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TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER Achieves Multiple Awards at CES and Launches Pre-sale, Redefining the E-Note Experience

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER, an e-note device featuring TCL’s revolutionary NXTPAPER display technology, became a major highlight with its exceptional paper-like visual experience and innovative productivity features. The device garnered multiple prestigious industry awards and received an enthusiastic market response.

Breakthrough Display Technology Leading Paper-Like Visual Innovation
Building on TCL’s revolutionary NXTPAPER technology, the Note A1 features an NXTPAPER Pure display with 3A Crystal Shield Glass, delivering a paper-like viewing experience and smooth 120Hz responsiveness. The included T-Pen Pro stylus replicates the feel of pen on paper with ultra-low latency and 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity. Enhanced by AI tools such as handwriting recognition, translation, and summarization, it significantly boosts efficiency in note-taking, creation, and sharing—redefining productivity for the modern e-note. At CES, TÜV Rheinland also presented official certifications on-site, awarding the display its Paper-Like Display, Flicker-Free, and Reflection-Free certifications, along with the Pencil-like Writing certification for the stylus.

Note A1 receives certifications from TÜV Rheinland
Note A1 receives certifications from TÜV Rheinland

High Acclaim from Global Media and Institutions

During CES, the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER attracted widespread attention and was honored with awards from several influential global media outlets and industry institutions. These included multiple “Best of CES” recognitions from international tech publications, the Microsoft AI Innovation Award for its AI technology integration, and the Global Top Brands – Smart Interactions Technology Innovation Award for its leadership in human–computer interaction.

Note A1 receives the Global Top Brand - Smart Interactions Innovation Award
Note A1 receives the Global Top Brand – Smart Interactions Innovation Award

Attendees who experienced the device firsthand also praised its paper-like display, fluid writing experience, and powerful AI features.

Pre-sale Launch Meets With Overwhelming Market Response
The TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER officially launched its pre-sale on Kickstarter on January 6th. The first day was a tremendous success, securing support from over 1,400 backers, demonstrating strong market anticipation and recognition for this revolutionary e-note product.

Note A1 crowdfunding on Kickstarter
Note A1 crowdfunding on Kickstarter

For more information and product support, please visit: https://bit.ly/48U3z4x

About TCL
TCL is a leading global intelligent technology company, committed to delivering a smarter and healthier life to consumers worldwide through continuous product innovation and enhanced user experience. NXTPAPER technology is a key achievement of TCL’s ongoing research and development in display and eye-comfort.

Media Contact: 
tclpress@tcl.com 

WIRobotics Concludes CES 2026, Advancing into Execution Phase of Global Collaboration Across Humanoid and Wearable Robotics

YONGIN, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WIRobotics, a global robotics company co-led by Co-CEOs Younbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim, announced the successful conclusion of its participation at CES 2026, marking a shift from technology demonstration to the execution phase of global collaboration across both humanoid and wearable robotics.

At CES 2026, Younbaek Lee, Co-CEO of global robotics company WIRobotics, explains the company’s products to visitors at the exhibition.
At CES 2026, Younbaek Lee, Co-CEO of global robotics company WIRobotics, explains the company’s products to visitors at the exhibition.

Across CES 2026 Unveiled and the main exhibition, WIRobotics showcased its wearable walking-assist robot WIM S and humanoid robot ALLEX, moving beyond demonstrations to engage in concrete business discussions and technical collaboration planning. This year’s CES served as a meaningful turning point, with tangible outcomes pointing toward real-world partnerships and business expansion.

At the exhibition, ALLEX attracted strong interest from global technology companies including NVIDIA, Meta, and Amazon, with purchase interest expressed by several organizations. WIRobotics also established concrete plans for technical collaboration and joint technology development with select AI big-tech companies, advancing discussions into an actionable stage.

ALLEX was highly regarded for its high-degree-of-freedom hands and arms, as well as its ability to deliver human-like force control and natural interaction across the full body. Strong anticipation was also shown for ALLEX’s research-focused platform scheduled for commercial availability later this year, along with an expanded configuration integrated with a wheeled mobile base.

The company’s wearable robot WIM also delivered tangible business outcomes at CES 2026. WIRobotics held discussions regarding potential collaboration with senior living communities and government-led programs in the United States, while advancing distribution partnerships in Mexico, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, further solidifying its global expansion strategy.

With nearly three years of commercial deployment, WIM continues to demonstrate its value as a wearable robot designed for long-term daily use. Existing users from around the world visited the WIRobotics booth to experience product upgrades and share real-world usage feedback, reinforcing user trust and sustained adoption.

“CES 2026 marked a pivotal transition for WIRobotics—from presenting technology to executing real collaboration and business initiatives with global partners,” said Younbaek Lee, Co-CEO of WIRobotics.

“The real-world experience and data accumulated through wearable robotics have become a core asset in accelerating the maturity and commercialization of our humanoid robotics technology. Building on both platforms, we will actively expand joint development and global market opportunities with our partners.”

