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Integrated Transport Centre launches world’s first modular smart vehicles in Abu Dhabi

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of the world’s first modular smart vehicles in the emirate.

The announcement was made during the ITC’s participation in DRIFTx 2025, held as part of the inaugural “Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Week”.

Abu Dhabi has officially become the first city in the world to recognise modular vehicles that are smart and reconfigurable, and can be connected or separated based on operational needs, as a new and independent category of road vehicles.

Developed by NExT, this marks a transformative moment in global mobility policy and innovation. This recognition is grounded in rigorous scientific research, supported by published studies from leading institutions in New York and Abu Dhabi, as well as international awards and real-world trials that have demonstrated the system’s potential to enhance road efficiency, improve sustainability, and increase flexibility in urban mobility.

Modular vehicles are distinguished by their ability to adapt to operational demand, connecting or detaching units based on the number of passengers or use case, optimising traffic flow, reducing congestion, and minimising carbon emissions with exceptional efficiency.

ITC is leading this transformation in partnership with Emirates Driving Company (EDC), Liftango, and Paradigma Innovation Hub, to conduct the world’s first pilot operation of these multi-unit modular smart vehicles on Yas Island, paving the way for a new era of intelligent transport in the capital.

Beyond improving road mobility, these vehicles serve as a transitional platform for developing smart operating systems and remote-control capabilities, part of ITC’s long-term initiatives to gradually expand autonomous driving applications across Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director-General of the ITC, said, “The Integrated Transport Centre continues to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for innovative mobility technologies through pioneering initiatives that tangibly enhance the transport system’s efficiency and sustainability.

“The adoption of modular smart vehicles represents a strategic step forward in advancing the Emirate’s vision for a more integrated and intelligent mobility ecosystem.”

Antonio Guadagnino, CIO of NexT, said, “We are thrilled to contribute with NExT to a concrete and immediately deployable solution that requires no new infrastructure to drastically reduce traffic congestion and enhance first and last mile services—two critical needs that we strongly believe will define mobility across Gulf countries for the next decade.”

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered web browser to challenge competitors like Google, which operates Chrome, the most popular browser in the world.

ChatGPT Atlas does away with the address bar that is a key feature in search, with boss Sam Altman saying it was “built around ChatGPT” as the company made the new browser available on Tuesday on Apple’s MacOS operating system.

The arrival of Atlas comes as OpenAI seeks new ways to monetise its massive bet on artificial intelligence (AI) and capitalise on its growing user base.

OpenAI said Atlas would also offer a paid agent mode that conducts searches on its own for users of its popular chatbot.

The agent mode feature will be available only to paying ChatGPT subscribers. It uses the chatbot to make “improvements that make it faster and more useful by working with your browsing context”.

The company has announced a slew of new efforts to corral users towards its online services, entering into partnerships with e-commerce sites like Etsy and Shopify, along with booking services like Expedia and Booking.com.

At OpenAI’s DevDay event earlier this month, Mr Altman announced that ChatGPT had reached 800 million weekly active users, up from 400 million in February, according to data and research firm Demandsage.

“I believe that early adopters will kick the tyres on the new OpenAI browser,” said Pat Moorhead, CEO and chief analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy.

But, he said, he was sceptical that Atlas would pose a serious challenge to Chrome or Microsoft Edge “as more mainstream, beginners, and corporate users will just wait for their favourite browsers to offer this capability.”

Microsoft Edge already provides many of these capabilities today, Mr Moorhead added.

OpenAI’s challenge comes a year after Google was declared an illegal monopolist in online search.

In a recent decision aimed at prescribing remedies for Google’s dominance, the search giant was not ordered to spin off its Chrome browser as US Justice Department lawyers had requested.

A growing number of internet users are opting to use large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT as they search for answers and recommendations.

The research firm Datos said that as of July, 5.99% of search on desktop browsers went to LLMs – more than double the figure from a year earlier.

Google is also heavily invested in AI, and for the last year has prioritised AI-generated answers to queries in its search results.

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Korean Tech Leaders Unveil Cutting-Edge Digital Content at GITEX Dubai 2025

Korea’s Leading Digital Content Companies Shine at GITEX Global 2025 – K-Digital Contents Pavilion

Dubai, UAE – October 2025:

Eight of South Korea’s most innovative digital content companies are showcasing groundbreaking technologies at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. Their mission is to attract international investors, explore strategic partnerships, and demonstrate the nation’s leadership in global digital transformation.

Under the supervision of the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) — one of Korea’s leading governmental bodies — these companies were carefully selected to represent the forefront of Korea’s AI-powered creativity and immersive content industries.

The K-Digital Contents Pavilion, located in Hall 15 (Booths H15-110 to 118) at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 13–17, 2025, features the newest advances in extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation content creation.

South Korea continues to assert its global position as a hub for digital innovation — merging AI, XR, Web3, and spatial computing into scalable business models that inspire collaboration across borders.

The 8 Companies Featured at the K-Digital Contents Pavilion

dob Studio Inc.

An AI-driven creative company specializing in hyper-realistic digital faces, virtual humans, and immersive video experiences. Its proprietary Multi-Stylizer technology enables real-time AI-based style transformations through its Live Styler SaaS platform.

dob Studio recently expanded to Japan and Europe, offering AI tools that enhance entertainment, advertising, and production pipelines with seamless automation and photorealistic rendering.

JL Standard

JL Standard leads the field of AI-powered digital memorial solutions, bridging emotional connections beyond time through its SoulLink and LifeLink platforms. The technology offers photo restoration, AI-video generation, and advanced voice cloning to preserve human memories interactively.

Its mission is to humanize AI by allowing users to relive treasured memories with loved ones, blending ethical innovation with empathetic design.

