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26-05-2025
- Gulf Today
UAE unveils world's first jet-powered fire-fighting drone
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) unveiled the 'Suhail' project, the world's first jet-powered drone dedicated to firefighting, in a global precedent from the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, which is being held in Japan between April 13 to October 13, 2025. This globally unprecedented innovation embodies ADCDA's leadership in adopting the latest emergency response technologies and is a step towards a safer and smarter future. With its AI-powered autonomous capabilities Suhail redefines safety standards, enhancing the ability of civil defence teams to access the most difficult locations with the highest levels of precision and efficiency, thereby moving toward new prospects of innovation and readiness. Located within the Empowering Lives Zone, the UAE pavilion, themed 'Earth to Ether,' offers a multi-dimensional experience that combines architectural creativity with cultural richness. It showcases the UAE's vision for shaping the future of humanity and the planet, reflecting the UAE's inspiring journey from its deep roots toward boundless horizons; a journey that celebrates heritage, builds for the future, and believes that true progress can only be achieved through collective action and harmonious minds. The pavilion reflects on the UAE's ambition to empower all life from Earth to Ether and delivers a clear and compelling message: The nation is driving collective progress for humanity and the planet by advancing space exploration, reimagining healthcare and pioneering sustainable technologies and all vital sectors.
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
Switzerland Pavilion: Life, Planet, Augmented Human
Arrayed in a rich green backdrop, the pavilion draws the eye with six white or clear spheres of varying sizes. Surprisingly, the total weight of the structure is only 450 kilograms, making it the exposition's lowest carbon footprint building. The exhibits explore three themes: life, planet, and augmented human. The massive cut-paper picture of life in the Alps shows off the nation's nature-inspired culture. At the same time, the pavilion exhibits scientific work and cutting-edge technology. There are areas where you can see deepfake countermeasures, edible robots, and a chemical reproduction of the smell of comets. The pavilion's mascot is Heidi, known worldwide from the wildly popular novels. In the rooftop Heidi Cafe, they serve cheese dishes and desserts made with Nestlé Kit Kat bars. The Switzerland pavilion is located in the Empowering Lives zone. ( See the official map for details.) Switzerland marks its national day on Tuesday, April 22, at the Expo National Day Hall. Heidi guides visitors on an hour-long tour of the pavilion. (© ) The Switzerland Pavilion (© ) (Originally published in Japanese. Reporting and text by Uchiyama Ken'ichi and . Photographic assistance by Kuroiwa Masakazu of 96-Box. Banner photo © .)
