ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched Falcon 3, the latest iteration of its open-source large language model (LLM) series, democratising access to advanced AI technologies by enabling the model to operate efficiently on light infrastructures, including laptops. The release aims to set new performance standards for …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Office of Frontline Heroes Office has reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to promoting the values of global human solidarity. This commitment reflects the humanitarian vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose legacy continues to inspire the UAE’s leadership and people. On the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day, observed annually on December 20, …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADQ has partnered with Aqua Development, a South Korean aquaculture startup, to explore the feasibility of land-based shrimp farming in the UAE’s climate through the development of a pilot facility to test patented solutions and new agricultural systems. The half-hectare pilot facility is co-funded through ADQ’s Growth Lab, a community of innovators focused on unlocking growth opportunities and …