Innovation
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Unlocking new opportunities for Saudi women in tech
The women of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have a major part to play in delivering the country's economic and social transformation. Already, young Saudi women dominate technology courses at universities and are entering the workplace in ever greater…
Energy giant points way to clean road transport
Although electric vehicles are beginning to make inroads into the passenger car market in developed markets, for the foreseeable future the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) will continue to dominate road transport in developing countries and in the global truck sector.
Making smart cities human
Not only in Dubai but in the Gulf states in particular, and across the Middle East and North Africa in general, technology has empowered women.Technology is one of the biggest gifts that women have received. It has changed their lives…
The next level for global gaming
Ever since the release of the first consoles in the 1970s, video games have transformed home entertainment. Now the gaming industry stands on the brink of another revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and 5G mobile poised to…
A pioneer in robotics and non-metallic materials
As the world’s largest producer of oil, Saudi Aramco has a unique responsibility to provide global markets with a reliable and secure supply of crude. Aramco scientists are developing advanced non-metallic materials for applications in the oil sector and beyond.
Leading the real estate revolution
More than 200 nationalities now own a property in Dubai, and the Dubai Land Department is ranked the seventh in the world for property registration in the World Bank Doing Business Report. Without the technologies developed by ERES, that may…
SEAT in pole position
In the race to develop new mobility services based on connectivity and the shared use of vehicles, Barcelona-based car manufacturer SEAT has emerged as an industry pioneer.
Bringing the future forward
The Dubai Future Foundation was launched as a natural extension of Dubai’s vision of bringing the future forward. Launched in 2016 DFF plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Dubai with the adoption of innovative technologies for the…
The heart of innovation
The driving force at the heart of innovation and digitalization in Saudi Arabia is a remarkable woman, Deemah Al-Yahya. As a tech pioneer and the first Saudi female assigned the role of executive director, leading developer experience & digital innovation,…
Why Formula E is great for electric power and motorsport
With over 365,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles sold since the model debuted in 2010, Nissan has made use of its existing EV experience to develop the all-new powertrain for its Formula E race car. In turn, the learnings from the track…