The two sides also signed agreements for partnerships at a joint forum meet
innovation
accelerator programme
Saudi Arabia establishes innovation accelerator programme with World Economic Forum
The agreement with WEF is part of the ongoing work to transform the Saudi economy
City Makers
Dubai Model Centre to drive UAE to global top in government development
In its 10th year, Dubai Model Centre is currently supporting improvement projects in more than 70 services across 31 government entities each year
China
China unveils plan to boost country’s virtual reality industry to reach $49 billion by 2026
The plan aims to cultivate 100 enterprises with strong innovation ability and industry influence, while the sales of VR terminals is aimed to top 25 million units
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 accepts 16 startups to join its tech ecosystem amid expansion push
This comes as part of the global tech ecosystem’s strategy for developing its cross-border programs for startups to operate and scale in other markets alongside “deepening market access to the UAE for founders based overseas”.
American Airlines
Boom’s order book keeps growing as American Airlines becomes latest customer for supersonic jets
The company’s Overture jet, which is expected to fly from New York to London in 3.5 hours and at $5,000, secures its third customer
Abu Dhabi
Hub71’s ‘The Outliers’ startup programme to feature tech challenges from 5 top firms in Abu Dhabi
This year’s challenges seek to harness next-generation technologies including Web3 to help these organizations gain a competitive advantage and future-proof their operations
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi economic body, Italy’s MADE to collaborate on advanced skill development programme
The agreement is part of the department’s efforts to work closely with best-in-class partners in various areas to ensure the ecosystem in the emirate is empowering manufacturers to transition to Industry 4.0 technologies
digital economy
Dubai Future Foundation hosts startups, VCs to explore collaborations in technology
The event offered a platform for startups to meet with investors and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth
Abu Dhabi Competitiveness Office
Public and private entities incentivised to support startups through new Abu Dhabi Innovates framework
The framework aims to create and increase demand in innovations, to encourage innovators and entrepreneurs, and to turn ideas into projects
business leaders
Don’t intimidate, but motivate: The case for digital performance management
Digitisation of performance management provides an efficient means to track how well – if at all – employees are achieving agreed goals
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and SAP ink MoU to support startups and SMEs
The collaboration will also enhance industry innovation and digital transformation, aid the development of advanced business models, nurture Emirati talent, and foster local digital competencies
business leaders
How family businesses in the UAE can stay relevant and adapt to the changing economy
UAE’s old family businesses should be taking the lead in embracing the promises of technology, fostering an economic ecosystem that is prepared to face unprecedented changes
Artificial intelligence
NFTs and metaverse experiences will soon be offered to Emirates airlines’ customers and employees
Metaverse, NFTs, and Web3 will also be brought to life at the Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is being repurposed into a centre for innovation that will bring talent from all over the globe to work on the airline’s future-focused projects
Commodities
The inevitable rise of DeepTech as a new asset class
Turning DeepTech into a new asset class would unlock trillions in capital, resulting in massive economic opportunities and a positive impact on humanity