Global automation leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. For Aramco, corrosion management is a strategic
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Construction companies across the UAE may be overlooking one of the most valuable outcomes of the country’s new R&D Tax Credit regime. Introduced under Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 and effective from 1 January 2026, the framework offers credits of 15% to 50% on qualifying R&D expenditure. Yet, according to Dhruva, a Ryan Affiliate, […]
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026, setting out the detailed implementation rules for the country’s first-ever Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit regime under the Corporate Tax framework. Effective for Tax Periods commencing on or after 1 January 2026, the decision establishes a progressive, tiered credit structure with
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2030 to advance the emirate’s mobility ecosystem through cutting-edge research and innovation, while nurturing world-class competencies capable of shaping the future of the transport sector. This step aligns with the Dubai Research, Development and Innovation Program,
In a landmark moment for the UAE’s innovation landscape, SUTSNAX (formerly known as ASPIRELI) has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art Research, Development & Testing Lab at the Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP). This major move signifies not only a strategic regional expansion, but also a bold step to offer validation services to all
AstraZeneca today announces $3.5 billion of capital investment in the United States focused on expanding the Company’s research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026. This includes $2 billion of new investment creating more than a thousand new, high-skilled jobs contributing to the growth of the US economy. AstraZeneca’s expanding footprint in the US […]
Global home appliance corporation Hisense has officially launched its state-of-art research and development (R&D) centre, supportive of long-term visions such as Dubai Research and Development Programme, to deliver climate-friendly solutions for the Middle East region at Dubai Internet City. The opening ceremony took place in the presence of several dignitaries,
Advanced Inhalation Rituals (AIR Global) – the global leader in shisha and inhalation – has launched its new Research, Design and Development (RDD) Lab backed by a 100 million United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) investment. The R&D facility will be used to develop and hire expert tech talent, drive continuous innovation in the shisha industry, speed […]
Hitachi Energy will invest an additional $4.5 billion in manufacturing, engineering, digital, R&D and partnerships by 2027, doubling the investments done in the last three years. This complements the recently announced $1.5 billion investment in April this year to ramp up global transformer production. These investments will enable the company to meet customers’
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the opening of several new R&D hubs, Experience Centers, and the expansion of several offices around the world. New R&D hubs Underscoring its commitment to innovation, Genetec is expanding its global footprint with



















