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TII and Space42 Join Forces to Build the UAE’s First Space-to-Ground Quantum Communication Network

TII · Mar 17

TII and Space42 are partnering to develop the UAE’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network, integrating satellite and ground-based systems using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology. The collaboration aims to develop, test, and deploy a space-based QKD solution, validating secure quantum communication links via satellite. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow, covers R&D, payload development, satellite integration, and ground infrastructure. Why it matters: This initiative strengthens the UAE's cyber resilience and positions it as a leader in secure communication technologies and quantum-secure space systems.

President’s address to the Class of 2025

MBZUAI · Invalid Date

MBZUAI President Eric Xing addressed the Class of 2025 at Space42 in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the university's growth and impact. He thanked outgoing chairman H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber and welcomed new chair H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak. Xing emphasized the shift of technological innovation towards the MENA region, citing the UAE-US AI partnership and the unveiling of the world’s largest AI campus outside the U.S. Why it matters: This address underscores the UAE's ambition to become a global AI hub and the pivotal role of MBZUAI in driving this transformation.