Innovation

UAE Revolutionizes Employment Process with AI-Powered Instant Work Permits In a groundbreaking move toward smart governance, the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched an AI-driven system that can issue work permits within seconds , marking a major step forward in digital transformation and bureaucratic efficiency. The new system leverages artificial intelligence to completely eliminate paperwork , enabling employers and employees to obtain approvals faster than ever before. The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader digital economy strategy and its ambition to become a global leader in smart government services . Officials from MoHRE stated that the platform is designed to reduce human intervention, cut processing time dramatically, and enhance compliance through automated validation and verification protocols. “This innovation will not only ease administrative burdens on businesses but also reflect the UAE’s commitment to adopting future-re...

  China successfully launched the fourth group of satellites for its ambitious Guowang megaconstellation project, further advancing its plans to develop a global satellite internet network. The launch took place this week from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, with a Long March-5B rocket carrying the latest batch of satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). The mission marks an important milestone in China’s efforts to compete in the rapidly growing space-based internet sector. What is the Guowang Megaconstellation? The Guowang (国网) project, also referred to as China’s national satellite internet initiative, is designed to deploy thousands of LEO satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across China and globally. The constellation is China’s answer to existing networks such as SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper — and is a key component of the country’s “New Infrastructure” strategy aimed at accelerating digital tr...