Topic: global leadership
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Saudi Aramco Buys Stake in PIF's AI Firm HUMAIN
Saudi Aramco is acquiring a minority stake in HUMAIN, with both PIF and Aramco contributing AI assets and expertise to scale operations and enhance Saudi Arabia's position as a global AI hub. The partnership aims to accelerate talent development, innovation, and industrial AI applications, levera...
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Middle East Drives Global AI Surge with Data Sovereignty Focus
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading in sovereign AI adoption, with regional enterprises achieving up to five times greater ROI than global counterparts. Sovereign AI, which emphasizes data control and localization, is supported by national strategies like the UAE's AI 2031 and Saudi Vision 2030,...
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EV startups worry as EU softens 2035 electric car targets
The EU has softened its 2035 vehicle emissions target, allowing up to 10% of new car sales to be hybrids with carbon offsets, a move criticized by EV startups as a dangerous retreat that undermines clear climate policy. The policy shift has divided the automotive sector, with some legacy manufact...
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Lawmakers: NASA Delays Need Consequences as China Advances
U.S. lawmakers are concerned that China may land astronauts on the Moon before NASA's Artemis program, intensifying scrutiny of NASA's strategy and U.S. space leadership. Former NASA Administrator Mike Griffin criticized the Artemis program's reliance on complex, unproven technology requiring mul...
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Global Leaders at ADNOC Majlis to Explore AI, Energy, and Investment
Abu Dhabi is hosting the ENACT Majlis this Sunday, bringing together global leaders from energy, technology, investment, and government to explore how AI, energy systems, and finance can converge to accelerate sustainable economic growth and global prosperity. The forum, organized by Dr. Sultan A...
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UAE, Google Offer Free Gemini Pro Access to Students
The UAE government has partnered with Google to provide university students with free access to the Gemini Pro AI platform for one year, supporting the National AI Strategy and enhancing learning, research, and content creation. This initiative aims to build national AI capabilities and leadershi...
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Dubai Live: Real-Time City Management Launched at Gitex 2025
Dubai Municipality has launched Dubai Live, a real-time city management platform that integrates AI, Digital Twin technology, and predictive analytics to oversee municipal activities and urban systems. The platform centralizes citywide information, enabling monitoring of urban operations, trackin...
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UAEV and 7X Boost EV Charging Network Across UAE
A partnership between 7X and UAEV was launched at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 to expand the UAE's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, supporting the nation's clean transportation strategy. The initiative aims to accelerate the transition to eco-friendly fleets, meet sustainability targets, and utiliz...
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Dubai Grants First Self-Driving Permits to Chinese Firms
Dubai has issued its first autonomous vehicle trial permits to three Chinese firms—Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide, and Pony.ai—as part of its strategy to make 25% of trips autonomous by 2030. The trials, building on prior agreements, involve over 60 vehicles testing in areas like Jumeirah and aim to l...
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Dubai's DEWA Deepens China Ties to Boost Clean Energy Goals
DEWA is enhancing its partnership with Chinese energy firms to advance Dubai's clean energy transition, aligning with its goal of 100% clean power by 2050. The collaboration includes progressing the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will add 2,000MW of solar ca...
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Google Pay Launches in Saudi Arabia via SAMA's Payment Network
Saudi Arabia has launched Google Pay via its national payment network mada, marking a major step in its digital transformation and payments infrastructure enhancement. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's Financial Sector Development Program, aiming to reduce cash reliance and promote ...
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Drones Now Fly in Teams for 'Cooperative Lift' Breakthrough
Freespace Operations has developed a world-first Cooperative Lift technology, enabling multiple Callisto 50 drones to collaboratively transport loads up to 100 kilograms, quadrupling the capacity of a single drone. This breakthrough allows drones to perform complex logistics tasks traditionally h...
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Abu Dhabi Boosts Energy Innovation with AI Partnership
Abu Dhabi is accelerating AI adoption in its energy sector through a strategic partnership between the Department of Energy and Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, aiming to drive innovation and enhance operational performance. The collaboration will focus on developing AI to...
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Beonic & Adelaide Airport Launch AI Innovation Partnership
Beonic is expanding its partnership with Adelaide Airport by deploying AI-powered LiDAR technology to monitor passenger movement, queues, and wait times in real-time, enhancing operational accuracy in critical areas like immigration. The LiDAR-based system provides precise, real-time analytics wi...
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Seagate Drives Data Storage Innovation to Boost Northern Ireland Economy
Seagate is investing £115 million in Northern Ireland to advance next-generation hard drive development, driven by AI and data center demand. The investment will focus on R&D for high-capacity drives like 60TB models, supported by public-private funding and aimed at job creation. This initiative ...
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ADNOC, Gecko Robotics Partner on AI, Robotics and Training
ADNOC and Gecko Robotics have expanded their partnership with three new agreements to deploy robotics, AI, and training programs, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and proactive maintenance across ADNOC's operations. The collaboration includes AIQ's entry into robotics, joint exploration o...
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AWS and e& to Train 30,000 UAE Citizens in AI and Cloud Skills
AWS and e& have launched the "AI Nation – Afaaq" program to train 30,000 UAE citizens in AI and cloud computing, supporting the country's shift to a knowledge-based economy. The initiative addresses a critical skills gap in the UAE, where 46% of organizations face a shortage of AI professionals, ...
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Tineco S7 Stretch: Advanced Cleaning That Stretches Your Budget
Tineco's Stretch Series introduces professional-grade wet and dry floor cleaners with HyperStretch Lay-Flat Technology, enabling them to recline fully for cleaning under low furniture without losing suction. The lineup includes various models like the flagship S7 Stretch and lightweight iFLOOR U5...
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Dubai Holding, Palantir Launch Aither to Drive AI Transformation
Dubai Holding and Palantir Technologies have launched Aither, a joint venture to accelerate AI adoption in the UAE by combining Palantir's AI platforms with Dubai Holding's regional expertise. Aither builds on an 18-month collaboration that has already improved efficiency and decision-making in s...
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Kyndryl & Auj: Digital Innovation for Saudi Aviation
Kyndryl and Auj have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia's aviation sector, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals for efficiency, sustainability, and passenger experience. The collaboration combines Kyndryl's expertise in IT, AI, and cybersecurity w...
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