The headquarters of Dubai Chambers. The industry body's agreement with India is expected to bring agentic AI into the mainstream business scene. Victor Besa / The National

The headquarters of Dubai Chambers. The industry body's agreement with India is expected to bring agentic AI into the mainstream business scene. Victor Besa / The National 19.08.2026

Dubai Chambers and India's Nasscom have signed a preliminary agreement to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI among private-sector companies in the United Arab Emirates. This partnership aims to facilitate Indian technology firms, representing a $315 billion industry, in establishing a presence in the UAE. The agreement aligns with Dubai's ambitious target to deliver half of all government services via AI agents within two years. Mohammad Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers, emphasized that this initiative is a pioneering global effort to enhance the competitiveness of the business community.

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