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‘Nature Research Journal’ Showcases UAEREP’s Cloud-Seeding Achievements
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The pioneering research and technology achievements of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) are featured in a peer-reviewed article published by the Nature Research journal npj Climate and Atmospheric Science. Titled “Rethinking water security in a warming climate: rainfall enhancement as an innovative augmentation technique”, the article showcases current progress and…
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Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2025 cycle
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs) and high schools with sustainable solutions are invited to…
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ADIO and Gradiant Forge Water Security Partnership
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) today announced that Gradiant, an MIT-founded water and wastewater solutions unicorn, has decided on the UAE capital for the home of its new EMEA HQ and global innovation centre. ADIO and Gradiant signed the cooperation agreement during COP28, the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference, with the company joining…
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11 Winners Recognised at Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai. The Ceremony was attended by numerous heads of delegations participating in COP28, ministers,…
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300+ No-Deposit Reservations in 72 Hours After FF 91 2.0 aiFalcon Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Debut
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFIE), the California-based global intelligent electric mobility company, has received 300+ nonbinding reservations for the FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon limited edition within 72 hours of its Middle East Strategy Launch in Abu Dhabi. The overwhelming response underscores the appeal of FF’s brand and product. FF plans to introduce the FF…
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Zero-emission vehicle innovator Wisdom Motor brings 12-meter Hydrogen city bus to UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — As the world focuses on climate change in the coming weeks, Wisdom Motor, a technology company that designs and develops zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced a cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, to provide new green mobility solutions to the Emirate through its distributor…
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Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council launches ‘AI71’: New AI Company Pioneering Decentralised Data Control for Companies & Countries
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — In an era of rapid advancements across artificial intelligence (AI), Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is making yet another bold stride with the launch of its new AI company, AI71. The entity builds on the Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Falcon generative AI models and will focus on multi-domain specializations while offering unprecedented…
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Faraday Future Enters Middle East with FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon Limited Edition and Strategic Agreements
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFIE), the California-based global electric mobility company, announced its Middle East debut through strategic collaborations with Master Investment Group and Siraj Holding LLC. The move includes the launch of the exclusive FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon Limited Edition tailored for the Middle East market. The limited-edition model, FF 91 2.0 Futurist…
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ASPIRE’s A2RL Debuts Autonomous Racing Car in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — ASPIRE’s grand challenge, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League – A2RL, has for the first time revealed its autonomous, highly modified Super Formula SF23 development car. The first glimpse unfolded at ASPIRE’s offices in Abu Dhabi, near the world-famous Yas Marina Circuit, where the premier event of the season – the Formula 1 (F1)…
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Faraday Future Announces Middle East Strategy Launch and Unveiling of FF 91 2.0 at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — California-based global intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE), announced its Middle East Strategy Launch press conference in Abu Dhabi to reveal plans for introducing the FF brand and products in the region. The event, set for November 23 at 4:30 P.M. Gulf Standard Time at the Ritz-Carlton Abu…
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Nashwa Al Ruwaini: The Most Influential Woman in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Dr. Nashwa Al Ruwaini, the CEO of Pyramedia Consulting and Media Production Group, was honored on the sidelines of the second Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Summit & Awards 2023. This recognition comes in appreciation and gratitude for the efforts exerted by female leaders in the community and their prominent role in sustainable development.…
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YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI MESMERIZED BY IIFA 2023!
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was on fire with an extraordinary display of glitz, glamour, and pulsating energy as the 2023 Sobha IIFA Weekend got underway. There was an unprecedented turnout of celebrities ready to bring the magic of the 23rd edition of IIFA alive with performances and attendance by the biggest stars and…
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Falcon 40B: World’s Top AI Model Rewards Most Creative Use Cases in Call for Proposals with Training Compute Power
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Falcon 40B, the world’s top-ranked open-source AI model on the Hugging Face leaderboard for large language models (LLMs), is registering an overwhelming response to a Call for Proposals from scientists, researchers, and SME entrepreneurs keen to deploy the model for innovative use cases. The response follows back-to-back announcements from the AI model’s creator, Abu…
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UAE’s in-country value projects driving billions to local firms
Abu Dhabi, United Arab of Emirates — More than $27.23 billion has been redirected to the local economy since the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and ADNOC launched major in-country value programs to support domestic industries. Speaking at the Make in the Emirates Forum today, His Excellency Abdulla Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary of MoIAT, said more than…
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UAE pledges additional $2.7bn in industry offtake agreements, invites global investors to leverage incentives
Abu Dhabi, United Arab of Emirates — His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, today announced $2.7 billion in offtake agreements for the UAE’s industrial sector in a move to boost local manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and attract international investors. Addressing the second Make it in the Emirates Forum, HE Dr. Al Jaber said the…
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Banking Powerhouse SBI Commits to Empowering XDC, Expanding XDC Network’s Footprint in Japan
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — XDC Network ( represented by TradeFinex Tech Ltd) is pleased to announce its partnership with SBI VC Trade Co. Ltd., a prominent Japan’s cryptocurrency exchange within the SBI Group. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for XDC Network as it expands its ecosystem in the Japanese market. XDC Network offers a robust blockchain…
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UAE’s Falcon 40B Dominates Leaderboard: Ranks #1 Globally in Latest Hugging Face Independent Verification of Open-source AI Models
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Falcon 40B, the UAE’s first large-scale open-source, 40-billion-parameter AI model launched by Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) last week, soared to the top spot on Hugging Face’s latest Open Large Language Model (LLM) Leaderboard. Hugging Face, an American company seeking to democratize artificial intelligence through open-source and open science is considered the world’s…
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