Representational image Doha, Qatar: Doha has been recognised as one of the world’s intelligent cities in Boston Consulting Group’s inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026, placing it in the Emerging Maturity category among 61 major urban centres across 39 countries. The index, released recently, evaluates how cities deploy artificial intelligence and digital technologies to improve resident outcomes, economic opportunities and urban services. It assesses performance across five domains: outcomes, strategy, adoption, ways of working and enablers. Cities are grouped into leading, accelerating, emerging or developing levels of maturity. London leads the overall ranking, followed by Dubai, New York City, Washington and Amsterdam. All five demonstrate leading maturity in at least two domains. Dubai also ranks first globally in the adoption domain for its extensive rollout of smart city solutions and AI applications. Abu Dhabi and Riyadh feature among the accelerating cities, underscoring the Gulf region’s growing presence in the global ranking. Doha appears in the Emerging cohort alongside cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong and Medina. The Qatari capital is listed after Riyadh in the index’s ordered results, reflecting solid progress while highlighting opportunities for further advancement. The report notes that no single city leads every domain, and even top performers have areas requiring strengthening. A central finding is that AI adoption drives better resident outcomes. Cities in the top third for AI use cases deliver higher quality of life. The index shows that expanding AI deployment can lift maturity even for cities starting with fewer applications. Residents across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including those in cities such as Doha, display particularly strong enthusiasm for generative AI tools and optimism about their future impact. This positive sentiment forms a virtuous circle: higher usage increases satisfaction, which encourages more use cases and greater overall maturity. Smart city app usage follows
Jul 30, 2026 · via m.thepeninsulaqatar.com
Illustration: Xia Qing/GT Recently, my Brazilian friend Leo returned from a visit to China's Xiong'an New Area and texted me a single note: "I was amazed." As he wandered through what is widely known as China's "city of the future," the entire scene reminded him strongly of his home country's capital. "It feels like Brasilia in many ways," he told me. The wide, orderly avenues, the top-down master planning, and the sense of building an entirely new urban landscape from scratch all echoed the bold vision behind Brazil's capital. Brasilia, Brazil's planned capital developed in the late 1950s by Lúcio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer, and Joaquim Cardozo, was built from a national ambition to shift the political center inland from Rio de Janeiro. Brasilia's bold modernist architecture and innovative urban design earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1987 and later recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Design. More than six decades on, Brasilia remains a living, evolving capital. Its continuous population growth demands thoughtful modernization, particularly in the constant upgrading of infrastructure, public services, and urban livability. Originally planned for roughly one million residents, the Brasilia metropolitan area now houses around three million people. This growth makes continuous investment in infrastructure essential, particularly in public transportation and, above all, the expansion of the metro system. It is against this backdrop that Leo sees some reference value in Xiong'an, especially in terms of smart urban planning, green development, intelligent infrastructure, and high-quality community services. In his eyes, the two cities share deep similarities. Both emerged from national moments of optimism and ambition, embodying their countries' confidence in shaping a better future. Both feature expansive artificial lakes that enhance beauty and integrate urban life with nature. I visited Xiong'an shortly after Leo's trip. Like him, I arrived prepared for monumental construction
Jul 30, 2026 · via globaltimes.cn
KUALA LUMPUR: From designing smarter homes to creating more liveable cities, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape Malaysia's built environment as architects, developers and policymakers embrace a new era of technology-driven innovation. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said AI was already being adopted by architects and civil servants in various aspects of design work, in line with the government's ambition of transforming Malaysia into an AI nation by 2030. "AI is no longer a vision. It is now part of our mission," he said when met after opening the Asean Real Estate Conference (AREC) 2026 and ARCHIDEX 2026 here on Thursday (July 30). Nga said architects and civil servants had already begun incorporating AI into their work, adding that the technology was gradually becoming part of the industry's day-to-day operations. "We are actually starting to implement it," he said, adding that Malaysia was well-positioned to embrace AI as it develops its sovereign AI capabilities and works with global technology company Nvidia. "Malaysia has great potential," he added. AREC x ARCHIDEX 2026 brought together architects, designers, developers, manufacturers, policymakers and other built environment professionals from Malaysia and abroad, while attracting thousands of trade visitors. In his speech, Nga said housing had evolved beyond providing shelter, with today's homes serving as places where people live, work, learn and build communities. "A house is built by bricks and mortar, but a home is built by hopes and dreams," he said, adding that the conference theme, "Rethinking Real Estate: Housing with Heart," reflected the need to place people at the centre of future urban development. "Our vision is clear. We want urban environments that are not only liveable, but also truly lovable," he said, stressing that quality housing should be complemented by access to jobs, education, healthcare, public transport and
