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Source: Gulf News

Abu Dhabi Partners With The Boring Company to Explore Underground Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's The Boring Company to evaluate underground transport and utility tunnel solutions across the emirate. The partnership was finalised during the Liveability and Investment Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The initiative will examine feasibility, delivery models, and local capability development in advanced tunnelling technologies.

Industry News
Source: Technical Review Middle East

UAE Enterprise AI Adoption Reaches 72 Percent as Nextgen Relocates to Dubai

Research by Strand Partners, the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office, and AWS reveals enterprise AI adoption in the UAE increased from 53% to 72% within a year. Amid this commercial expansion, UK-founded AI transformation firm Nextgen has moved its global headquarters to Dubai. The survey also found 85% of AI-adopting firms experienced accelerated business transformation.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Tuko News

Dubai Details Minimum Income and Eligibility for One-Year Virtual Work Visa

Dubai has outlined the eligibility criteria for its one-year Virtual Work Visa available to remote employees and digital nomads of any nationality. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly income of US$3,500 (AED 12,856) from an employer or clients based outside the UAE. The residency permit allows holders to live in Dubai, travel internationally, access local services, and sponsor family members.

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