Based at the Abu Dhabi Technology Innovation Institute, the project is part of the UAE’s drive to expand its global AI research footprint.
The company’s latest wearable adds a display for apps and alerts, paired with a Neural Band wrist controller. Launch is set for September 30 at $799.
The gig-economy platform will cut 30% of its staff in the upcoming pivot, citing productivity gains from automation and a flatter structure.
Google Pay will arrive this year and Alipay+ by 2026 through mada, part of SAMA’s push to expand cashless payments under Vision 2030.