Jul 30, 2026 · via thestar.com.my
To cool or not to cool? As extreme heatwaves grip the European continent, the debate over air conditioning has reached a boiling point, transforming a technical necessity into a fierce cultural and political battlefield. In France, where only about one in four households is air-conditioned, localised blackouts — like the massive transformer failure in Finistère that left over 100,000 homes in the dark during a June canicule — have exposed the fragility of an ageing energy grid under thermal stress. The climate control divide is continent-wide: while Spain has normalised cooling in over 40% of its homes, and Italy absorbs nearly a third of the EU’s cooling power, Germany and the Low Countries remain structurally unprepared, still well below 20% of dwellings equipped. Yet, while active cooling is a medical necessity for vulnerable people, from the elderly in care homes to pregnant women, its environmental feedback loop is devastating — fuelling the very urban heat island effect it tries to escape, and accounting for a massive spike in power demand and associated emissions. How to break this thermal deadlock? The answer might not lie in the high-tech, energy-guzzling promises of tomorrow, but in the forgotten, passive wisdom of the past. "Architects have been talking about this for years; it's just that this is the first time anyone is bothering to listen," says Christine Thornley, a chartered architect based in the northeast of England and founder of Grove Studio Architecture. To resolve the modern cooling crisis, Thornley argues that we must first deconstruct the errors of 20th-century construction, which relied on cheap fossil fuels to bypass the natural environment. "We spent a long time focusing on how to make buildings more energy efficient to heat them in winter, and then we forgot that there's a converse side to that," Thornley explains.
Jul 30, 2026 · via youris.com
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has taken a new step in its digital transformation agenda by signing an agreement with the Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance (DEC40), an international organization promoting cooperation in smart city development and the digital economy, on July 28, to advance collaboration in smart cities, artificial intelligence and regional innovation. The partnership between the Kazakh Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and DEC40 provides opportunities to exchange international expertise, attract technology companies and investors and introduce advanced solutions in artificial intelligence, digital governance and Smart region/Smart city development. Its success, however, will depend on how effectively international cooperation is converted into practical projects that improve public services, urban efficiency and quality of life. Astana as a model for AI-driven urban management Astana is becoming the main testing ground for Kazakhstan’s smart city ambitions. The capital is developing an integrated digital ecosystem combining AI, video analytics, intelligent transport systems and data-driven public administration. A major initiative is the city’s partnership with UAE-based Presight AI. The $190 million six-year project aims to modernize existing infrastructure, expand AI-powered monitoring systems and create a digital twin of Astana by 2030. The initiative will connect urban data systems, improve traffic management, strengthen emergency response and support more efficient city operations. At the same time, the expansion of AI-based technologies will require strong safeguards for data protection, transparency and public trust. Creating a national smart region ecosystem The DEC40 agreement expands Kazakhstan’s focus beyond the capital by supporting regional smart city projects. As one of the first practical steps, Kazakhstan plans to compile a list of priority Smart region/Smart city projects and present them to the DEC40 international community to attract technological solutions, strategic partners and potential investors. This fits into Kazakhstan’s wider digital transformation agenda, which includes AI development, GovTech modernization, cybersecurity,
Jul 30, 2026 · via astanatimes.com
Why large events require smarter, long-term security investments COMMENTARY | The just-concluded World Cup and upcoming Olympics highlight the need to plan beyond the stadium or venue and support public safety years after fans go home. As cities and states prepare for a wave of major public events across the U.S., security planning is becoming more complex. Upcoming events, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as the recently concluded World Cup, require agencies to think well beyond the walls of a stadium or event venue. For state and local leaders, the challenge is not only securing the immediate event footprint. It is understanding what is happening across a broader environment, from transit corridors and parking areas to nearby streets, hotels, fan zones and surrounding neighborhoods. A potential threat may not emerge at the gate. It may begin blocks away, before law enforcement or public safety teams have direct visibility into what is unfolding. That reality is pushing agencies to evaluate how their existing security infrastructure supports large-scale, distributed operations. Many organizations are moving beyond fragmented monitoring systems and exploring technologies such as smart cameras, object detection, mobile sensor platforms and cyber intelligence tools to improve situational awareness across wider event environments. The most effective investments will not be one-time deployments used only for a single event. Instead, they will be technologies and services that help agencies strengthen event security today while creating capabilities that can support public safety, emergency management and city operations long after the crowds leave. Seeing Beyond the Venue Large public events create a unique visibility challenge. Public safety teams may be responsible for monitoring crowded venues, surrounding perimeters and adjacent city blocks, all while coordinating across local, state and federal partners. Relying on manual monitoring alone is not enough when
