UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence - umex simtex

UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence

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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Under the Patronage of Hamdan bin Mohammed RTA Opens Registration for 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport 2026

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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Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative - dubai future

Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced its support for 26 research projects led by 14 universities and academic institutions in Dubai, marking the conclusion of the second cycle of Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative. The Initiative forms part of Dubai RDI Program under the Dubai RDI Ecosystem, which was formed as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation. The Ecosystem is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation and

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ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel a...

ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel and tourism

The Global Stage, Future Stage and newly rebranded Experience Stage to deliver industry-led intelligence, innovation and inclusive growth, reinforcing Arabian Travel Market as the place to learn from and shape the future of travel Leading global market research and insight companies, including Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, Euromonitor, GSIQ, Dragon Trail, Videc, Women in Travel CIC, and ICCA, to lead discussions ATM will take place from 4-7 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 January 2026: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its extensive conference programme for ATM 2026, outl

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A Statement by His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Al Awar Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University on the 20th Anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

January 03, 2025: “The anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s accession as Ruler of Dubai represents a national moment in which we reflect on the journey of a visionary leader who created a global model, and a forward-looking vision that positioned Dubai as a hub for innovation and future-making. Since January 4, His Highness has established a leadership model that transformed Dubai into an open space for innovation, placed people at the heart of every investment, and made knowledge the driving force of development. Through this vision, Dubai has not only kept pace with the world but has become a partner i

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Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through a strategic partnership with ASPIRE and Phygital International - mi...

Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through a strategic partnership with ASPIRE and Phygital International

UAE, Wednesday, 24 December 2025- The Ministry of Sports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASPIRE and Phygital International, on the sidelines of the Phygital Sports Summit, hosted by Abu Dhabi in parallel with the Games of the Future 2025 (GOTF). The summit brought together global experts, athletes, innovators, and local and international decision-makers to discuss the evolution and future potential of phygital sports. This MoU is a non-binding framework agreement that sets out the intent of the three parties to collaborate on phygital sports initiatives in the UAE. It builds on the successful delivery of the Games of th

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub Expands Partnership With Uuds Aero To Develop New Facilities And Regional First Cabin Ex...

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub Expands Partnership With Uuds Aero To Develop New Facilities And Regional First Cabin Excellence Center

Dubai, UAE, 23 December 2025: The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has expanded its collaboration with UUDS AERO as the company grows its footprint with two new Code F plots capable of accommodating independently three wide-body aircraft for cabin completion and retrofit. The expansion reflects UUDS’s continued commitment to serving the region’s growing aerospace market and reinforces MBRAH’s mission to support the next phase of industry innovation. As part of this growth, MBR Aerospace Hub will develop a 40,000 sqm Cabin Excellence Center within the Airline Manufacturing and Supply Chain Zone, marking the first fac

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RTA Deploys Drone Technology to Inspect Dubai Metro Tunnels - deploys drone

RTA Deploys Drone Technology to Inspect Dubai Metro Tunnels

The Initiative Aims to Enhance Operational Safety and Efficiency The technology reduces inspection time by 60% and significantly enhances overall inspection efficiency Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 22nd December 2025: Reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational safety and efficiency, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the deployment of drone technology to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels, in collaboration with the metro operator, Keolis MHI. The initiative represents a step change in inspection practices and marks the beginning of a new phase of innovation, excellence, and digital advancement in Dubai

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WHX in Dubai (formerly Arab Health) to debut specialised Biotech & Life Sciences Zone as sector growth accelerates globall...

WHX in Dubai (formerly Arab Health) to debut specialised Biotech & Life Sciences Zone as sector growth accelerates globally

The global biotechnology market is projected to reach over $4 trillion by 2035; the GCC market is expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2028, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the growth in the region Biotechnology and life sciences serve as a strategic bridge, connecting cutting-edge research with real-world healthcare transformation World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, formerly Arab Health, will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 9-12 February 2026, welcoming more than 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors at the largest healthcare event in 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 December 2025: World Health Expo

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Industry research presented at Automechanika Dubai explores AI's role in the future of mobility - industry research

Industry research presented at Automechanika Dubai explores AI’s role in the future of mobility

During Innovation4Mobility at Automechanika Dubai yesterday, Kearney shared insights from a global study on the future of AI in the mobility ecosystem The research outlines potential future scenarios for AI in mobility and underscores the need for shared governance and unified goals Other critical topics addressed at Innovation4Mobility this week include cybersecurity and circular mobility models Dubai, UAE: As mobility continues to evolve at pace, industry leaders, experts, and policymakers have convened at Innovation4Mobility at Automechanika Dubai to examine the technologies driving a smarter, cleaner, and more connected transp

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