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The Emirates Intelligencer

An Independent Daily Bulletin on Artificial-Intelligence Investment, Adoption and Deployment. Published by otonomi.co

Vol. I., No. 55 Monday, August 24, 2026 From the Archive
AI Infrastructure

DIEZ And VOLT Plan AI-Ready Data Centre In Dubai Silicon Oasis

The project gives Dubai a new sovereign-grade compute asset as demand for artificial intelligence workloads moves from strategy into physical infrastructure.

By The Otonomi Investment Desk

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority has formed a joint venture with VOLT UAE, the regional platform established by Dutch data centre and AI factory developer VOLT, to develop an AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the Government of Dubai Media Office said. Schneider Electric will support the project with electrical systems, power distribution and smart data centre infrastructure.

The development will span up to 60,000 square metres and be implemented in two phases, starting with 29 MW of readily available capacity and followed by an additional 100 MW of committed power. DIEZ will provide land and core infrastructure, while VOLT UAE will develop, finance and lead construction, design, execution, leasing and operations.

Han de Groot, chief executive of VOLT, said the project is designed as a potential AI factory, a facility where energy is transformed into intelligence. Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, executive chairman of DIEZ, said the partnership reflects investor confidence in Dubai's business environment, digital infrastructure and economic policies.

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Autonomous Mobility

Dubai Robotaxi Programme Passes 4 Million Kilometres In Live Operations

Dubai's Robotaxi operations have recorded more than 4 million kilometres travelled and 7,613 passenger trips since launch, the Government of Dubai Media Office said. The programme now has a fleet of 144 vehicles, including 48 in active operation, and is completing about 50 trips daily.

Ahmed Bahrozyan, chair of the Autonomous Transport and Aerial Taxi Committee, said the service has achieved a 97 per cent customer satisfaction rate and marks a milestone toward Dubai's target of making 25 per cent of all transportation trips autonomous by 2030. RTA is working with Baidu's Apollo Go, WeRide and Pony.ai, while Uber said Baidu fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are available to riders on its platform in Dubai.

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Health Innovation

Abu Dhabi Opens 2026 Healthcare Research And Innovation Fund Applications

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Authority of Social Contribution Ma'an, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi's Healthcare Research and Innovation Fund, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. The fund is accepting proposals from researchers, healthcare providers and innovators.

The 2026 programme will support research in precision medicine, omics-driven diagnostics, cell and gene therapy, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, behavioural and mental health, reproductive endocrinology and public health interventions. The previous 2024 to 2025 edition received more than 150 applications and selected 12 projects for funding.

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Further Dispatches
Startup Ecosystem

Hub71 Says Abu Dhabi Ranked First Globally For Founders In 2026

Hub71 said Abu Dhabi has been named the world's top city for entrepreneurs in 2026, scoring 85.45 out of 100. The startup platform positioned the result as a signal of the emirate's operating environment for founders seeking capital, market access and institutional support.

The ranking item is not a new grant or procurement announcement, but it strengthens Abu Dhabi's programme narrative for AI and technology founders. Hub71's own pathways continue to point startups toward programmes, investors, partners and the ADGM technology licence route.

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Life Sciences

Hub71 Positions Abu Dhabi Health Ecosystem As Clinical Pathway For Startups

Hub71 said its role is to open doors for startups by connecting them to capital, expertise and institutions, and highlighted how it links innovation to Abu Dhabi's health and life sciences ecosystem. The article frames the platform as a bridge from founder introductions to clinical trial pathways.

The signal is a market-access route rather than a standalone funding round. For AI health and life sciences ventures, Hub71 is presenting Abu Dhabi as a place where startups can connect with clinical partners, research institutions and ecosystem support.

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