Jul 30, 2026 · via route-fifty.com
KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): MBSB Research believes the next phase of digital-infrastructure growth will be determined less by land availability alone and more by the sustainable availability of power, water and connectivity. "At the base of the AI stack, utilities represent both the principal enablers and the binding constraints on further expansion," it said in a note on Thursday. The house said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) remains the most direct beneficiary of rising electricity demand, grid reinforcement, transmission investment and new data centre connections. Meanwhile, as the country transitions to more sustainable and resilient energy systems, companies like YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTL) continue to stand out as it shifts its focus towards developing green energy projects such as its Green Data Centre Park in Kulai, and upcoming 100MW solar farm in Kelantan. With the launch of the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030 (AI Nation 2030) by the Ministry of Digital, key beneficiaries include companies within the construction, utilities, and renewable energy sectors, according to MBSB. AI Nation 2030 aims to transform Malaysia into “a value-driven AI nation that uses AI to advance inclusive growth, sustainability and the well-being of the rakyat”. To achieve this, the plan outlines two main components — Impact Engines and Foundational Enablers — which focuses on identifying where AI should be deployed to solve sector-specific problems in areas such as healthcare, smart cities, public services, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, power utilities, oil and gas services, agriculture, plantations and MSMEs. “Rather than treating AI infrastructure, skills and regulation as separate policy agendas, it links them directly to sector demand,” the research house said. Within the construction sector, players like Sunway Construction Group Bhd (KL:SUNCON) and IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) are to remain the clearest near-term beneficiaries as data centre contracts aid in order-book replenishment and progress
Jul 30, 2026 · via theedgemalaysia.com
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam’s biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, is moving into global markets as business at home slows, planning nearly two dozen projects in at least 15 countries, from a “Vietnam Town” in Uzbekistan to smart cities in India and a riverfront development in Congo. Profits from Vingroup’s flagship real estate business have long funded its investments in diverse industries including automaking and technology. But Vietnam’s once sizzling property market is cooling, while its electric vehicle company VinFast is losing money. Other WRAL Top Stories As opportunities for large developments at home become harder to find, Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest privately owned company, is looking overseas to generate the money needed to fund its ambitions in EVs, artificial intelligence and robotics, industries central to Vietnam's goal of becoming Asia’s next tiger economy. In Uzbekistan, Vingroup signed an agreement in December to build a “Vietnam Town” in its capital, the ancient Silk Road city of Tashkent. In Central Asia’s largest metropolis, it envisions a development modeled on its signature projects in Vietnam, combining homes, shopping centers, schools, hospitals and EV charging stations. Other projects include tourism ventures like a zoo in India and smart-city projects in Africa and plans to develop motors and moving parts needed for robots in Germany. Like China before it, Vietnam wants to build globally competitive companies now that the export-led model that has lifted the country out of poverty is, in the words of Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, under “unprecedented strain.” “Growth is slowing. Public debt and the cost of capital are rising. Climate change is threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of millions. Disruptive technologies create immense opportunities, but also new divides,” he said in a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense summit. Vingroup leads Vietnam’s overseas push Vietnam stepped up its expansion
Jul 29, 2026 · via wral.com
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS July 29, 2026 at 18:04 JST Private security officers stand guard at the entrance of the VinFast electric vehicle plant in Thoothukudi, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo) HANOI--Vietnam’s biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, is moving into global markets as business at home slows, planning nearly two dozen projects in at least 15 countries, from a “Vietnam Town” in Uzbekistan to smart cities in India and a riverfront development in Congo. Profits from Vingroup’s flagship real estate business have long funded its investments in diverse industries including automaking and technology. But Vietnam’s once sizzling property market is cooling, while its electric vehicle company VinFast is losing money. As opportunities for large developments at home become harder to find, Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest privately owned company, is looking overseas to generate the money needed to fund its ambitions in EVs, artificial intelligence and robotics, industries central to Vietnam’s goal of becoming Asia’s next tiger economy. In Uzbekistan, Vingroup signed an agreement in December to build a “Vietnam Town” in its capital, the ancient Silk Road city of Tashkent. In Central Asia’s largest metropolis, it envisions a development modeled on its signature projects in Vietnam, combining homes, shopping centers, schools, hospitals and EV charging stations. Other projects include tourism ventures like a zoo in India and smart-city projects in Africa to plans to develop motors and moving parts needed for robots in Germany. Like China before it, Vietnam wants to build globally competitive companies now that the export-led model that has lifted the country out of poverty is, in the words of Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, under “unprecedented strain.” “Growth is slowing. Public debt and the cost of capital are rising. Climate change is threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of millions. Disruptive
