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INFRASTRUCTURE-
Dubai Walk gets the go-ahead: Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the Dubai Walk Master Plan, which aims to transform the emirate into a pedestrian-friendly city, according to state news agency Wam.
The details: The plan will create a 6.5 km walkway network, including 3.3 km of new paths and 2.3 km of upgrades by 2040 — linking major landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Marina, and Jumeirah Lakes Towers. It also includes a “Future Loop” project at the Museum of the Future area, which will include a 30k sqm air conditioned walkway and commercial spaces, and will be developed through a public-private partnership The project also includes 110 pedestrian bridges and underpasses to boost connectivity across the emirate.
The target: After 2040, the goal is to develop 900 km of walkways and boost pedestrian transport to 25%, up from 13%.
CONSTRUCTION-
Fujairah set to implement 3D printing in construction: Dubai-based 3D construction printing solutions firm 3DXB Group signed an MoU with the Fujairah Municipality and the Fujairah Government Excellence Program to implement 3D printing technology in construction projects across the emirate, Wam reports.
TECH-
du + AIHostingHub launch first-ever Nvidia Supercluster in the GCC: Telecom operator du and GPU hosting solutions provider AIHostingHub deployed the first Nvidia supercluster in the GCC region, located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, according to a press release.
The details:The facility features thousands of Nvidia GPUs, housed within Supermicro’s liquid-cooled racks, which deliver more than 5 MW of power capacity. The system utilizes direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology in a high-density configuration, a first for the region.
BUSINESS-
Digital lending marketplace Numou launched operations in the UAE to provide financing solutions for the country’s SMEs, according to a press release. The platform provides SMEs with access to various lenders’ requirements while supplying financial institutions with standardized applications that facilitate credit assessments.
The marketplace is currently working with two lending partners including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and Credible-X. It aims to expand its offerings in the future to include supply chain and equity financing.
