Faisal Al Bannai

Technology Innovation Institute Appoints Eminent Technologist Dr Ray O. Johnson as CEO

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Education, Technology, Nanotechnology, Other Technology, Research, Science, University, Technology Innovation Institute, Faisal Al Bannai, ATRC, Innovation, Articles, Ray O. Johnson, Business

Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the overarching advanced technology body in Abu Dhabi responsible for driving research and development for transformative technology outcomes, today announced the appointment of veteran technologist and entrepreneur Dr Ray O. Johnson as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the overarching advanced technology body in Abu Dhabi responsible for driving research and development for transformative technology outcomes, today announced the appointment of veteran technologist and entrepreneur Dr Ray O. Johnson as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr Johnson will work on shaping the strategic direction of the Institute and lead the execution of its growth strategies to achieve operational excellence.
  • Speaking on the new appointment, His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC, said: We welcome Dr Ray Johnson as the first CEO of Technology Innovation Institute.
  • Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a pioneering global research and development centre that focuses on applied research and new-age technology capabilities.

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute Unveils First Post-Quantum Cryptography Library in UAE

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Technology, Research, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Hardware, Data management, Science, Cryptography, Academic disciplines, Articles, Faisal Al Bannai, Post-quantum cryptography, PQC, ATRC, Encryption, Quantum cryptography, Fields of mathematics, Books on cryptography, International Association for Cryptologic Research

Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabis Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Cryptography Research Centre (CRC) has launched the first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) software library in the UAE.

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  • Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabis Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Cryptography Research Centre (CRC) has launched the first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) software library in the UAE.
  • Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC (Photo: AETOSWire)
    The library will advance the cryptographic and security capabilities of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the broader UAE.
  • Cryptography Research Centre employs and collaborates with scientists in multiple cryptography fields such as post-quantum cryptography, hardware-based cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cryptanalysis, cryptographic protocols, and cloud encryption schemes, amongst others.
  • Technology Innovation Institute is a pioneering global research and development centre that focuses on applied research and new-age technology capabilities.

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute to Build UAE’s First Quantum Computer

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Software, Hardware, Electronic design automation, Data management, Technology, University, Education, Semiconductor, Faisal Al Bannai, Academic disciplines, ATRC, Quantum cryptography, Abu Dhabi, Quantum computing, Articles, Applied mathematics, Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Quantum Research Centre

Work is underway to build a quantum computer in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, ushering an important milestone for the region in this breakthrough era in computing.

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  • Work is underway to build a quantum computer in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, ushering an important milestone for the region in this breakthrough era in computing.
  • Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated applied research pillar of Abu Dhabis newly established Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Quantum Research Centre (QRC) team led by its Chief Researcher Professor Jos Ignacio Latorre, will construct the quantum computer in the UAE capital, in collaboration with Barcelona-based Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech researchers.
  • We expect the first simple quantum chips Made in Abu Dhabi should come by the end of the summer, he said.
  • Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is the dedicated applied research pillar of Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC).

HALCON Unveils UAE’s First Air Defence Missile

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Security, Hardware, Defense, Technology, Other Defense, Missile defense, Weapons, Carrier-based aircraft, Douglas F3D Skyknight, Skyguard, Faisal Al Bannai, Aviation, Aircraft

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210223005887/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210223005887/en/
    SkyKnight - the first UAE designed and manufactured counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) missile system - (Photo: AETOSWire)
    EDGE, the parent company of HALCON, has been developing a short-range air defence system, as has Germany-based Rheinmetall AG, which was actively seeking a missile system to form part of its Skynex air defence system.
  • The companies decided to jointly offer a solution, with HALCON providing SkyKnight, the missile system to the highly regarded Oerlikon Skynex Air Defence System, which sets new standards with its unique open architecture.
  • Faisal Al Bannai, EDGE Group CEO and Managing Director said: SkyKnight is the UAEs first, but will not be the last air defence missile developed by HALCON.
  • Countries that have rolled out Skyguard systems will ultimately upgrade to Skynex, placing HALCON, its SkyKnight C-RAM missile system, and the UAE at the forefront of air defence system innovation.

UAE’s EDGE First in Middle East to be Ranked Among Top 25 Military Companies in the World

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Software, Defense, Other Defense, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Arms control, Weapons trade, Companies, Business, Military industry, Arms industry, Arms trafficking, Military–industrial complex, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Almaz-Antey, Faisal Al Bannai, NPO Almaz

Others on the ranking included Lockheed Martin, the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), BAE Systems, Thales, Almaz-Antey, and Rolls Royce.

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  • Others on the ranking included Lockheed Martin, the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), BAE Systems, Thales, Almaz-Antey, and Rolls Royce.
  • SIPRI reported that the sales of arms and military services by the largest 25 companies totalled US$361 billion in 2019, with EDGE accounting for 1.3 per cent of this total arms sales.
  • Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director, EDGE said: As EDGE marks its one-year anniversary, we are proud to be the first ever in the Middle East that is ranked among the top 25 largest military companies in the world by SIPRI.
  • As we continue to build the UAEs sovereign capabilities and develop partnerships for export growth, we remain excited about what the future holds.

Advanced Technology Research Council Announces ‘ASPIRE’ – to Drive the Creation of Future Transformative Technologies

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Finance, Other Science, Science, ATRC, Abu Dhabi, Faisal Al Bannai

The newly established Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) has today announced its plans to drive the creation of future transformative technologies with the launch of its dedicated technology programme management pillar, ASPIRE.

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  • The newly established Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) has today announced its plans to drive the creation of future transformative technologies with the launch of its dedicated technology programme management pillar, ASPIRE.
  • Spearheading such competitions will strengthen Abu Dhabi and the UAEs position as an international hub for advanced technology research.
  • In three months since the first Advanced Technology Research Council board meeting, ASPIRE has started designing several grand challenges and international competitions in advanced technology.
  • ASPIRE drives the creation of future transformative technologies as the programme management pillar of Abu Dhabis Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC).

Abu Dhabi Unveils a Pioneering Global Centre for Advanced Technology Research

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Science, Nanotechnology, Research, Technology, University, Education, Other Technology, Security, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Faisal Al Bannai, Asia, ATRC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi has unveiled the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a pioneering global centre for advanced technology research committed to reinforcing Abu Dhabi and the UAEs status as a global hub for innovation and advanced technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Abu Dhabi has unveiled the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a pioneering global centre for advanced technology research committed to reinforcing Abu Dhabi and the UAEs status as a global hub for innovation and advanced technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201110005653/en/
    His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of Advanced Technology Research Council (Photo: AETOSWire)
    The institute is the dedicated applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which was recently established to set the research and development (R&D) priorities for Abu Dhabi.
  • His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of Advanced Technology Research Council, said the institute would help position Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a global hub for advanced technology research.
  • Technology Innovation Institute, the dedicated applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is a pioneering global research and development centre that focuses on applied research and new-age technology capabilities.