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The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which is the state-affiliated fossil fuel company, has announced it will be building the energy industry’s largest 5G network. At its completion, the network will span some 11,000m2 and will facilitate the delivery of extremely high bandwidth across all of its onshore and offshore operations, thus streamlining its processes.

Work is scheduled to be...

The UAE has long been regarded as a hub of medical and healthcare expertise. Now, with the development of its Emirati Genome Programme, it is positioning itself as both a pioneer and powerhouse of the genomics sector, which will reap benefits for its population on an individual and a national level, as well as informing insights into disease prevention and treatment all over the world.

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The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has announced the launch of a special digital platform aimed at promoting food security within the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Data Platform collects information from 16 strategic partners from both the private and public sectors to provide an up-to-date overview on all aspects of the industry.

An open-acce...

A new type of blood test may be capable of accurately diagnosing the potential onset of Parkinson’s disease in patients, up to seven years before they begin to exhibit symptoms. By measuring eight specific biomarkers in a blood sample and using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the testing process, the new technology could deliver incredible results.

Not only will this provide a fas...

An innovation exhibition taking place at the Emirates Airlines headquarters last month showcased a raft of new innovations which could be coming soon to a flight near you. The ingenious technologies on display included an AI-powered robot which cleans seats and a face-scanning interface capable of charging customers without the need for card or cash.

The event, named Forsatek, takes place ev...

May witnessed the landmark event of the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a major government initiative which aims to promote forward-thinking technologies and raise awareness in prioritising prevention over treatment. It attracted 200 expert speakers and over 5,000 attendees, with the launch of HealthX one of its most groundbreaking moments.

HealthX is a startup platform which will ...

p>A revolutionary new method of detecting legionella bacteria in water samples has dramatically accelerated the process in Emirati laboratories. The technique, which leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to slash waiting times from two weeks to just two days, has received accreditation from the relevant authorities.

The new ground-breaking new technology is being pioneered by t...

With criminal activity becoming more sophisticated than ever, police investigators have had to adapt with the times. Dubai Police are at the forefront of modern police work, pioneering as they have a plethora of new scientific techniques in identifying suspects and securing convictions. Advanced new methods of DNA testing are one particularly potent weapon in their arsenal.

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Imagine a world where you don’t even have to bother leaving your car to manually fill it with fuel; instead, a robot covers the hard yards for you. That’s the reality of the situation in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Distribution’s flagship service station. In addition to automatic fuelling, the facility is equipped with a range of other AI bells and whistles, too.

A 21st-century ca...

Self-driving vehicles are already being trialled in several sites around the world, including Shanghai in China and Phoenix in the USA. Now, thanks to a new potential collaboration between the UAE’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and a South Korean autonomous driving company, the technology could be soon coming to the UAE, as well.

The partnership is still in the developmental s...