Jul 29, 2026 · via asahi.com
Wasim Alnahlawi - stock.adobe.co How KAFD is building the digital backbone of Riyadh’s financial district Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Financial District is combining AI, IoT, digital twins, multicloud infrastructure and next-generation connectivity to turn Riyadh’s financial centre into a living testbed for smart city technology Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to establish itself as a global financial and technology hub are increasingly visible in the physical transformation of Riyadh. But at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), much of the infrastructure underpinning that transformation is deliberately designed to remain out of sight. Across 1.6 million square metres of mixed-use development, a growing layer of connected infrastructure links buildings, mobility systems, utilities, public spaces and digital services. More than 100,000 assets are monitored in real time. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) technologies and data analytics are being used to anticipate maintenance requirements, optimise energy consumption and improve day-to-day operations. For Ramez AlFayez, chief information and technology officer at KAFD, this reflects a wider change in the role technology plays win organisations, moving beyond its traditional position as a support function to become an integral part of business strategy. “When I joined KAFD, the district already had a digital infrastructure in place,” he says. “The infrastructure was originally designed to support a modern business district, but our vision was to transform KAFD into one of the world’s leading smart financial districts.” That required KAFD to reassess its technology landscape, modernise core platforms and strengthen integration between systems. Rather than managing individual technologies independently, the aim was to operate the district as a single connected digital ecosystem. Today, smart mobility, building management, energy systems, public spaces and digital infrastructure feed into a centralised smart city platform. This integrates with AI-enabled systems including IBM Maximo, allowing KAFD to use data for
Jul 29, 2026 · via computerweekly.com
Dive Brief: - The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to bring private sector investment into its renovation of Washington Union Station in the District of Columbia, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced July 24. - The DOT will invest $24 million to help develop a public-private partnership that would expand the station’s capacity, improve the passenger experience and expedite the project, according to a news release. - Duffy previously announced a $466 million investment in the project, which will go to critical structural repairs, expanding the passenger concourse, improving security and adding “family-friendly infrastructure.” Dive Insight: The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit established by Congress in 1983, had planned to renovate the station as part of a new transit-oriented development neighborhood under the Biden administration. The project was estimated to cost about $10 billion in 2022. “We’re not just throwing money at the problem like the last administration did,” Duffy said in a statement. “We’re thinking strategically and creating a public-private partnership to deliver meaningful upgrades to Union Station, ensure long-term profitability for this gorgeous transportation monument, and better serve the millions of travelers who rely on this critical transit hub." The DOT’s $24 million investment “allows us to partner with the private sector to engage the industry’s best ideas for the station’s future expansion through a vision that is both ambitious and achievable,” Doug Carr, president and CEO of the USRC, said in a statement. Washington Union Station serves Amtrak along with Maryland and Virginia commuter trains. It also includes a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus and subway stop, as well as an intercity bus station. Duffy said the project is part of President Donald Trump’s plan “to make D.C. beautiful and safe.” Upon completion, Amtrak is expected to relocate its headquarters to the station under a lease
Jul 29, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Dive Brief: - Public sector AI use cases grew 50% from 2024 to 2026, according to a recent research report commissioned by Twilio, a communications platform. But while 86% of organizations viewed their AI use as transparent with the public, only 50% of residents agreed, it said. - The perception gap was not limited to AI adoption: 88% of public sector organizations surveyed rated their digital infrastructure for resident engagement as good or excellent, but just 44% of residents surveyed thought the same. - “While agencies have done the heavy lifting of basic digitization, technological capabilities and citizen expectations are rising faster than governments can adapt,” Erin Reilly, chief social impact officer at Twilio, said in a news release. “To bridge this gap, agencies must focus on connecting existing tools into a unified strategy.” Dive Insight: Digital interactions account for around 70% of all resident engagement, up from 62% two years ago, according to the survey. That number is expected to rise to 76% by next year. Despite the public sector doing “more than ever” in terms of offering digital services, residents reported fewer tangible benefits from digital engagement compared with two years ago, the survey found. Perceptions of public sector digital services benefits — including time saved, getting better results and having a better experience — all plunged by double digit percentage points. Some local governments expect AI to play a larger role in resident interactions going forward. “As AI adoption accelerates, building trust with residents must be designed directly into the citizen experience from day one,” Reilly said. The top three AI use cases public sector respondents gave in the survey included answering resident questions or resolving issues, resident segmentation and targeting and analyzing data. As many as 45% of public sector leaders report using generative AI regularly,
