Latest news with #HussainAlMahmoudi
Khaleej Times
01-08-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
He Grew Up Welding in Sharjah — Now He's Leading Its Innovation Hub
In this episode, Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP, shares Sharjah's journey from a cultural center to an emerging innovation hub. He reflects on his upbringing, the emirate's focus on education, and the vision behind its tech ecosystem. From his marketing roots to mentorship under His Highness, Hussain emphasizes the role of youth and knowledge in shaping Sharjah's future.
Sharjah 24
16-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SRTI Park launches Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub
The initiative stems from a strategic partnership between SRTI Park and Maxbyte Technologies, a leading industrial deep tech company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The new hub is positioned to become a regional catalyst for Industry 4.0 transformation, enabling companies—especially SMEs—to adopt digital, robotic, and decarbonization technologies that enhance competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, said during the inauguration: 'We are proud to launch the Maxbyte Industrial Hub from within SRTI Park—a step that marks a pivotal moment in supporting industrial modernization across the UAE and the wider region. The hub offers a real opportunity for manufacturers to access transformative tools, digital strategies, and new frameworks that will allow them to scale efficiently and smartly.' The Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub is built on five key pillars: Innovation, Transformation, Education, Career Development, and Community Building. It aims to train 6,000 skilled professionals and engage over 125 companies in Industry 4.0 adoption by 2028. More than 75 specialized training programs are planned over the next three years, complemented by an annual Industry X.0 Innovation Festival and ongoing meetups for industrial leaders. Ramshankar CS, CEO of Maxbyte, said: 'This hub is where forward-thinking manufacturers will forge their futures. We have designed it as an agile transformation platform where enterprises can adopt digital tools, embrace automation, and build future-ready teams equipped for the next industrial era.' Among the key initiatives presented during the launch were advanced programs in Quantum Computing, Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing, Machine Tools & Smart Production, and the company's flagship LEAP program, which integrates innovation, education, and workforce readiness. The hub has already conducted over 200 ITTI readiness assessments, laying the groundwork for regional transformation. It aims to impact more than 1,500 individuals and become a cornerstone for job creation and talent development in the UAE's industrial sector. The launch of the Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub aligns with the UAE's national Operation 300bn strategy, which is focused on boosting the industrial sector's contribution to GDP, strengthening local manufacturing, and attracting high-tech investments. SRTI Park continues to lead as one of the fastest-growing innovation ecosystems in the Middle East, providing world-class infrastructure and a thriving collaborative environment that bridges government, academia, and the private sector to shape the future of research, innovation, and industrial excellence in Sharjah and beyond.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah takes the lead in advanced manufacturing with launch of Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub at SRTI Park
Sharjah, UAE: In a major leap toward strengthening the UAE's advanced manufacturing ecosystem, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has launched the Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge centre of excellence designed to accelerate industrial transformation in the region. The initiative stems from a strategic partnership between SRTI Park and Maxbyte Technologies, a leading industrial deep tech company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The new hub is positioned to become a regional catalyst for Industry 4.0 transformation, enabling companies—especially SMEs—to adopt digital, robotic, and decarbonization technologies that enhance competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, said during the inauguration: 'We are proud to launch the Maxbyte Industrial Hub from within SRTI Park—a step that marks a pivotal moment in supporting industrial modernization across the UAE and the wider region. The hub offers a real opportunity for manufacturers to access transformative tools, digital strategies, and new frameworks that will allow them to scale efficiently and smartly.' The Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub is built on five key pillars: Innovation, Transformation, Education, Career Development, and Community Building. It aims to train 6,000 skilled professionals and engage over 125 companies in Industry 4.0 adoption by 2028. More than 75 specialized training programs are planned over the next three years, complemented by an annual Industry X.0 Innovation Festival and ongoing meetups for industrial leaders. Ramshankar CS, CEO of Maxbyte, said: 'This hub is where forward-thinking manufacturers will forge their futures. We have designed it as an agile transformation platform where enterprises can adopt digital tools, embrace automation, and build future-ready teams equipped for the next industrial era.' Among the key initiatives presented during the launch were advanced programs in Quantum Computing, Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing, Machine Tools & Smart Production, and the company's flagship LEAP program, which integrates innovation, education, and workforce readiness. The hub has already conducted over 200 ITTI readiness assessments, laying the groundwork for regional transformation. It aims to impact more than 1,500 individuals and become a cornerstone for job creation and talent development in the UAE's industrial sector. The launch of the Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub aligns with the UAE's national Operation 300bn strategy, which is focused on boosting the industrial sector's contribution to GDP, strengthening local manufacturing, and attracting high-tech investments. SRTI Park continues to lead as one of the fastest-growing innovation ecosystems in the Middle East, providing world-class infrastructure and a thriving collaborative environment that bridges government, academia, and the private sector to shape the future of research, innovation, and industrial excellence in Sharjah and beyond.
