Gecko Robotics is set to double its workforce and robot deployment in the UAE, aiming for a total of 40 to 50 employees and robots, according to CEO Jake Loosararian in an interview with Semafor. The Pittsburgh-based company, which specializes in developing devices and software for inspecting and maintaining critical infrastructure, has recently been valued...
du, a leading telecom and digital services provider in the UAE, has announced a partnership with PEACE Cable International Network Co. Limited to bring the PEACE Cable System to the UAE. This collaboration aims to improve digital transformation and connectivity for du’s Wholesale and Enterprise customers through the advanced infrastructure of the PEACE Cable. The...
Skyports Infrastructure has introduced its proposed designs for a network of vertiports in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to facilitate the upcoming launch of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and drone operations within the United Arab Emirates. The planned vertiport network is part of a broader strategy to enhance urban air mobility...
Abu Dhabi is enhancing its defense and aerospace capabilities with significant upgrades at XRANGE, an international facility focused on training, testing, and evaluation (TT&E) in multiple domains. Operated by REMAYA, XRANGE aims to strengthen its services for clients in the defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors. One of the key developments includes the construction of a...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively using its membership in BRICS to boost global trade resilience and take the lead in infrastructure development, according to experts at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai. During a recent panel discussion, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, along with Mohamed Saif...
Abu Dhabi is making significant strides in air transport innovation with plans to construct vertiports at three key locations: Yas Island, Khalifa Port, and Al Bateen. This announcement follows the successful vertical take-off and landing conducted at the Yas Marina Circuit last summer, marking a pivotal moment for the UAE’s pioneering efforts in flying taxi...
The United Arab Emirates is set to install more than 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to support clean transportation and help reduce carbon emissions, as stated by Sharif Al Olama, the Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. During the...
On February 6, 2025, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, met with Ebrahim bin Hasan Al Hawaj, Bahrain’s Minister of Works, to discuss enhancing collaboration between the two nations in infrastructure, transport, and climate action. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) headquarters in Abu Dhabi....
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, approved significant national strategies during its meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. A key highlight was the approval of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which focuses on creating a secure digital environment. The...
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the establishment of the Emirates Council for Logistics Integration during a meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed announced on Twitter that the council aims to...