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Challenge invites developers worldwide to build autonomous systems addressing real-world problems with commercial potential.
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Six open-source models span mobile to flagship scale across 19 Arabic dialects.

Challenge invites developers worldwide to build autonomous systems addressing real-world problems with commercial potential.

BioFeathers process uses bacteria to break down poultry waste into plant nutrients, now tested across 16 farms in the UAE, Oman and India.

Figure comes from 2026 Developer Ecosystem Survey conducted between May and July across professional developers.

The G42-owned company has installed the decision-support tool across UAE government entities and more than 30 organisations.

Regional Cost Recovery charge covers UAE and Upper Gulf shipments, citing sustained demand growth on the trade lane.

Swiss Military range includes 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh units with wireless charging, operational between 20°C and 80°C.

Dubai-based chocolate company's co-founders spent months testing flavour combinations in evening sessions after day jobs.

Platform connects remittances, FX, UPI and payments across US, UAE and India through proprietary SWITCH infrastructure.

JaneJane launched in July 2026 with 800 active users and 11 paying subscribers in its first months.

Riyadh-based company deploys sector-specific software and implementation teams for enterprise digital transformation projects.

Two Saudi-developed medical software products receive marketing authorization for dental and ophthalmic diagnosis support.