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UAE Urban Air Mobility Set For Takeoff?
This year the Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, revealed that Dubai will have flying taxis by early 2026. Whilst there have been announcements made about new electric aircraft services in Dubai before, this time the timeframe is consistent with eVTOL industry forecasts and, importantly, the progress made in aviation regulation.
Will Robots Build The Third Pillar Of Saudi's Economy?
Saudi Arabia's Maaden, the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East, has signed a MoU with OffWorld, the developer of a new generation of industrial swarm robots that can withstand extreme conditions and work collaboratively. Identified as a key pillar for the Kingdom's economic development, the mining sector looks like it will increasingly rely on robots.
Ten Emerging Technology Predictions For The Middle East
The Middle East spent billions of dollars on technology in 2022 and invested billions more in local industry and tech programmes, some of which could bring about fundamental changes across the region. We can expect 2023 to be just as significant. Here are the top ten Middle East AI News predictions for 2023, identifying areas of technology focus in the Middle East, advances in existing initiatives and programmes, and market sectors of upcoming commercial opportunity.