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Hi Dubai
a day ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
FUJIFILM Opens Regional Hub at Expo City Dubai
FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa has officially opened its new regional offices at Expo City Dubai, marking a strategic step in its commitment to innovation, healthcare, and sustainable development in the UAE. The move reinforces the Japanese company's goal of strengthening ties with consumers and partners across the region. The new site also houses the FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC), which will serve as a hub for showcasing cutting-edge solutions and training professionals from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. A global leader in imaging, printing, and healthcare technologies, FUJIFILM is already contributing to the UAE's healthcare ambitions through advanced diagnostic systems. The company is also preparing to launch AI-powered health screening centres, known as NURA, underscoring its focus on early detection and improved health outcomes. Expo City Dubai, built as a legacy site of Expo 2020, is designed as a model for sustainable urban living and a magnet for innovation-driven enterprises. FUJIFILM's arrival highlights the city's growing role as a global business hub. Japan's Ambassador to the UAE, Ken Okaniwa, praised the opening as a reflection of the strong bilateral ties and the UAE's strategic value to international firms. 'I look forward to FUJIFILM's technologies contributing to better healthcare, promotion of industries, and human capacity development,' he said. Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai, welcomed the move, saying FUJIFILM's decision aligns with the city's mission to attract pioneering companies committed to sustainability, innovation, and growth. The FTC will offer hands-on demonstrations and training across FUJIFILM's product lines, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and regional collaboration. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Broadcast Pro
a day ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Fujifilm opens new regional headquarters at Expo City Dubai
The new offices at Expo City Dubai also feature the Fujifilm Technology Centre (FTC), designed to showcase the company's cutting-edge innovations. Fujifilm Middle East and Africa has opened its new regional headquarters at Expo City Dubai, marking a significant step in the company's expansion across key global markets. The new site, located in a community designed as a model for sustainable urban development, will also house the Fujifilm Technology Centre (FTC), aimed at providing hands-on training and demonstrations for employees, business partners, and end-users across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Known globally for its innovations in healthcare, imaging, and printing technologies, Fujifilm is already making a substantial impact in the UAE. The company supplies advanced diagnostic imaging systems that are elevating the standard of care and aligning with the country's broader development goals. As part of its growing healthcare presence, Fujifilm is preparing to roll out NURA, a series of AI-powered screening centers designed to improve early detection and health outcomes in the region. The inauguration of the new office also reflects the company's growth strategy. Over the past five years, Fujifilm has more than doubled its workforce across regional offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco and South Africa. With the new facility, Fujifilm aims to enhance its regional footprint, increase engagement with consumers and partners, and sustain its momentum following a strong performance in 2024. The company is targeting another year of double-digit growth in 2025. H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, said: 'We welcome the inauguration of Fujifilm's new offices and Technology Center in Expo City Dubai. This new investment by Japan's top company in healthcare, imaging and printing reflects the excellent relations between Japan and the UAE as well as the strategic position of the UAE as a global hub for business. I look forward to Fujifilm's technologies contributing to better healthcare, promotion of industries and human capacity development.' Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer, Expo City Dubai, added: 'With its technologies used in vital sectors and its commitment to knowledge-sharing, Fujifilm's choice of Expo City Dubai for its new offices and Technology Centre reinforces the city's position as a hub for global businesses driving innovative solutions in the UAE and beyond. We are proud to welcome Fujifilm to our innovation- and sustainability-focused community – an ecosystem where like-minded entities collaborate to drive meaningful progress.' The Fujifilm Technology Center, an integral part of the new facility, showcases a wide array of the company's solutions through live demonstrations. Visitors can interact with various technologies, gaining hands-on experience and expert insights. Underscoring the global importance of the centre for the company, Masataka Akiyama, President and CEO of Fujifilm Europe, stated: 'Our investment in the new offices and Fujifilm Technology Centre is a powerful enabler for product showcases, including a full-fledged center with hands-on training and lectures delivered by professionals in the UAE, Egypt, and Morocco. We are now also inviting imaging and printing experts to our new Dubai office space to facilitate the exchange of ideas and support the delivery of unrivaled solutions to our customers. The FUJIFILM Technology Center will be invaluable asset in the efforts to leverage our rich heritage of innovation and continue to serve as a benchmark for progress in the region.' Michio Kondo, Managing Director of Fujifilm Middle East and Africa, commented: 'With the opening of our new offices at Dubai Expo City, Fujifilm is starting the next exciting chapter of our success story in the Middle East. As we look to deepen our contribution to the region's prosperity and the wellbeing of its people by providing value through innovation and purpose-driven growth, our new space will be a focal point for co-creation, training, new partnerships, and the development of high-tech solutions to help enhance lives and economies.' The company is also continuing to expand its influence in the region's healthcare sector. Late last year, Fujifilm signed six Memorandums of Understanding with leading medical institutions in Saudi Arabia to promote digital transformation, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. Looking ahead, the firm plans to grow its workforce to support operations at the FTC and strengthen its role in regional knowledge sharing and talent development.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
