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The Missing Block in the AI Era
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White Paper

The Missing Block in the AI Era

AbstractArtificial intelligence is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. Much of today’s AI infrastructure relies on centralized cloud systems, where models process data remotely on large computing clusters. This architecture has enabled extraordinary [...]
Published by : Technology Innovation Institute
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Rethinking Construction Materials
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Rethinking Construction Materials

Cement-based materials remain the backbone of global constructionMohamed Saleh, Director of Technology Innovation Institute, highlights a vital shift for the UAE’s construction industry.So far, the Middle East construction industry has treated sustainability a [...]
Published by : Construction Business News Middle East
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How UAE built first homegrown rocket after 2 years with both 'experts, young talent'
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Propulsion and Space
Interview

How UAE built first homegrown rocket after 2 years with both 'experts, young talent'

That time was spent refining objectives, identifying suppliers, running tests and building the infrastructure needed to support the launchTwo minutes before launch, engineers were still rewriting telemetry code. Then the countdown began, and the launchpad fell [...]
Published by : Khaleej Times
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The UAE’s big bet on openness is paying off
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AI and Digital Science
Interview

The UAE’s big bet on openness is paying off

Experts say that as adoption grows across academia, industry, and government, the multiplier effects of open-source AI will continue to scale over the coming ye [...]
Published by : Fast Company ME
Big leap for UAE's homegrown AI as TII releases new Falcon language models
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AI and Digital Science
Interview

Big leap for UAE's homegrown AI as TII releases new Falcon language models

As next-generation technologies evolve at speed, the UAE is asserting itself as a global AI builder. That momentum is reflected in the Technology Innovation Ins [...]
Published by : Al Etihad
Why teaching Arabic to AI is hard and how UAE researchers are solving it
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AI and Digital Science
Interview

Why teaching Arabic to AI is hard and how UAE researchers are solving it

The challenge stems from the language's structure, which includes a high variation between Modern Standard Arabic and regional dialectsBuilding artificial intel [...]
Published by : Khaleej Times
UAE-built Arabic AI model outperforms systems twice its size
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AI and Digital Science
Interview

UAE-built Arabic AI model outperforms systems twice its size

Falcon-H1 Arabic was trained on Arabic-first datasets covering formal language, regional dialects, and culturally grounded contentAbu Dhabi has built an artific [...]
Published by : Khaleej Times
Falcon-H1 Arabic: Redefining AI for the Arabic Language with Dr. Hakim Hacid
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AI and Digital Science
Interview

Falcon-H1 Arabic: Redefining AI for the Arabic Language with Dr. Hakim Hacid

Dr. Hakim Hacid, Chief Researcher for the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Science Research Center at TII, discusses Falcon-H1 Arabic, the UAE’s pioneering l [...]
Published by : Dr. Hakim Hacid
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Inside Abu Dhabi's Nvidia lab: Teaching robots to think, adapt like humans

With Nvidia lab, Abu Dhabi reinforces its position as a global leader in AI and robotics.Engineers are testing robotic arms that adapt to changes and 4-legged r [...]
Published by : Khaleej Times
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Why every Arab country is racing to build its own large language model
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AI and Digital Science
Interview

Why every Arab country is racing to build its own large language model

Regional investment in Arabic AI is soaring, with the market set to exceed $160 billion by 2030.Arabic is spoken by more than 450 million people, yet artificial [...]
Published by : The National
TII Leads the Charge in Humanoid Robotics to Power the UAE’s AI-Driven Future
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AI and Digital Science

TII Leads the Charge in Humanoid Robotics to Power the UAE’s AI-Driven Future

Humanoid robots are machines designed to operate like and interact with humans, both physically and behaviorally. Unlike traditional industrial robots that perf [...]
Published by : Danilo Caporale
The UAE is giving away its advanced AI
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Interview
AI and Digital Science

The UAE is giving away its advanced AI

The Gulf nation offers advanced software without fees or restrictions, positioning itself as a neutral tech power between the U.S. and China.The UAE offers Falc [...]
Published by : Rest of World
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