Jul 29, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Lord Mayor of Cork Welcomes EU Fisheries Ministers to City Hall for Key Meeting 29/07/2026 The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, has welcomed fisheries ministers from across the EU to City Hall today for their informal AGRIFISH Fisheries meeting. Chaired by Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, the meeting has brought together fisheries ministers, European Commission officials and invited institutional representatives to discuss the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. The discussion will include consideration of how the Union can sustainably develop its fisheries and aquaculture sectors and ensure that the important role of these sectors is appropriately reflected in the regulatory framework. Ministers visited Kinsale on Tuesday before the Lord Mayor welcomed them to Cork City at an event in University College Cork that evening. The Lord Mayor, and the Deputy Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Brian Geaney, formally welcomed Minister Heydon, and Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley, to City Hall on Wednesday morning before the Lord Mayor welcomed the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, and the individual ministers and officials from across the EU. The Lord Mayor explained how the AGRIFISH meeting was taking place in a city which a deep connection to the river Lee, which flows into one of the world’s greatest natural harbours, and in a county studded with fishing communities whose love of and connection to the sea also runs deep. “The sea has shaped our county and our city - indeed it has shaped our way of life,” the Lord Mayor said. “Cork is therefore a fitting place to gather to discuss the future of fisheries and our shared marine resources. “The waters that surround us provide livelihoods and sustain communities that have looked to the sea for generations. “Yet
Jul 29, 2026 · via corkcity.ie
Wednesday’s Headlines Cut to the Bone Transit and rail only get a small share of the federal highway trust fund as is, and the Trump administration now wants to take away that. By Blake Aued 12:01 AM EDT on July 29, 2026 Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog's daily national news digest for years. He's also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York. Read More: Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org. More from Streetsblog USA ‘Flock Off’: Mass Surveillance Surge Jeopardizes Lifesaving Crash Reduction Strategy A surveillance company's controversial business model has made traffic enforcement look bad by association. The effects could cost hundreds of lives. July 30, 2026 Thursday’s Headlines Are Third Spaces What happened to the neighborhood pub or indie coffee shop? They became places you drive past rather than walk to. July 30, 2026 Letter From Bogotá: How A Great World Capital Puts Housing, Transit and Public Space First The city's Secretary of Habitat Vanessa Velasco oversees the whole habitat and urban development ecosystem. July 29, 2026 Tuesday’s Headlines Drag Their Feet The Trump administration has refused to award any grants for transit capital projects over the past year and a half. July 28, 2026 A NYC Delivery App Isn’t Paying Minimum Pay Law — And Admitting It Like nature, tech companies always find a way ... to subvert Mankind's noblest
Jul 29, 2026 · via usa.streetsblog.org
SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT), has sparked a silent revolution within industrial design. As billions of devices are deployed across smart cities, remote fields, and deep sea research sites, demand for autonomous power is at a critical tipping-point. These devices need energy sources that can function without maintenance for many decades. The industry has shifted from focusing on energy capacity to “functional power density.” PKCell is a Reliable High Energy Density Primary Lithium Battery Supplier in this changing landscape. It bridges the gap between theoretical and real-world chemistry. The company has achieved new technical milestones for electrochemical stability. This enables the next-generation of “fit and forget” technology. This transition marks an important shift from being a supplier of components to becoming a strategic architect for advanced power solutions. Redefining Milestone: From Simple Power Reliability to Functional Power Capacity The battery industry has measured its success for years by milliampere hours (mAh). In the context of industrial sensing and smart utility meters, high capacity is not enough to guarantee performance. A battery with a high energy density will be useless if it suffers significant self-discharge during long periods of inactivity. The true milestone for modern manufacturers is to achieve chemical stability, which ensures that power is available when needed, even if it has been stored for a decade. Shenzhen Pkcell Battery Co., Ltd. addresses this challenge by optimizing its internal chemistry in its Lithium Thionyl Chloride and Lithium Manganese Dioxide systems. The factory uses high-purity raw materials and specialized electrolyte formulas to produce cells with a self-discharge of less than 1% per year at room temperature. This level of stability helps prevent the early onset passivation. Passivation is a common problem where a resistive film forms on the anode of
Jul 29, 2026 · via desmoinesregister.com