FUJIFILM doubles down on its Middle East presence with launch of new offices at Expo City Dubai
12 June 2025 00:32 DUBAI (WAM) FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa on Wednesday inaugurated its new offices at Expo City Dubai – an innovation-driven, people-centric community designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and the new centre of Dubai's future. The launch of its new offices is part of the company's future-facing mindset, as well as efforts to increase proximity to end-consumers and key partners. The site will also be home to FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC), which will showcase the company's innovative Japanese company brings world-renowned expertise and innovations to some of the region's vital sectors. As a global leader in healthcare, imaging, and printing technologies, the firm supplies cutting-edge solutions in the UAE such as innovative diagnostic imaging systems helping raise the standard of care in the country and contributing to its development goals. The company is also preparing to launch AI-driven screening centres (NURA) in the UAE, reflecting its commitment to early detection and better health meanwhile, will offer professional training for employees, business partners and end-users in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The centre is equipped with a comprehensive range of FUJIFILM solutions for live demonstrations, allowing visitors to try and test multiple products and of Japan to the UAE, Ken Okaniwa, said, 'We welcome the inauguration of FUJIFILM's new offices and Technology Centre in Expo City Dubai. This new investment by Japan's top company in healthcare, imaging, and printing reflects the excellent relations between Japan and the UAE as well as the strategic position of the UAE as a global hub for business. I look forward to FUJIFILM's technologies contributing to better healthcare, promotion of industries and human capacity development.' Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai, Manal AlBayat, said, 'With its technologies used in vital sectors and its commitment to knowledge-sharing, FUJIFILM's choice of Expo City Dubai for its new offices and Technology Centre reinforces the city's position as a hub for global businesses driving innovative solutions in the UAE and beyond. We are proud to welcome FUJIFILM to our innovation- and sustainability-focused community – an ecosystem where like-minded entities collaborate to drive meaningful progress.'
TECHx
2 days ago
- Business
- TECHx
FUJIFILM Opens New Offices at Expo City Dubai
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » FUJIFILM Opens New Offices at Expo City Dubai FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa announced the inauguration of its new regional offices at Expo City Dubai. The innovation-driven hub is designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and is positioned as a center for Dubai's future growth. The company revealed that the site will also host the FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC). This facility will support training for employees, business partners, and end-users across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. FUJIFILM brings globally recognized expertise to vital sectors in the region. As a leader in healthcare, imaging, and printing technologies, the company offers innovative solutions that include diagnostic imaging systems. These systems are helping raise healthcare standards in the UAE and align with the nation's development goals. Furthermore, FUJIFILM reported plans to launch AI-driven screening centers, known as NURA, across the region. These centers reflect the company's commitment to early disease detection and improved health outcomes. In the past five years, FUJIFILM has more than doubled its staff in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. The company said that opening new offices in the UAE reflects a future-focused mindset and aims to enhance access to consumers and partners. FUJIFILM also highlighted its strong 2024 performance, with expectations of double-digit growth again this year. • In 2024, FUJIFILM recorded significant annual performance • Staff numbers have more than doubled in six regional markets H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, welcomed the inauguration. He stated that FUJIFILM's investment in healthcare, imaging, and printing technologies highlights the strong UAE-Japan relationship. He also emphasized the UAE's role as a global business hub. Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer at Expo City Dubai, said FUJIFILM's move supports the city's position as a center for innovation and sustainability. She added that the company's knowledge-sharing mission aligns with the ecosystem's goals. The FUJIFILM Technology Center features a wide range of solutions for live demonstrations. Visitors can test various products and services on-site. Masataka Akiyama, President and CEO of FUJIFILM Europe, noted the importance of the new center. He said it will serve as a platform for product showcases, hands-on training, and expert-led lectures. He also reported plans to host global imaging and printing experts in Dubai to exchange ideas and deliver advanced solutions. Michio Kondo, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa, described the new offices as a milestone in the company's journey. He stated that the space will foster co-creation, new partnerships, and the development of high-tech solutions to benefit both people and economies. At the end of last year, FUJIFILM signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading healthcare institutions in Saudi Arabia. These partnerships aim to boost digital healthcare, improve efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes. FUJIFILM also revealed plans to hire new talent to support operations at the Technology Center. The company reaffirmed its role in developing regional capabilities and promoting knowledge sharing.
