Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Thales have signed a collaboration agreement at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of technologies in quantum, autonomous systems, and directed energy. The collaboration seeks to transition research into real-world deployment, strengthening UAE–France cooperation in advanced science and technology. Why it matters: This partnership highlights the UAE's commitment to building sovereign R&D capabilities and fostering global technology collaboration in key areas.
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has integrated its open-source quantum middleware, Qibo, with the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform. This allows researchers at TII to design, test, and optimize quantum workflows more efficiently across computing architectures. The integration enables interoperability between Qibo and the Quake Multi-Level Intermediate Representation dialect used in CUDA-Q, facilitating experimentation and development across quantum computing stacks. Why it matters: This advancement strengthens the UAE's position in quantum technology by improving the performance and accessibility of quantum computing hardware platforms.
Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute (TII), in collaboration with Google AI Quantum, the University of Maryland, and Freie Universität Berlin, has achieved a breakthrough in analogue quantum simulations. They successfully demonstrated learning large-scale quantum simulator dynamics from data using advanced data-processing algorithms developed by TII's Quantum Research Center. The research, published in Nature Communications, enables unprecedented precision in understanding quantum systems. Why it matters: This advancement positions Abu Dhabi as a key player in quantum research and its applications across material science, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with TII hosting a Quantum Technology Symposium to foster further collaboration.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, both part of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), have signed an R&D agreement with ADNOC to advance sustainable energy solutions. The partnership will focus on carbon storage monitoring and battery optimization using quantum technology, as well as initiatives in autonomous robotics and propulsion systems. TII's quantum sensing tech will enhance CCS safety, while magnetic field analysis will improve battery recycling and lifespan prediction. Why it matters: This collaboration between research institutions and a major energy player signals the UAE's commitment to leveraging advanced technology for sustainable energy solutions and carbon reduction.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has appointed Dr. Leandro Aolita as Acting Chief Researcher of the Quantum Research Center (QRC) and Dr. Frederico Brito as Acting Director of the Quantum Computing Hardware Laboratories. Dr. José Ignacio Latorre will remain an external advisor for QRC while Dr. Brito maintains his professorship at the University of Sao Paulo. These appointments come as the UN declares 2025 the Year of Quantum Technology and Science. Why it matters: The leadership changes at TII's quantum research center signal continued investment in quantum technologies within the UAE and the broader region.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will host the Quantum Technology Symposium (QTS) in Abu Dhabi from January 27-29, 2025. This event marks the first quantum technology symposium in the Middle East during the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. TII's Quantum Research Center has achieved milestones like fabricating the MENA region's first superconducting qubit and launching the Qibo open-source quantum programming platform. Why it matters: The symposium and TII's advancements signal the UAE's growing role in quantum research and its potential to foster regional innovation in quantum technologies.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi will host the TII Quantum Technology Symposium, bringing together leading quantum researchers and professionals. The event, an official partner of the UN's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025, will feature panel discussions, research paper presentations, and debates. TII aims to reinforce the UAE's position as a hub for innovation in quantum science. Why it matters: This symposium highlights the UAE's growing investment and strategic focus on advancing quantum technologies and fostering international collaboration in this critical field.
Dr. Najwa Aaraj has been appointed as the new CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), succeeding Dr. Ray O. Johnson. Dr. Aaraj previously served as Chief Researcher at TII's Cryptography Research Center (CRC) and the Autonomous Robotics Research Center (ARRC). TII has 10 research centers specializing in fields like AI, robotics, and quantum technology and is known for the Falcon LLM series. Why it matters: This appointment signals a continued focus on R&D and innovation in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the UAE's position as a global hub for advanced technology research.