Regions across England and Wales will receive up to £20m each to boost innovation in sectors including AI, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Read more: Regions from Teesside to Cornwall awarded up to £20m to boost innovation
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Innovate UK announces winners of its Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, awarding funding to startups advancing AI in life sciences, manufacturing and creative sectors. Read more: Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize
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Innovate UK will refocus its £1.1bn budget on high-potential startups, scaling back broad support to prioritise early-stage tech firms and drive UK economic growth. Read more: Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future ‘industry giants’
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Based at the DIFC Innovation Hub, the Dubai PropTech Hub currently tracks 231 UAE-based PropTech companies, with strong activity in listings, investment and marketing platforms The post DIFC launches PropTech 2033 roadmap for Dubai’s real estate future appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Zaid S. Al Khayyat, managing director of AKI, discusses how the group’s integrated healthcare platform—from diagnostics and pharmaceuticals to logistics and retail—is supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a global medical hub The post AKI’s Zaid Al Khayyat on building a connected healthcare ecosystem in the UAE appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The region’s leading medical laboratory exhibition was opened today by Peter Hall, President IMEA, Informa Markets alongside H.E. Dr Amer Sharif, CEO, Dubai Health and H.E. Professor Alawi Al-Sheikh Ali, Director General of Dubai Health Authority Running from 10-13 February, WHX Labs is co-timed with WHX, creating a unified global healthcare platform Both events are expected to welcome 270,000 healthcare professionals to Dubai this week Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2026: WHX Labs (formerly Medlab Middle East) officially opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant milestone as the region’s l
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This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) featured a special Sustainable Fashion Show, held under the theme ‘Green Energy’ as part of the Blue Forum co-hosted by Masdar and Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF). The International Youth Innovation Summit (YSS), an international platform integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable design, joined forces with the global sustainable fashion movement ReVougeX as the core organizers and driving forces behind the show. YSS Executive Chairman Ma Fei and RevougeX Co-founder Alice Ho joined global sustainability leaders at the show, taking place January 14, to witness the
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Set to launch on 4 February with a comprehensive and diverse programme. The event reinforces the DLD’s position as a leading regulatory authority shaping real estate sector trends at both the regional and international levels. Sessions exploring the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, with dedicated themes focusing on innovation, governance, and the evolution of real estate investment models. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 January 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has unveiled the agenda for PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, a leading international platform dedicated to real estate technology, which
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Abu Dhabi 21 January 2026: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, day two of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), taking place the Centre Abu Dhabi was the epicentre of global innovation in autonomous systems shaping the future of defence and commercial sectors. A major highlight of the day was the press conference by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, which announced the signing of four significant defence contracts to
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Government and Semi-Government Entities, Business Community, Educational Institutions, Researchers and Experts are Invited to Participate Four main award categories: Elite, Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Innovation Continuous development approach to operational and evaluation frameworks since the award’s launch Expanding the participation base to include various sectors and educational institutions across the Middle East and North Africa • Simplifying the registration process by offering digital registration via the award website Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 12th January 2026: Under the patronage of His
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