Abu Dhabi Innovation

The digital innovation hackathon has officially launched in Tabuk, featuring 50 qualified teams competing to develop advanced public sector solutions.

KACST and the Research, Development and Innovation Authority launched the Deep Tech Commercialization Bootcamp on May 4, 2026, engaging 50+ research teams to develop skills for bringing prototypes to market.

Bosch Strategy 2030 positions the company for profitable growth through innovation investments in sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and electromobility while improving cost competitiveness. The company projects 2026 sales growth of 2–5 percent with EBIT margins of 4–6 percent.

Health Water Bottling Company’s Nova brand and SIRC have signed an MoU to advance recycling, waste reduction, and circular economy goals in Saudi Arabia.

Etihad Cargo reported 9% volume growth and 8% revenue increase in 2025, transporting 703,000 leg tonnes with AED 4.5 billion in revenue.

Ruder Finn announces its first annual Founder’s Day, celebrating nearly 80 years of pioneering innovation and the lasting legacy of founders David Finn and Bill Ruder.

The Fursati 5 Hackathon zone in Qassim attracts innovators to transform technical challenges into practical solutions. The event runs until January 31, 2026, at King Khalid Cultural Center.

Saudi Arabia positions itself as a connector economy linking global markets at WEF 2026, unveiling strategic partnerships in AI, tourism, and innovation.

Saudi Arabia positions itself as a connector economy at WEF 2026, unveiling strategic partnerships in AI, tourism, and trade to bridge global markets.

The Technology Innovation Institute and World Economic Forum have launched the Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies at Davos 2026. The new centre will focus on Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech, and AI applications, joining WEF’s global C4IR network.