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UAE 3D Printing Programme Graduates First Cohort in Al Ain

ADGM Academy and partners graduate 50 Emirati job seekers in advanced manufacturing, backing Abu Dhabi's industrial diversification push.
ADGM Academy and partners graduate 50 Emirati job seekers in advanced manufacturing, backing Abu Dhabi's industrial diversification push.
Cryptography
Cybersecurity
Defence
Quantum

UAE deploys national crypto-discovery tool in post-quantum race

The UAE Cyber Security Council and QuantumGate have launched a sovereign tool to map and harden cryptographic assets before quantum threats materialise.
The UAE Cyber Security Council and QuantumGate have launched a sovereign tool to map and harden cryptographic assets before quantum threats materialise.
Defence
Space
AI & ML

Earlybird and AVP launch €500m E2D defence-tech fund

A Franco-German venture alliance targets 20 dual-use companies as Europe's €800bn rearmament push reshapes continental capital flows.
A Franco-German venture alliance targets 20 dual-use companies as Europe's €800bn rearmament push reshapes continental capital flows.
AI & ML

Acer Expands Aspire Copilot+ PC Range with AI-Focused Laptops

Acer's four new Aspire AI devices join a crowding Copilot+ PC field as consumer hardware absorbs on-device AI inference.
Acer's four new Aspire AI devices join a crowding Copilot+ PC field as consumer hardware absorbs on-device AI inference.
AI & ML
Datatech
Internet of Things

Gulf states lead agentic AI rollout as data streaming lags

UAE and Saudi Arabia top global agentic AI deployment rates, exposing data infrastructure as the critical constraint on scale.
UAE and Saudi Arabia top global agentic AI deployment rates, exposing data infrastructure as the critical constraint on scale.
AI & ML
Fintech

Permutable's AI macro indices aim to front-run official data

The London firm's sentiment product spans 95 countries and 80+ languages, giving institutions earlier signals on inflation, FX and policy risk.
The London firm's sentiment product spans 95 countries and 80+ languages, giving institutions earlier signals on inflation, FX and policy risk.
AI & ML

Eos Energy lands first ERCOT order under 2 GWh zinc-storage deal

Cerberus-backed Frontier Power activates its first purchase order, putting zinc-based long-duration storage into the Texas grid market.
Cerberus-backed Frontier Power activates its first purchase order, putting zinc-based long-duration storage into the Texas grid market.
Energy

Tencent backs organic flow battery debut in Maldives microgrid

Quino Energy's CarbonX grant funds the first commercial deployment of water-based organic flow batteries on a climate-vulnerable island.
Quino Energy's CarbonX grant funds the first commercial deployment of water-based organic flow batteries on a climate-vulnerable island.
AI & ML
Datatech

Applied Atomics licenses mPower SMR to power AI data centres

A revived small modular reactor design targets the 300 GW power gap that US data centre growth is projected to create by 2035.
A revived small modular reactor design targets the 300 GW power gap that US data centre growth is projected to create by 2035.
Biotech

Cespira and Volvo Group back hydrogen ICE for long-haul trucks

Cespira's HPDI fuel system will power Volvo's 13-litre engine on hydrogen, targeting European commercial launch before 2030.
Cespira's HPDI fuel system will power Volvo's 13-litre engine on hydrogen, targeting European commercial launch before 2030.
AI & ML

Eos Energy takes zinc storage into Germany with 750 MWh DACH deal

A binding supply pact with CAPAC Energy gives US zinc-battery maker Eos its first European commercial framework, targeting 2 GWh by 2031.
A binding supply pact with CAPAC Energy gives US zinc-battery maker Eos its first European commercial framework, targeting 2 GWh by 2031.
AI & ML

Holtec and EDF submit SMR-300 plans for UK's Cottam coal site

A US-UK nuclear joint venture targets a former Nottinghamshire coal plant, testing Britain's private-led Advanced Nuclear Framework at scale.
A US-UK nuclear joint venture targets a former Nottinghamshire coal plant, testing Britain's private-led Advanced Nuclear Framework at scale.
AI & ML

Longshot raises $20m for ground-based kinetic space launcher

A $5m South Park Commons top-up brings Longshot to $20m as it builds the world's largest ballistic launcher for hypersonic and orbital access.
A $5m South Park Commons top-up brings Longshot to $20m as it builds the world's largest ballistic launcher for hypersonic and orbital access.
Biotech

PureCycle and IPL Schoeller prove recycled plastic at commercial scale

A US recycler, a global packaging firm and a fermented-food brand together hit the first commercial food-contact milestone for dissolution-recycled polypropylene.
A US recycler, a global packaging firm and a fermented-food brand together hit the first commercial food-contact milestone for dissolution-recycled polypropylene.
AI & ML

QuantumScape and Honda unite on solid-state battery platform

Honda's rigorous tech evaluation clears the way for a multi-year solid-state battery push with QuantumScape, spanning automotive and beyond.
Honda's rigorous tech evaluation clears the way for a multi-year solid-state battery push with QuantumScape, spanning automotive and beyond.
AI & ML

Roadzen's drivebuddyAI wins $5.3m EV fleet safety deal in India

AI safety platform drivebuddyAI secures its second major Indian fleet order in weeks, covering 3,600 electric buses and trucks.
AI safety platform drivebuddyAI secures its second major Indian fleet order in weeks, covering 3,600 electric buses and trucks.
Space

BlackVe lands $1.5m state backing to scale spacecraft plant in NM

New Mexico backs a multi-mission satellite manufacturer, signalling how US states are competing to anchor sovereign space-industrial capacity.
New Mexico backs a multi-mission satellite manufacturer, signalling how US states are competing to anchor sovereign space-industrial capacity.
AI & ML

CSG unveils armoured vehicles and air defence system at Eurosatory 2026

The Czech industrial group used Paris's premier defence show to launch platforms, sign Ukraine propulsion deal and forge a Turkish armour joint venture.
The Czech industrial group used Paris's premier defence show to launch platforms, sign Ukraine propulsion deal and forge a Turkish armour joint venture.
AI & ML
Datatech

ITG prices Nasdaq IPO to fund US digital infrastructure buildout

The broadband and data centre services firm targets a $370m-$430m raise to cut debt and buy out Oaktree Capital's stake.
The broadband and data centre services firm targets a $370m-$430m raise to cut debt and buy out Oaktree Capital's stake.
AI & ML
Defence

NorthStar wins CAD$40m RCAF deal to guard Canada's orbital frontier

Canada's air force taps a commercial SSA startup for sovereign space surveillance, blending defence procurement with a pending US SPAC listing.
Canada's air force taps a commercial SSA startup for sovereign space surveillance, blending defence procurement with a pending US SPAC listing.
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