The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world leader in telecommunications infrastructure, according to the second edition of the "State of Digital Transformation Report." The report, published by the UAE's Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation at the Digital Readiness Retreat, showcases the country's significant digital achievements in 12 critical areas. These sectors are the economy, finance, human resources, health, education, community development, culture, security, immigration, justice, infrastructure, energy, logistics, and environmental management. Minister
South Africa and the UAE have announced a significant collaboration in satellite development, marking a new chapter of bilateral cooperation. The deal was revealed at the 2025 SAMENA Leaders' Summit in Dubai. Mondli Gungubele, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, confirmed the partnership and shared details about the MoU already signed between the two nations. The collaborative program aims to enhance South Africa's space technology capabilities through technical and institutional collaboration. The project enjoys robust political backing, underscore
In April 2025, Singapore's industrial production increased by a solid 5.9% year-on-year, with significant growth in several key clusters, most notably transport and electronics. This upturn demonstrates the sector's resiliency, with aerospace activity playing a significant role. The transport engineering cluster experienced an impressive gain of 22.9% in April. Aerospace output increased by 39.5%, driven by increased maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities by commercial airlines. Land transport output increased by 4.7%, but marine and offshore engineering increased by only 0.6%,
Scientists at CERN have developed a unique container capable of transporting antimatter outside of the laboratory setting. This is the first time antimatter has been transported by road, which might significantly accelerate research into one of the universe's most mysterious substances. The feat was documented in a Nature article titled Proton transfer from CERN's antimatter factory. A two-meter-long containment unit was manufactured and transported by vehicle across a four-kilometre path at CERN's Meyrin site before being returned to its original location. Antimatter cannot come into c
The United Arab Emirates has made a significant step in the regional artificial intelligence field by launching Falcon Arabic, an advanced Arabic-language AI model announced at the 2024 "Make it in the Emirates" forum. His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai's announcement demonstrates the UAE's ambition to lead the Gulf's rapidly expanding AI environment. Falcon Arabic, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, seeks to provide millions of Arabic speakers with cutting-edge generative AI capabilities. This innovative approach not only solves Arabic's long-standing under-representation in g
The United Arab Emirates has announced the introduction of Falcon Arabic, a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model, as part of its ambitious push to lead global AI innovations. The model, created by Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is intended to properly reflect the richness and complexity of the Arabic language by employing a wholly local, non-translated dataset. This strategic move comes as the Gulf region steps up efforts to establish itself as a prominent participant in the AI field. The UAE, a major oil exporter, is investing billions of dollars to
Beyond Imagination, Ray Kurzweil's humanoid robots firm, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $100 million in Series B funding, with Gauntlet Ventures as the sole investor. According to a statement made on Tuesday, the company's latest investment round is expected to be worth $500 million. The company, co-founded by AI futurist Kurzweil and scientist-entrepreneur Harry Kloor, seeks to reinvent manufacturing through humanoid robotics and AI integration. Kurzweil, well known for his prediction of "the singularity" — a future point when artificial intelligence outperforms human intellig
Vast, a US-based space habitation corporation, has expressed interest in collaborating with the ISRO on the ambitious Bharat Antariksh Station, which is expected to be finished by 2035. Max Haot, the company's CEO, recently met with ISRO officials to discuss potential partnerships in space technology. Haot invited to welcome Indian scientists and engineers aboard Vast's planned space station, which is set to launch next year. Vast's Haven-1, a single-module station, is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in May 2026. With a three-year estimated operational life, it is a stepping ston
India plans to improve its satellite-based surveillance capabilities by launching a new radar satellite on Sunday morning. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the EOS-9 satellite from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:59 a.m. using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This flight represents ISRO's 101st major rocket launch. The EOS-9, weighing 1,696 kilogrammes, will be launched into orbit over 500 kilometres above Earth. The satellite, developed at ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar in the C band
GISEC Global 2025, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw India and the UAE strengthen their bilateral cybersecurity engagement. The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), in collaboration with CIO Klub, held the second edition of the Indo-UAE Cybersecurity Exchange, which aimed to encourage strategic engagement between the two countries in the digital domain. Participants included top-tier cybersecurity professionals, legislators, and technology executives from India and the UAE. DSCI brought up a dedicated India Pavilion, which showcased over 15 Indian cybersecurity startups. These