Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a hub for innovation under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced the launch of the second edition of the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator (MDXB). The program, which began in September 2023, is run in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Global Growth Hub (GGH). This...
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08.01.202508.01.2025Technology
Five Consortiums Advance to Final Stage of Dubai Self-Driving Challenge 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that five consortiums and a leading company have reached the final stage of the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025. This competition, run under the theme “Dubai Autonomous Transport Zone,” aims to create a model district that integrates multiple transport modes, offering residents flexible and...
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08.01.202508.01.2025Investments, Technology
Damac Group to Invest $20 Billion in US Data Centers
Hussain Sajwani, founder of the Damac Group, plans to invest $20 billion in building data centers across the United States. The announcement was made by President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Sajwani later confirmed the news to Gulf News. The investment will focus on establishing data centers in...
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04.01.202504.01.2025Startups
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival Launches “Startup Showcase” Competition
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 (SEF) has unveiled an exciting opportunity for startups with the launch of the “Startup Showcase” competition. The initiative aims to back innovative ideas and promising projects, offering cash prizes of up to AED 200,000 for standout ventures. Additionally, selected participants could secure funding of up to AED 500,000 from investors and...
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02.01.202502.01.2025Technology
Dubai Culture and Google Announce 2nd MENA Creatives Bootcamp
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Google, has opened applications for the second edition of the ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition.’ This initiative aims to empower creatives in the UAE and the MENA region by enhancing their skills and helping them use advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI)...
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02.01.202502.01.2025Technology
Winners of ‘Innovators 2024’ Competition Announced
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has revealed the winners of the seventh edition of the ‘Innovators 2024’ competition. The announcement was made on January 2, 2025, following months of rigorous evaluation. Students from across the UAE participated in the competition, with 137 teams initially entering. After a thorough...
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29.12.202429.12.2024Free Zones
Dubai Free Zones Council Reflects on 2024 Milestones and Future Direction
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has highlighted the achievements of Dubai’s free zones in 2024, attributing their strong performance to efforts in economic diversification. These developments align with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai As ARN News mentioned in their piece,...
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28.12.202428.12.2024Technology
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities Partners with Digital School to Boost Digital Education
Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has teamed up with the Digital School to transform digital education and promote continuous learning using advanced technologies. According to WAM, the agreement, signed by Dr. Najla Al Naqbi, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the university, and Dr. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary General of the Digital...