Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology Drives Industrial Trade Growth through “Make it in the Emirates” and the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, Strengthening the Competitiveness of Fu …
UAE’s TII challenges big tech dominance with open source Falcon AI models
Through its Falcon models and an open, efficiency-driven research strategy, the Technology Innovation Institute is positioning the UAE as a producer of foundational AI, not merely a consumer of global …
UAE Leads MEA Internet Speed Rankings as 5G Transforms North Africa
UAE dominates global internet rankings at 2nd place for fixed broadband, while Morocco jumps 22 spots after 5G launch. GCC countries sweep regional leaderboard as North Africa’s new 5G networks create …
UAE retains regional lead as MEA network rankings shift in 2025
In 2025, performance rankings across the Middle East and Africa showed more stability than disruption, according to data from the Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Most countries in the region saw …
Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has introduced a policy designed to support deployment of solar systems for self-consumption, with the first phase of the policy targeting the agricultural sector.
Walking the talk on sustainability: P&G and Yellow Door Energy commission solar carport in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: Procter and Gamble (“P&G”), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with more than 80 globally beloved brands, has officially commissioned a solar power plant with Yellow Door …
Dubai Land Department, Second Century Ventures celebrate start of REACH MENA
New accelerator programme leverages government and private sector expertise to support a select group of the most innovative proptech start-ups …
Dubai to host the 8th edition of the AccessAbilities Expo in October
The 8th edition of the exhibition will take place from 19–21 October 2026 at Za’abeel Halls 4, 5 and 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build ₹5,000 crore ‘underground highway’ in Dubai: 22km tunnel to slash travel times
On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the Dubai Loop project.
UAE Space Agency strengthens value of space data
The United Arab Emirates space sector has entered a new phase focused on transforming satellite data into practical tools for strategic planning and …
UAE and Qatar to join US-led ‘Pax Silica’, an effort to bolster technology supply chain
It seeks to safeguard the full tech supply chain, including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, computing and data infrastructure …
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company Partners With Dubai RTA For High-Speed Underground Transport System
The Boring Company announced its first international deal with Dubai’s leaders – for a new underground Loop tunnel network using Teslas.
UAE expands golden visa options in 2026Published on: February 7, 2026 11:00 PM
Pakistan, Feb. 7 — The United Arab Emirates has expanded its Golden Visa programme in 2026 by introducing several new visa categories. The move aims to attract global talent, investment, and emerging …
UAE expands golden visa options in 2026Published on: February 7, 2026 11:00 PM
Pakistan, Feb. 7 — The United Arab Emirates has expanded its Golden Visa programme in 2026 by introducing several new visa categories. The move aims to attract global talent, investment, and emerging …
California-based Akorn Technology becomes the first US company to win the UAE FoodTech Challenge
CEO Anthony Zografos said the award will help Akorn Technology establish operations in the Middle East and pilot its edible coatings in new markets.
Building for scale: The technology priorities of 2026
In 2026, Kasmi expects gradual integration of humanoid and autonomous systems in controlled environments such as logistics hubs, industrial sites and disaster zones. The emphasis, he says, will be on …
Exclusive: Satellite images reveal accelerating US military presence in Middle East; Chinese expert says it is difficult for Washington to replicate ‘Venezuela model’ in Iran
Technical personnel from MizarVision assessed that satellite imagery taken on January 26 shows that the US military’s Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait has also strengthened the deployment of air and …