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Dana Alomar

Dana Alomar

Future Editor
Abu Dhabi
Dana Alomar is the Future Editor for The National, where she explores the innovations, technologies, and ideas shaping the region’s future. Her coverage spans artificial intelligence, science, healthtech, femtech, societal trends, mobility, consumer technology, and more. Dana brings complex topics to life through compelling visuals. Before joining The National, she served as Senior Technology Reporter at CNN Business Arabic and Business Reporter at Arab News. Dana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, with a minor in History, from the American University of Sharjah.
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Microsoft will process Copilot data within the UAE from next year, allowing sensitive information to stay under local jurisdiction. EPA
Microsoft brings AI data processing to UAE to boost compliance

Company will store and process Copilot data domestically, which will increase use of generative AI across sensitive sectors

TechnologyOctober 15, 2025
The GOVY AirCar on display at the Gitex Global technology conference in Dubai. EPA
Governments can't afford to be passive on AI, warns Lebanese minister at Gitex

Policymakers and industry leaders at Dubai technology conference say collaboration is crucial

FutureOctober 14, 2025
The Dubai Financial Market has maintained a robust growth momentum this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai unveils plan to become one of the top three global financial hubs

Emirate aims to double financial sector’s GDP share and build on its lead in capital markets

FutureOctober 12, 2025
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed chairs a meeting of Abu Dhabi’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, attended by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and senior officials.
Abu Dhabi reviews plans to make emirate first AI-enabled government by 2027

Officials also discussed global AI trends and investment opportunities at the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council meeting

FutureOctober 01, 2025
M2 rolled out its ADGM-licensed crypto platform for investors in 2023. Reuters
UAE's M2 Capital invests $20m in Ethena in digital asset push

Deal underscores Abu Dhabi’s drive to be regulated hub for cryptocurrencies

FutureSeptember 26, 2025
The UAE delegation of 50 chief AI officers during their US tour, pictured at one of their stops in Silicon Valley.
UAE chief AI officers get peek into future tech during US tour

The 50-member delegation is meeting top US firms including Meta, Amazon, Google and Nvidia

FutureSeptember 23, 2025
AI and automation are reshaping C-suite roles, requiring executives to develop new human-centric and technological skills or risk obsolescence. Alamy
AI disruption hits the C-suite, forcing executives to adapt or fail

Corner office is being redefined by technology, government policy and shareholder pressure

FutureSeptember 23, 2025
Grand Luna in-ear monitors, from Dh5,137. Photo: Campfire
Lend me your ears: The latest in sound technology

From design-driven earphones to next-generation hearing aids, the latest audio innovations are redefining the way we listen

TN MagazineSeptember 17, 2025
The Panorama Command Centre at Adnoc's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Adnoc aims to embed AI across its value chain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Adnoc L&S uses new AI system to slash vessel service time to 45 seconds

Smart port system will save 3,000 hours a year and deliver $950,000 in operational savings by 2028

TechnologySeptember 15, 2025
The Gitex 2018 exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai is sending 50 newly appointed chief artificial intelligence officers to leading US tech companies for training and collaboration. AFP
Dubai sends 50 chief AI officers to visit major US tech firms

The 10-day visit is aimed at giving UAE representatives direct exposure to best practices and boosting partnerships

TechnologySeptember 14, 2025
Prof Eric Xing, president of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. Wajod Al Khamis / The National
UAE’s MBZUAI launches K2 Think, an AI system to rival OpenAI and DeepSeek

Developed with G42, the system signals country's ability to compete in fast-evolving AI landscape

TechnologySeptember 09, 2025
High-tech fiber optic cables glowing with blue light extend into the distance on the ocean floor, symbolizing global communication networks.
Internet slowdowns could last months after Red Sea cable damage

Users across UAE report slower connection after Red Sea cable cuts

TechnologySeptember 07, 2025
Global AI models struggle with Arabic, making locally developed models a must. Photo: M42
Why every Arab country is racing to build its own large language model

Regional investment in Arabic AI is soaring, with the market set to exceed $160 billion by 2030

TechnologySeptember 02, 2025
A human hand alongside a robotic arm powered by AI. Universities and companies in the UAE are working together to prepare the next generation of AI professionals. Getty Images
AI salaries in UAE compete with US but a skills gap remains

Tax-free pay keeps UAE AI salaries attractive yet shortages and shallow R&D remain hurdles

TechnologySeptember 02, 2025
The ETF will track the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index. Victor Besa / The National
Lunate launches region’s first thematic ETF focused on quantum computing

It tracks Solactive’s quantum index and will list on the ADX on September 22

MarketsSeptember 01, 2025
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