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West Asia News Live: Gaza catastrophe sparks urgent diplomacy as Israel-Syria talks signal rare breakthrough
July 25, 2025, 08:24:46 (IST) Whatsapp Facebook Twitter AD Ports Group opens first China office to bolster trade relations amid US tech scrutiny The UAE's state-owned AD Ports Group has opened its first office in China to enhance bilateral trade, a move that comes amid US concerns over Chinese involvement in sensitive port technology, as per a report in Al-Monitor. This strategic expansion is a key component of the UAE's 'Look East' policy, aimed at diversifying its economic partnerships beyond traditional Western allies and cementing its status as a pivotal global logistics hub. The new office supports China's Belt and Road Initiative by expanding its economic influence and securing trade routes in West Asia. However, the development heightens geopolitical tensions, as the United States has consistently voiced concerns about the potential for dual-use technologies in port management systems to pose security risks, potentially straining US-UAE relations.
Al Etihad
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE, US explore ways to enhance cooperation
9 July 2025 18:33 ABU DHABI (WAM)Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with Martina Strong, US Ambassador to the meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership and cooperation between the UAE and the US, as well as enhancing parliamentary relations between the two Al Nuaimi and Strong also exchanged views on key regional and international Al Nuaimi emphasised the vital role that parliamentary institutions play in fostering dialogue, understanding, and communication on issues of mutual interest. He noted that parliamentary diplomacy has become an influential tool in supporting bilateral relations between nations and international organisations, helping advance cooperation across various meeting also touched on the visit of US President Donald Trump to the UAE and the broader region, highlighting the positive outcomes that reinforced cooperation, particularly in areas related to security, stability, and sustainable development. Ambassador Martina Strong expressed appreciation for the strength of US-UAE relations, affirming that the partnership continues to grow, reflecting the mutual commitment of both nations to expanding collaboration, especially in political and economic spheres.
Al Etihad
09-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
44 interns join Lockheed Martin's advanced technology internship in Abu Dhabi
9 July 2025 15:54 ABU DHABI (WAM) Lockheed Martin recently launched the latest edition of its summer internship programme at the Centre for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) in Abu Dhabi, welcoming 44 aspiring engineers, scientists and future year's record-breaking class builds on the momentum of the 2024 summer intake of 32 participants, reflecting Lockheed Martin's continued commitment to developing talent in the United Arab Emirates and shaping the next generation of innovators in defence, aerospace, and advanced 2025 summer cohort includes UAE nationals, US citizens, and residents representing 16 other students have travelled from the United States, Singapore, India, and Italy, underscoring the UAE's emergence as a global destination for innovation. All interns were selected through a rigorous, merit-based process based on academic excellence, technical skills and leadership potential.'Lockheed Martin is a global leader in advancing defence innovation, where high-tech meets high impact,' said Gen. John 'Mick' Nicholson, U.S. Army (Ret.), chief executive of Lockheed Martin Middle East.'In the UAE, we are developing future-ready talent through hands-on experience and practical learning. By working together, we are not only supporting national security but also helping to grow the economy, strengthen STEM skills, and advance the country's long-term capabilities.'This summer, interns will collaborate with Lockheed Martin engineers on five advanced projects focused on space systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation. Project themes include lunar base construction using 3D-printed regolith, autonomous foreign debris detection for aviation safety, modular vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aircraft design, and immersive cockpit simulator will also engage in systems planning and applied innovation.'This is more than a training programme. It is a long-term investment in the UAE's talent pipeline and sovereign capabilities,' said Hala Majeed, manager of Lockheed Martin CISS.'These students are turning knowledge into impact by working on real-world challenges and building the advanced skills needed to lead in critical sectors and technology domains.'Since 2017, the CISS internship programme has graduated over 250 have gone on to build careers in aerospace, engineering, and public service, joining organisations such as EDGE Group, Tawazun, Mubadala, the Ministry of Defence, Dubai Police, TII, Khalifa University, AMMROC, GAL, and more than a dozen startups, tech firms, and industry partners. Lockheed Martin has also hired 14 Emirati interns into high-priority national security programmes, underscoring its long-term investment in local talent. The programme supports national goals for STEM education, workforce development, and industrial self-reliance, while deepening US-UAE collaboration on innovation, research, and talent development.