Following CES 2026, WIRobotics plans to accelerate global collaboration and business expansion centered on humanoid and wearable robotics, contributing to the broader integration of robotics across research, industry, and everyday life.

About WIRobotics

Founded in 2021, WIRobotics is a global robotics company spanning wearable robotics for everyday use and next-generation humanoid robotics. The company began commercial sales of lower-back and walking-assist wearable robots in 2023, and in the summer of 2025 unveiled the upper body of its humanoid robot, ALLEX, expanding into advanced humanoid robotics. By advancing both practical and cutting-edge robotic technologies, WIRobotics continues to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.

 

ArisGlobal Accelerates Growth and AI Adoption Following Strong 2025 Performance

More than 100 new and expanded LifeSphere customers, 34 global go-lives, and rapid enterprise adoption of NavaX signal strong momentum

BOSTON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ArisGlobal, an AI-first technology company at the forefront of life sciences and creator of LifeSphere® , today announced strong results for 2025, marked by sustained customer growth, successful global implementations, and accelerated adoption of its NavaX AI-powered capabilities. Throughout the year, ArisGlobal helped pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations modernize Safety, Regulatory, and R&D IT operations – moving AI from pilot programs into live, production environments at enterprise scale.

Customer Growth & Expansion

Demand for AI-enabled modernization continued to rise in 2025 as life sciences organization sought to address growing data volumes, operational complexity, and regulatory pressure.

Key highlights include:

  • Over 100 combined net new customers and customer expansions across LifeSphere;
  • 125% year-over-year increase in NavaX customers, driven by enterprise adoption in Safety and Regulatory

This growth reflects increasing customer confidence in ArisGlobal’s ability to deliver measurable outcomes, with many organizations expanding beyond initial deployments to broader, multi-domain use cases.

“Customers are no longer experimenting with AI – they’re operationalizing it,” said Steve Nuckols, Chief Customer Officer. “What we’re seeing is clear momentum: larger deployments, faster expansions, and a growing focus on results like cycle time reduction, consistency, and inspection readiness.”

Global Implementations and Delivery at Scale

In 2025, ArisGlobal completed 38 global go-lives, reinforcing its reputation for delivering complex, enterprise-scale programs:

  • 22 Safety go-lives
  • 11 Regulatory go-lives
  • 5 NavaX go-lives

These programs included deployments for three of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies, as well as some of the industry’s earliest production implementations of advanced AI capabilities.

“Our teams operate with the same sense of urgency our customers live with every day,” said Raj Hattarki, Chief Operating Officer. “These were complex, global programs, yet we helped customers go live faster without compromising compliance and the foundation needed for long-term success. With NavaX in particular, our focus has been unwavering: accelerating time to value. Every day saved matters, because every day lost is a missed opportunity to create impact for our customers.”

Product Innovation: From AI Features to Intelligent Orchestration

ArisGlobal made significant product advances in 2025, shifting LifeSphere from isolated AI features to a more connected, intelligence-driven operating model.

Key launches included:

  • Unify, a data orchestration layer that connects Safety, Regulatory, Quality, and Medical data – providing a shared foundation for cross-domain visibility, reporting, and decision-making;
  • NavaX Insights, which transforms operational and safety data into actionable intelligence through real-time analytics, trend identification, and performance monitoring;
  • NavaX Agents, introducing agentic AI to Safety and Regulatory

Today, NavaX supports customers and collectively processes 700,000 cases annually; that number is expected to expand to 2.5 million cases by mid-2026.

ArisGlobal’s innovation leadership was recognized with the Frost & Sullivan 2025 New Product Innovation Award. The company also continued active participation in the EU AI Pact, reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI in regulated environments.

“2025 marked a turning point where AI stopped being theoretical and started delivering results,” said Ann-Marie Orange, CIO and Global Head of R&D. “With NavaX and Unify, customers aren’t just automating tasks – they’re orchestrating data and decisions across the enterprise.”

Looking Ahead

Building on strong momentum in 2025, ArisGlobal enters 2026 focused on scaling enterprise AI adopting and expanding its role as a data intelligence and technology partner to global life sciences organizations.

“This year proved what’s possible when AI is deployed responsibly and designed for real-world operations,” said Aman Wasan, CEO of ArisGlobal. “As AI enters its enterprise phase, our focus is clear: intelligent orchestration, trust by design, and outcomes that matter for patients, regulators, and teams who support them.”

About ArisGlobal 

ArisGlobal, an AI-first technology company and creator of LifeSphere®, is transforming the way today’s most successful life sciences companies develop breakthroughs and bring new products to market. Headquartered in the United States, ArisGlobal has regional offices in Europe, India, Japan, and China. For more updates, follow ArisGlobal on LinkedIn or by visiting www.arisglobal.com. 

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FPT Establishes FPT Israel, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Mastering Core Technologies and Elevating Vietnam’s Global Tech Position

TEL AVIV, Israel and HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FPT Corporation announced the establishment of FPT Israel, marking a strategic expansion of its global presence into one of the world’s leading hubs for technology and innovation. 