Robo.ai and Abu Dhabi Enterprise Jointly Establish AI Industrial Group Alif Holding to Serve Infrastructure, Government and Industrial Sectors Rhea-AI Summary Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) announced a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings to establish Alif Holding, an intelligent industrial technology group headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Robo.ai will hold a controlling stake. The Group will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across the UAE, GCC and global markets. Alif Holding is built around two platforms: an intelligent equipment platform focused on robotics, automation, advanced composite materials and manufacturing, and an intelligent software platform covering industrial AI, computer vision, AI agents and large language models, digital twins, and data and analytics. The Group will target mission-critical domains such as energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure, designing systems to government-grade security and reliability standards. The Group plans to build engineering, assembly and production capabilities in Abu Dhabi under a “Made in UAE” approach, progressing through four phases from acquiring proven global technologies to scaling internationally. It will adopt technology-neutral, open-architecture designs and partner with international AI, robotics, sensor, software, communications and public safety technology firms. According to Robo.ai, the initiative aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and Abu Dhabi’s ambition in advanced industry, while PwC estimates AI could add close to US$96 billion, or about 13.6% of GDP, to the UAE economy by 2030. Positive - Joint venture with Eleven International Holdings to form Alif Holding with Robo.ai as controlling stakeholder - Two-platform structure spanning intelligent equipment and industrial AI software for government and infrastructure markets - “Made in UAE” manufacturing plan with engineering, assembly and production capabilities in Abu Dhabi - Focus on mission-critical sectors including energy, oil and gas, ports,
Jul 29, 2026 · via stocktitan.net
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) (the "Company" or "Robo.ai") today announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings for the proposed establishment of Alif Holding,an intelligent industrial technology group (the "Group"). The Group will be headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with Robo.ai holding a controlling stake, and will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across the UAE, the GCC region and global markets. Under the banner of "Building Intelligent Industries", the venture is structured around two integrated platforms: The intelligent equipment platform covers robotics and automation, advanced composite materials, and intelligent equipment and manufacturing. On the other hand, the intelligent software platform covers industrial AI, computer vision, AI agents and large language models, digital twin, and data and analytics. The Group's business focus will be centered on government and public-sector projects, as well as mission-critical domains. Target industries includes energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure. All related systems will be engineered to meet the security, reliability and continuity standards required for government-grade deployments. On the manufacturing front, the Group plans to establish engineering, assembly and production capabilities in Abu Dhabi, delivering on a "Made in UAE" proposition. Its development roadmap comprises four phases: acquiring proven global technologies, integrating them into a unified platform, manufacturing in the UAE to international standards, and scaling into regional and global markets. In terms of technology, the Group is committed to technology neutrality and open architecture, partnering with international AI, robotics, sensor, software, communications, and public safety and security technology companies. The initiative is strongly aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and with Abu Dhabi's development as a centre for artificial intelligence
Jul 29, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Medan – As part of the 18th APEKSI 2026 National Working Meeting (Rakernas) in Medan, the Mayor’s assistants participated in the Ladies Program, designed to strengthen leadership and communication capacity. This activity featured a Public Speaking Class with Becky Tumewu, followed by a cross-regional Sharing Session, providing a platform for sharing experiences and best practices in supporting city development. Through this activity, participants gained knowledge to boost their self-confidence and expand their collaborative networks across regions. In the Public Speaking session, the Mayor’s assistants learned about the importance of effective communication as part of their strategic role in society. The material presented emphasized strengthening self-confidence through positive affirmations, healthy self-awareness, and the ability to manage adaptive body language to appear comfortable, authentic, and convincing in various situations. This knowledge is expected to support the implementation of various social and community activities, as well as advocacy for development programs in their respective regions. Meanwhile, the Sharing Session served as an inspiring forum for participants to exchange ideas on flagship programs implemented in various cities. Various innovations were presented, ranging from the development of a circular economy and PKK cadre-based waste management in Makassar, to the preservation of traditional textiles through cross-community collaboration in Samarinda, and the reactivation of Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) in Magelang as an effort to strengthen public health services. Through these trainings and synergies, the Ladies Program is expected to further strengthen the role of regional head assistants as drivers of social innovation, community empowerment, and inclusive and sustainable city development. The Ladies Program concluded with a Fun Cooking activity: Mashed Sweet Potatoes on July 2, 2026, following a group exercise session with the mayors.
Jul 29, 2026 · via apeksi.id