Sharjah 24
07-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
GIM inaugurates regional expansion at SRTI Park
GIM WildCat is a Commercial Development Centre and Investor Engagement Hub. The move marks a strong new phase in GIM's global journey, accelerating the commercialisation of revolutionary graphene-based technologies in the Middle East and beyond. With presence in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Asia, and the US, GIM is pioneering advanced materials across key sectors through divisions such as GIM GrapheneFibre (graphene enriched carbon fibre), GIM Concrete (patented no cement no water concrete), GIM Composites, GIM StarLight Miami (AI-powered data centre cooling), GIM Medical, GIM Hydrogen, and GIM Space Station. Located at the heart of SRTI Park, GIM WildCat has been designed with the following objectives: demonstrate next-gen graphene-enhanced products and prototypes, facilitate investor relations and strategic partnerships, enable business development and market access across MENA and Asia, and explore joint R&D initiatives within SRTI Park's collaborative ecosystem. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, hailed the collaboration: 'We are delighted to welcome Graphene Innovations Manchester to SRTI Park. Their presence brings world-class graphene technology and sustainable manufacturing closer to the region. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering next-generation industries and attracting the world's most innovative companies to Sharjah.' Dr. Vivek Koncherry, CEO & Chairman of GIM WildCat & GIM, said: 'We are excited to launch GIM WildCat in the UAE's most forward-thinking innovation park. We believe Sharjah and SRTI Park provide the ideal ecosystem for our technologies to thrive—commercially, scientifically, and globally.' ' Sharjah's position as a regional innovation capital made it the perfect choice. With SRTI Park's state-of-the-art infrastructure, streamlined regulatory environment, and close ties to leading academic and research institutions, GIM has found a true innovation partner to propel its ambitions forward,' Dr. Koncherry added. The launch of GIM WildCat signals GIM's deep commitment to the region's growth, sustainability goals, and innovation-driven economy. The company seeks to collaborate with investors and customers to enable them to experience the technologies shaping the future—right from the UAE. Graphene is a single honeycomb layer of carbon atoms that is harder than diamond, stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, more conductive than copper, impermeable to gases, and more flexible and elastic than rubber. Graphene Innovations Manchester is a multi-award-winning world leader in applying graphene across various sectors, integrating robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and extensive expertise in two-dimensional (2D) materials.
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Global company Graphene Innovations Manchester inaugurates regional expansion and commercialization center at Sharjah Innovation Park
GIM WildCat, a Commercial Development Centre and Investor Engagement Hub, is focused on commercialising graphene-based technologies SHARJAH, UAE – Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM), a UK-headquartered deep-tech company internationally recognised for transforming graphene, AI, and robotics into industrial-scale innovations, has opened GIM WildCat, a cutting-edge facility at Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTI Park). GIM WildCat is a Commercial Development Centre and Investor Engagement Hub. The move marks a strong new phase in GIM's global journey, accelerating the commercialisation of revolutionary graphene-based technologies in the Middle East and beyond. With presence in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Asia, and the US, GIM is pioneering advanced materials across key sectors through divisions such as GIM GrapheneFibre (graphene enriched carbon fibre), GIM Concrete (patented no cement no water concrete), GIM Composites, GIM StarLight Miami (AI-powered data centre cooling), GIM Medical, GIM Hydrogen, and GIM Space Station. Located at the heart of SRTI Park, GIM WildCat has been designed with the following objectives: demonstrate next-gen graphene-enhanced products and prototypes, facilitate investor relations and strategic partnerships, enable business development and market access across MENA and Asia, and explore joint R&D initiatives within SRTI Park's collaborative ecosystem. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, hailed the collaboration: 'We are delighted to welcome Graphene Innovations Manchester to SRTI Park. Their presence brings world-class graphene technology and sustainable manufacturing closer to the region. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering next-generation industries and attracting the world's most innovative companies to Sharjah.' Dr. Vivek Koncherry, CEO & Chairman of GIM WildCat & GIM, said: 'We are excited to launch GIM WildCat in the UAE's most forward-thinking innovation park. We believe Sharjah and SRTI Park provide the ideal ecosystem for our technologies to thrive—commercially, scientifically, and globally.' ' Sharjah's position as a regional innovation capital made it the perfect choice. With SRTI Park's state-of-the-art infrastructure, streamlined regulatory environment, and close ties to leading academic and research institutions, GIM has found a true innovation partner to propel its ambitions forward,' Dr. Koncherry added. The launch of GIM WildCat signals GIM's deep commitment to the region's growth, sustainability goals, and innovation-driven economy. The company seeks to collaborate with investors and customers to enable them to experience the technologies shaping the future—right from the UAE. Graphene is a single honeycomb layer of carbon atoms that is harder than diamond, stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, more conductive than copper, impermeable to gases, and more flexible and elastic than rubber. Graphene Innovations Manchester is a multi-award-winning world leader in applying graphene across various sectors, integrating robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and extensive expertise in two-dimensional (2D) materials.
