosted a high-level ministerial roundtable with over 20 African nations in Dubai, launching a new investment roadmap to boost cooperation in tourism, aviation, transport, infrastructure and digital transformation.
UAE Cabinet approves 2026 federal budget
The UAE Cabinet has approved the federal budget for 2026, with projected revenues of AED 92.4 billion and equally balanced expenditures.
Trump confident of deal after 'successful' US-China talks
US President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with President Xi Jinping, whom he is expected to meet next week, after top economic officials from both countries concluded two days of discussions on Sunday to de-escalate a trade war.
70 patents submitted by TII cement UAE's global scientific stature
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced it currently has 70 patents in process across a wide range of advanced technology fields, an achievement that reflects the high output of its nine research centres.
Global Food Week concludes with AED6.6 billion in deals
The largest edition of Global Food Week has concluded in Abu Dhabi, with 58 agreements reached over three days at a value of AED6.6 billion, reflecting a 6.5 per cent increase to the previous edition.
UAE security forces, alongside eight other nations, have employed a joint simulation exercise that aims to prevent criminals from exploiting advanced technologies for illicit activities, including human and arms trafficking.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has inaugurated Beautyworld Middle East, one of the the biggest international trade fair for beauty products in the region, at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Dubai Municipality has launched a major sustainability initiative called 'Circle Dubai', unveiled during the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum at Expo City.