GLOBEPOINT

A global EdTech innovator combining education and XR technology to create immersive learning environments. The company develops VR-based educational tools and web-interactive courses used by schools and universities worldwide.

With over a decade of experience, GLOBEPOINT collaborates with research institutions to design content for K–12, higher education, and special-needs training, supporting personalized learning globally.

Toonimotion Corp.

A creative powerhouse that transforms webtoon intellectual properties into high-quality animated short series. Using its proprietary AI-enhanced digital cut-out method, Toonimotion accelerates animation creation eight times faster at one-third of the cost.

Its team — with 20+ years of experience in animation and sound design — provides one-stop services from planning to global distribution, turning Korean storytelling into exportable entertainment.

Stellarvision Inc.

A leader in satellite data intelligence, specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) analytics and AI-based earth observation. Its Stellar Space Hub SaaS platform integrates data from over 300 satellites, offering real-time analysis for defense, environmental, and disaster management sectors.

The platform’s SAR-to-EO colorization and dark vessel detection features help governments and enterprises make data-driven decisions with speed and accuracy.

Studio EON

The world’s first and largest full-production studio built entirely on Unreal Engine, integrating AI across all stages of 3D content creation. Studio EON reduces production time and cost by up to 90% while maintaining cinematic quality.

It offers real-time rendering for virtual production, animation, and immersive media projects in entertainment, gaming, and digital twin industries worldwide.

Flitto

A leading provider of domain-specific AI translation and language intelligence solutions. Flitto uses massive multilingual datasets to deliver hyper-personalized translations tailored to each user’s communication style.

Its global data network helps enterprises localize products, enhance AI translation accuracy, and improve cross-cultural communication — making it one of Asia’s fastest-growing AI language platforms.

DEEP IN SIGHT Co., Ltd.

A pioneer in embedded AI camera solutions, integrating artificial intelligence directly into camera systems for real-time analysis in mobility, construction, and healthcare.

Its flagship products — CAMOSYS and DIMENVUE Pro — deliver in-cabin monitoring and 3D scanning capabilities. With global partnerships and compliance with international standards, DEEP IN SIGHT is redefining edge-based visual intelligence.

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About NIPA

The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) is a government-affiliated organization under Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT. It drives the growth of Korea’s ICT and digital industries through policy development, R&D acceleration, and international cooperation programs — positioning South Korea as a global leader in digital

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South Korea’s Leading Digital Content Companies Shine at GITEX Global 2025

Dubai, UAE – October 2025:
Eight of South Korea’s most innovative digital content companies are showcasing groundbreaking technologies at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. Their mission is to attract international investors, explore strategic partnerships, and demonstrate the nation’s leadership in global digital transformation.

The 8 Companies Featured at the K-Digital Contents Pavilion

dob Studio Inc.
An AI-driven creative company specializing in hyper-realistic digital faces, virtual humans, and immersive video experiences. Its proprietary Multi-Stylizer technology enables real-time AI-based style transformations through its Live Styler SaaS platform.
dob Studio recently expanded to Japan and Europe, offering AI tools that enhance entertainment, advertising, and production pipelines with seamless automation and photorealistic rendering.

JL Standard
JL Standard leads the field of AI-powered digital memorial solutions, bridging emotional connections beyond time through its SoulLink and LifeLink platforms. The technology offers photo restoration, AI-video generation, and advanced voice cloning to preserve human memories interactively.
Its mission is to humanize AI by allowing users to relive treasured memories with loved ones, blending ethical innovation with empathetic design.

GLOBEPOINT
A global EdTech innovator combining education and XR technology to create immersive learning environments. The company develops VR-based educational tools and web-interactive courses used by schools and universities worldwide.
With over a decade of experience, GLOBEPOINT collaborates with research institutions to design content for K–12, higher education, and special-needs training, supporting personalized learning globally.

Toonimotion Corp.
A creative powerhouse that transforms webtoon intellectual properties into high-quality animated short series. Using its proprietary AI-enhanced digital cut-out method, Toonimotion accelerates animation creation eight times faster at one-third of the cost.
Its team — with 20+ years of experience in animation and sound design — provides one-stop services from planning to global distribution, turning Korean storytelling into exportable entertainment.

Stellarvision Inc.
A leader in satellite data intelligence, specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) analytics and AI-based earth observation. Its Stellar Space Hub SaaS platform integrates data from over 300 satellites, offering real-time analysis for defense, environmental, and disaster management sectors.
The platform’s SAR-to-EO colorization and dark vessel detection features help governments and enterprises make data-driven decisions with speed and accuracy.

Studio EON
The world’s first and largest full-production studio built entirely on Unreal Engine, integrating AI across all stages of 3D content creation. Studio EON reduces production time and cost by up to 90% while maintaining cinematic quality.
It offers real-time rendering for virtual production, animation, and immersive media projects in entertainment, gaming, and digital twin industries worldwide.

Flitto
A leading provider of domain-specific AI translation and language intelligence solutions. Flitto uses massive multilingual datasets to deliver hyper-personalized translations tailored to each user’s communication style.
Its global data network helps enterprises localize products, enhance AI translation accuracy, and improve cross-cultural communication — making it one of Asia’s fastest-growing AI language platforms.

DEEP IN SIGHT Co., Ltd.
A pioneer in embedded AI camera solutions, integrating artificial intelligence directly into camera systems for real-time analysis in mobility, construction, and healthcare.
Its flagship products — CAMOSYS and DIMENVUE Pro — deliver in-cabin monitoring and 3D scanning capabilities. With global partnerships and compliance with international standards, DEEP IN SIGHT is redefining edge-based visual intelligence.

About NIPA