Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip built on a pioneering Topological Core architecture. The company says this breakthrough could deliver industrial-scale quantum computing solutions within years, reshaping industries from healthcare to manufacturing. The Majorana 1 chip uses topoconductors, a revolutionary material capable of controlling Majorana particles, to create more stable and...
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Dubai moves forward with a solar battery project that fits with the UAE’s $6 billion plan for clean energy.
Dubai is going to build a solar plant with batteries to make sure there is always power. This project comes just one month after Abu Dhabi announced its own $6 billion plan to improve clean energy powers. The United Arab Emirates is moving forward with its big goals for renewable energy. The Dubai Electricity &...
Emirates and Boeing Host Water Rocket Competition for UAE Students
The eighth Water Rocket Competition, put on by Emirates Aviation University (EAU) and Boeing, was a chance for school students in the UAE to show off their engineering skills. The goal of this yearly event is to urge students to use their hands to solve problems, support STEM education, and encourage innovation. In the race,...
Snap Inc. Increases AR Investment to Foster Developer Growth in MENA
Snap Inc. is putting a lot more money into the Middle East with the goal of helping the next generation of Augmented Reality (AR) makers. This project is happening at the same time as the Web Summit Qatar 2025. At that event, Snap wants to improve AR capabilities across the MENA area. Over 85% of...
Savvy Games Group in Discussions to Acquire Pokémon Go Developer Niantic for $3.5 Billion
Niantic, the U.S. company that made Pokémon Go, is allegedly in talks to sell its video game business to a division of Savvy Games Group, which is a branch of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The planned $3.5 billion deal could be completed in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg report. The deal...
ACWA Power Acquires $693 Million Worth of Assets in Kuwait and Bahrain
Saudi Arabia’s integrated utility company, ACWA Power, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with the regional subsidiary of French utility developer ENGIE to acquire assets valued at $693 million. This acquisition marks ACWA Power’s entry into the Kuwaiti market. The deal includes significant operating capacities, comprising 4.61 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power generation and...
Dubai International Boat Show 2025 Kicks Off
The Dubai International Boat Show 2025 has officially opened today, marking its 31st edition. The event is taking place at Dubai Harbour and will run until February 23. This year’s exhibition showcases a variety of boats and marine-related products, attracting industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. The event is expected to feature numerous exhibitors, highlighting the...
Etihad Airways to Launch Direct Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sochi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to introduce direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Sochi, a city in Russia renowned as the “Gateway to the Black Sea.” The new route is set to commence operations on May 29, 2025, with flights scheduled three times a week on Tuesdays,...
UAE Unveils New Sea Drone for Enhanced Surveillance and Emergency Operations
Advanced Integrated Technology (AIT), a branch of the UAE-based Streit Group, showed off the Sea Drone at IDEX 2025. It is a quadcopter made for bad weather. This new drone can fall on water and is resistant to snow, rain, salt fog, and fine dust, so it can be used in both coastal and desert...
Nyxoah Launches Genio Therapy in the Middle East with First UAE Implantation
With the first successful implantation at the Saudi German Hospital in Dubai, Nyxoah has formally launched its Genio treatment in the Middle East, marking an important milestone. This is the first neurostimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to be offered in the area. It gives patients who have trouble with continuous positive airway pressure...