Zawya
07-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Expo City Dubai expands global innovation network and advances sustainable urban development with Korean collaboration
DUBAI – Expo City Dubai has signed a partnership agreement with two Korean entities – the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and the Korea IT Cooperation Centre (KICC) – to advance sustainable urban development by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and international collaboration. Formalised on the sidelines of the Cities in Action Forum at Expo City Dubai, the partnership will enhance knowledge exchange and support technological solutions to urban development challenges by providing Korean startups and companies access to Expo City's dynamic economic free zone and its Urban Lab – an advanced city-wide testbed for trialling new technologies. Under the agreement, KITA – Korea's largest business organisation with 73,000-plus members – and KICC – which has supported more than 200 Korean technology companies to date – will introduce Korean innovators to Expo City Dubai as a place to set up their business and a platform for sharing expertise and supporting proof-of-concept (PoC) projects. Korean startups will gain preferential access to conduct trials at Expo City Dubai's Urban Lab, leveraging more than 200,000 live data points from advanced IoT systems, cameras and sensors around the city to obtain real-time data and insights into a technology's performance in a dynamic urban setting and regulatory-compliant sandbox environment. Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai, said: 'As the premier destination in the region for innovation and entrepreneurship, this tripartite agreement enables us to leverage global expertise to nurture solutions to the challenges of urban life. Together with KITA and KICC, we will facilitate the testing, scaling and commercialisation of near-market-ready technologies, attracting new innovators to Expo City and reaffirming our position as a global hub for innovation, where like-minded entities can shape a brighter future." PhilJae Park, President of KITA MENA, said: 'As a leader in promoting PoC projects in Korea and around the world, KITA will leverage its decades of international experience to work with Expo City Dubai for our mutual benefit and success. We are committed to providing comprehensive support to enable Korean conglomerates, medium-sized companies, and startups to form a unified team and participate in upcoming collaborative projects.' Junbai Yoon, Director of KICC UAE, said: 'Collaborating with Expo City Dubai reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and advancing technological solutions on a global scale. By integrating Korean expertise in AI and ICT with Expo City's advanced, city-wide Urban Lab testbed, we aim to empower startups to develop impactful solutions that address real-world challenges and create sustainable urban environments. This partnership is a vital step towards building a robust cross-border innovation network that will benefit cities around the world.' Expo City's business hub and free zone offers incentives for company establishment, expedited licensing and shared corporate services, while the city's Urban Lab environment can be tailored to each solution's requirements, creating a favourable environment for innovation and empowering entrepreneurs and startups to bring their products and technologies to market. The collaboration also aims to build a robust cross-border startup ecosystem with support from public agencies and funding for PoC programmes. Expo City's prime location and world-class connectivity put it at the centre of Dubai's future – a hub connecting Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port, and a key driver of Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33), attracting industries and organisations from around the world that support the growth of innovation and the knowledge-based economy. About Expo City Dubai Expo City Dubai, the legacy city of Expo 2020 Dubai, is an innovation-driven, people-centric community rooted in the belief that collaboration can propel sustainable progress. Its prime location and world-class connectivity place it at the centre of Dubai's future – the lynchpin between Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port and a key driver of Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) A world-class free zone, it is home to a thriving business community that supports cross-sector collaboration and provides a springboard for businesses of all sizes to scale and grow, enhancing Dubai's position as a global centre of trade and reinforcing the UAE's development and diversification ambitions Its residential communities redefine urban living, exemplifying best practice in innovative, environment-friendly design with a focus on wellbeing and happiness An incubator for innovation, it is a testbed for solutions and a platform for groundbreaking ideas that benefit both people and the planet Packed with educational, cultural and entertainment offerings, with more than 30 indoor and outdoor venues attracting globally significant events, it celebrates human creativity and ingenuity and inspires future generations Designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2050 and its broader decarbonisation targets raise the bar on responsible urban development About Korea International Trade Association (KITA) KITA (Korea International Trade Association) was established in 1946 with the objective of advancing the Korean economy through trade. It is the largest business organisation in Korea, with over 70,000 member companies, and has played a critical role in Korea's transformation into one of the world's top trading nations. The representative association organising various types of delegations including large corporations and SMEs to promote inbound and outbound investment The host of NextRise, the largest startup innovation fair in Asia, connecting 250+ Global MNCs/VCs and 2,000+ startups through business meetings, conferences and pitching events The bridge between the global corporations and Korean startups operating the Fortune 500 Connect program. Since 2018, KITA has successfully matched over 210 global companies including LVMH, BMW, with prominent startups A leading business organization with a network of 13 regional centres and 12 overseas centres in major cities. The MENA region is covered by KITA MENA Headquarters, located in Dubai, UAE About Korea IT Cooperation Centre (KICC) UAE Korea IT Cooperation Centre (KICC) UAE is a strategic business hub dedicated to promoting and supporting Korean ICT and AI companies in expanding into the UAE and MENA markets. Operated under the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea, KICC UAE provides comprehensive market entry support, fostering opportunities for Korean technology firms to establish a strong regional presence A strategic bridge for technology exchange, KICC UAE connects Korean ICT companies with key public and private sector stakeholders in the UAE, facilitating investment, partnerships, and market entry A platform for growth, it offers a full spectrum of business support services, including market insights, networking opportunities, and tailored assistance to help companies scale in the region A collaborative ecosystem, it partners with government entities, accelerators, and industry leaders to drive digital innovation, supporting Korea's global tech ambitions and the UAE's digital transformation goals A centre for knowledge and innovation, it hosts business forums, delegation visits, and technology showcases, fostering dialogue and cross-sector cooperation in emerging fields such as AI, fintech, and smart cities Aligned with the UAE's long-term vision for economic diversification and technological advancement, KICC UAE continues to play a key role in shaping a mutually beneficial tech-driven future.