Arabian Post
01-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
TIME100 Most Influential Company G42 Partners with Tenet for Comprehensive Brand Rollout and Landmark Supercharged Event
Award-winning global design, branding and growth marketing agency Tenet spearheads comprehensive brand rollout for global AI leader G42, marking a major milestone with the spectacular Supercharged 2025 event that showcased the historic US-UAE AI Campus announcement. Abu Dhabi, UAE — July 01, 2025 – Tenet, a globally recognized branding and growth marketing agency, today announced a major milestone in its comprehensive brand rollout partnership with G42, the UAE-based artificial intelligence powerhouse recently named to TIME's prestigious 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. ADVERTISEMENT The partnership reached a defining moment with the flawlessly executed Supercharged 2025 event on June 25 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, where G42 convened its global ecosystem to explore the most urgent questions and boldest possibilities of the AI-enabled world. Elevating a Global AI Leader's Brand on the World Stage As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy and society, G42 has emerged as a defining force in responsible AI development. The company's inclusion in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list recognizes its pivotal role in advancing AI infrastructure globally, including the groundbreaking US-UAE AI Campus—a 5-gigawatt facility spanning 10 square miles in Abu Dhabi, unveiled in the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump. Shantanu Pandey, Founder and CEO of Tenet, reflected on the partnership's significance: 'Working with a TIME100 company that's literally building the future of AI infrastructure is both a privilege and a responsibility. G42's vision to power responsible, inclusive AI for humanity required a comprehensive visual language and brand experience that could match the scale of their ambitions. From the smallest digital asset to the grand environmental design of Supercharged, every element needed to reinforce their position as a global AI leader.' From Strategic Vision to Spectacular Execution Tenet was entrusted with executing G42's comprehensive brand rollout across every conceivable touchpoint. This ongoing initiative encompasses: Complete visual identity implementation across physical and digital environments Digital asset creation for internal and external communications Environmental design and sophisticated wayfinding systems Event visual ecosystem design for Supercharged 2025 Brand design elements spanning from corporate communications to experiential touchpoints The Supercharged event served as the perfect platform to showcase G42's most significant achievements, including their partnerships with OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco for the Stargate UAE project – a next-generation AI infrastructure cluster that will provide best-in-class infrastructure and nation-scale compute capabilities. Where Visionary Content Meets Flawless Visual Execution Supercharged 2025 wasn't just another tech conference – it was a demonstration of how strategic design thinking can amplify the most important conversations of our time. The event featured: Virtual keynote by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on the future of artificial intelligence and global collaboration High-level participation from technology leaders including Microsoft's Vice President Immersive showcases from G42's portfolio companies spanning molecular biology to space exploration Panels exploring critical domains including energy transitions, healthcare breakthroughs, sovereign cloud infrastructure, AI governance, and digital trust Introduction of G42's 'Intelligence Grid' concept powering responsible AI development Every visual element – from immersive wall designs to sophisticated stage backdrops – worked in harmony to create an environment where groundbreaking ideas could unfold naturally. The production quality was stunning, but more importantly, it was purposeful, reinforcing G42's commitment to building a better future through artificial intelligence. 'What made Supercharged extraordinary wasn't just the scale of announcements or the caliber of speakers—it was the collaborative spirit that permeated every aspect,' added Shantanu Pandey. 'The visual design worked seamlessly with the content, the technology served the message, and every detail reinforced G42's commitment to inventing a better everyday through AI.' Also published on Medium. Notice an issue? Arabian Post strives to deliver the most accurate and reliable information to its readers. If you believe you have identified an error or inconsistency in this article, please don't hesitate to contact our editorial team at editor[at]thearabianpost[dot]com. We are committed to promptly addressing any concerns and ensuring the highest level of journalistic integrity.
Al Etihad
29-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
G42 makes it to TIME's 100 most influential companies' list
29 June 2025 12:15 A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)G42, the UAE-based artificial intelligence leader, has made it to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. Featured under the 'Innovators' category and described as a 'Rising AI Power', G42 has been acknowledged for its extraordinary contributions to global AI infrastructure and strategy in the fifth edition of the annual TIME100 list, curated annually by TIME editors and correspondents, highlights companies across sectors that are shaping the future through innovation, ambition, and impact. G42 joins a select group that includes global giants such as OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, Huawei, ByteDance, Palantir, BlackRock, SpaceX, Nintendo, and Berkshire the MENA region, only two companies made it to the list this year — G42 and Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company, which is leading the transformation of the historic Diriyah district into a cultural and heritage hub under Vision 2030.G42 was especially spotlighted for spearheading the world's largest AI infrastructure project outside the United States — a 10-square-mile AI campus in Abu Dhabi, launched in May 2025 in the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump. Developed in collaboration with leading US companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, SoftBank, and Nvidia, the AI campus will include supercomputers, data centres with 5-gigawatt capacity, a science park, and facilities powered by nuclear, solar, and gas sources.'This campus is just one G42 initiative supporting the UAE's 2031 AI superpower goal,' TIME noted. The project forms part of the broader US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, which aims to deepen bilateral cooperation on advanced technologies. Under the agreement, American companies will operate the data centres and extend US-managed cloud services, leveraging the UAE's strategic location to serve nearly half the world's to TIME, Faheem Ahamed, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at G42, said the company sees other AI firms 'not as competition, but [as] potential collaborators.' He added that G42's selection reflects its growing global influence, with giga-scale projects underway in Europe, Kenya, and the US. 'It also reflects a collaborative model that positions the company at the centre of global AI infrastructure development.'Indeed, G42's ambitions extend far beyond the Gulf. Through its subsidiary Core42, the company recently signed a strategic agreement with iGenius to launch Europe's largest AI compute infrastructure — a sovereign AI supercomputer powered by thousands of Nvidia Blackwell to TIME, winning over Washington was pivotal to the company's global ambitions. In May, the US administration relaxed restrictions on semiconductor exports to the UAE, enabling US companies to sell cutting-edge chips for G42's AI campuses. 'For US firms, closer ties offer access to substantial Emirati capital and energy, and closer proximity to half the globe's population,' the TIME report said. The UAE, a forerunner in artificial intelligence policy, has made significant strides in recent years. It was the first country to appoint a Minister of AI in 2017 and to launch a nationwide AI strategy. Institutions such as the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence underscore the nation's commitment to leading AI innovation. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
