Peaq, a leader in Machine Economy technology, and Pulsar Group, an Emirati venture studio, have announced the creation of the world’s first Machine Economy Free Zone (MEFZ) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This groundbreaking initiative aims to establish a foundation for the Machine Economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by focusing on regulatory and...
Astronomers in the UAE have detected exoplanets orbiting stars far beyond the solar system, according to an announcement from the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomy Centre. This groundbreaking discovery was made possible through collaboration with the NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. Credit: ARN News The Al Khatem Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi...
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is set to make substantial investments in the data centre industry, with projections indicating that these investments will exceed AED 37 billion. This move aims to enhance Abu Dhabi’s growing data and artificial intelligence sectors. Credit: WAM TAQA’s Chief Executive Officer, Jasim Husain Thabet, emphasized the importance of...
The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab world in a new AI Maturity Index, which evaluates countries’ readiness for artificial intelligence. This finding comes from the latest report by the online learning platform Coursera. The 2025 Global Skills Report highlights several factors that contributed to the UAE’s top ranking, including the announcement of...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively pursuing ambitious goals in artificial intelligence (AI) that reflect its strategic vision for the future. This vision presents a scenario where innovation and intelligence are seamlessly integrated into daily life, making AI not just a tool but a foundational societal operating system. The UAE aims to achieve this...
Dubai Media City and Dubai Science Park will showcase their innovation pathways at Viva Technology (VivaTech), Europe’s largest start-up and tech event, scheduled to take place in Paris from June 11 to June 14, 2025. This year’s event will focus on several thematic areas, including sustainability, climate and mobility, health and longevity, as well as...
Sharjah, UAE – The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) convened for its fourth session, chaired by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi. During this high-level meeting, the board unveiled its strategy for the next phase of growth, building on the phenomenal achievements of the previous year that positioned SRTIP as...
A Dubai-based company, Micropolis, has introduced a new fleet of autonomous robotic platforms aimed at addressing critical challenges in environmental restoration, industrial sanitation, and public safety. The unveiling took place at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 event in Abu Dhabi, which was hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The...
e& UAE announced on Monday that it has achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a new world record for connectivity with an uplink (UL) speed of 600Mbps on a live 5G network. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the evolution of 5G-Advanced and was made possible through the aggregation of FR1 bands at 2100...
Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, visited the second edition of the Dubai AI Festival, which is part of Dubai AI Week. This event aims to showcase Dubai’s vision for the future of artificial intelligence and its applications across various sectors. Credit: WAM During his visit, the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of...