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Dubai Plans 100,000 Square Foot AI & Web 3.0 Campus

The initiative will bring $300 million in investment and create more than 3,000 jobs over the next five years.

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On Monday, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced plans to create the largest cluster of artificial intelligence companies and tech startups in the MENA region. The initiative will be known as the “Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus” and has been given the go-ahead through directives by the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also acts as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for the UAE, and President of the DIFC.

Over the next five years, the Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus will expand to over 100,000 square feet and become a haven for entrepreneurs, tech disruptors, developers, and anyone passionate about emerging technologies. The campus will be constructed with a world-class digital infrastructure while including R&D facilities, shared workspaces, and giving access to accelerator programs to build and scale AI companies.

Governor of the DIFC, Essa Kazim, was enthusiastic about the recent announcement, noting that: “DIFC’s 2030 strategy is central to shaping the future of finance and innovation. AI is expected to inject Dh103 billion into the UAE economy by 2035 and contribute 14 percent to the country’s GDP by the decade’s end. The Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus will significantly contribute to this growth as a global nexus for R&D, investment, and innovation by attracting over $300 million in collective funds, 500+ global AI and Web 3.0 startups, and creating 3000+ jobs by 2028”.

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Investors and government officials hope the new initiative will catalyze local growth, attracting global startups, innovators, and industry leaders to the site and establishing a thriving local tech industry.

By seamlessly integrating physical and virtual infrastructures, the Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus could eventually become a preferred headquarters for leading Web 3.0 and AI companies and venture capitalists operating in the MENA region.

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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.

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HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.

The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.

Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.

Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.

Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.

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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.

The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.

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