ADNOC Gas plc, in partnership with Baker Hughes, has made a significant advancement in energy technology by successfully installing British climate technology firm Levidian’s patented LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant. This installation marks a historic moment as it is the first deployment of this technology at an operational gas processing site. The...
The UAE’s MBZ-SAT satellite has successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This significant launch, which took place on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, is another important milestone in the UAE’s ambitious space program. The satellite was developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space...
Masdar, a prominent player in the clean energy sector, has set an ambitious goal of achieving 100 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity worldwide by 2030. Fatima Al Suwaidi, who leads Development & Investment for the Asia-Pacific region at Masdar, mentioning this commitment during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. Al Suwaidi stated that this...
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in the UAE, and Muto Yoji, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, have engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and exploring opportunities to further develop the space industry in both nations. This collaboration will occur under a Memorandum of...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that all drone registration certificates issued in the UAE before January 6 will now be deemed invalid. This update was part of significant changes for drone enthusiasts following a partial lift of the individual drone use ban, which was initially announced by the Ministry of Interior on January...
The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched registrations for an innovative initiative called “One Million Prompters.” This program aims to train one million individuals in AI prompt engineering, marking it as the largest initiative of its kind. The goal is to equip participants with the necessary skills to master AI prompt technology and...
Intelex Vision, a company focused on AI-driven video analytics for real-time surveillance, has successfully raised £5.6 million ($7.0 million) in a Series A funding round. This funding was supported by prominent investors including Acurio Ventures, Adara Ventures, and Inveready. The recent investment comes as Intelex Vision reports an impressive growth, with its revenues increasing 11...
On January 13, 2025, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, along with Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at fostering joint investment in artificial intelligence (AI). This agreement...
Ben Relles, Head of Content Strategy at the Office of LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman, led a session on generative AI, which showcased significant advancements in content creation alongside Reid Hoffman’s digital twin, Reid AI. The discussion has shown how generative AI is transforming content creation and community engagement, with the potential to surpass the scale...
The 26th edition of Intersec, recognized as the world’s largest business event focused on security, safety, and fire protection, commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This year’s event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is expected to be the largest and most comprehensive in...