The announcement ceremony featured high-level dignitaries, including representatives of the embassies of both countries; leaders of the Ministry of Economy and Trade; leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology; as well as representatives of various ministries, associations, and business partners from diverse sectors.

Through FPT Israel, FPT aims to establish an Innovation Hub, technology exchange, and research and development (R&D), while strengthening cooperation with global startup ecosystem. The focus will be on national strategic technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, semiconductor… to better serve global customers and co-develop technology solutions.

Israel, often hailed as the ‘Startup Nation,’ is one of the world’s leading hubs for technology and innovation. The high-tech sector accounts for a significant portion of Israel’s economy, with the country ranked 14th out of 139 nations on the Global Innovation Index.

Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of FPT Corporation, stated “Vietnam and Israel share profound similarities in their development histories, namely the aspiration for progress and a strong belief that education and technology are keys for a nation to rise. Today, Vietnam has issued important policies on technology, notably Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, along with Decision 1131/QĐ-TTg focusing on developing and mastering strategic technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, and semiconductors…. The establishment of FPT Israel enables us to learn from its spirit of innovation, access advanced education, expand deep cooperation, and develop as well as master core technologies”.

At the event, FPT introduced a number of advanced technology partners from Israel, with the aim of expanding its high-tech solutions ecosystem across several key sectors, including education (Enabley), high-tech agriculture (CropX), cybersecurity (Cyabra and CyberproAI), quantum encryption (BATM Advanced Communications Ltd.), quantum computing (Classiq), semiconductors (AsicSValue), and business expansion (NAOR Group).

At the event, the ambassadors of both countries welcomed FPT’s presence in Israel, noting that this move supports Prime Ministerial Decision No. 16/QĐ-TTg on implementing the Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement and promotes stronger commercial and technological cooperation. They also pledged continued support for FPT and businesses from both nations.

VIVOTEK Chroma24 AI Cameras Unveil Night in True Color

Securing Critical Sites 24/7 with Edge AI-Powered Night Vision

TAIPEI, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the leading global security solution provider, announced the official launch of its Chroma24 low-light full-color AI camera series (hereafter referred to as “Chroma24”), delivering a new security experience defined by “24/7 operation, true color, and clear details.” In extremely low-light nighttime environments, Chroma24 features advanced imaging, combining comprehensive upgrades to lenses and image sensors with AI-enhanced imaging technology, to deliver clear, stable, full-color images without the need for infrared or white-light illumination. Ensures clear visibility and accurate details at night, allowing rapid identification of critical details. By eliminating the need for supplemental lighting, the solution provides quiet, unobtrusive protection while also reducing power consumption and minimizing impact on people, ecosystems, and the environment. 

VIVOTEK launches the Chroma24 AI camera series, delivering a new security experience defined by “24/7 operation, true color, and clear details.”
VIVOTEK launches the Chroma24 AI camera series, delivering a new security experience defined by “24/7 operation, true color, and clear details.”

Integrating Image Clarity, AI, and Energy-Efficient Technologies to Enhance Security Experience and Operational Efficiency

According to a report by a market research institution, the global security market is projected to reach USD 27.83 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%, maintaining strong growth momentum. “Amid the growing rigid demand for intelligent security worldwide, VIVOTEK continues to build user experiences that closely reflect real-world needs, leveraging more than 25 years of expertise in product design and imaging technologies. In response to market trends, VIVOTEK focuses on three pillars: 24/7 clear imaging, Edge AI intelligent computing, and energy-efficient design, driving continuous upgrades in camera technology. By integrating our AI-powered cloud surveillance platform, VORTEX, we not only enhance overall security efficiency but also support sustainability and long-term customer value,” said Diro Fanchiang, Director of the Product Planning Division at VIVOTEK.

AI-Enhanced Visual Search with Clear Nighttime Details

Chroma24 breaks through the limitations of traditional surveillance equipment that typically delivers only black-and-white, blurry images at night. Even in low-light conditions, it outputs clear images with true color and extremely low noise, ensuring sharp details in nighttime footage. In dynamic scenes, the system suppresses motion blur and ghosting, while Wide Dynamic Range technology (WDR Pro) balances bright and dark areas. Combined with Deep Search functionality, users can quickly locate key footage by color, person, or vehicle attributes, whether during the day or at night, significantly reducing manpower and time costs.

Cloud Integration for High-Efficiency Intelligent Security

Chroma24 is well suited for environments with insufficient lighting, large coverage areas, or round-the-clock security needs, such as parks, campuses, suburban roads, and critical infrastructure, including factories, warehouses, energy storage facilities, and solar power plants. It reduces the need for manual patrols while improving operational efficiency. The solution also supports hybrid cloud deployment and integration with the VORTEX cloud platform, offering real-time video, event management, and remote patrol capabilities. With VORTEX’s generative “Think Search”, users can simply enter text to quickly retrieve nighttime footage of individuals across multiple cameras. Currently, Chroma24 is first being introduced in mid-range dome camera models. The series will gradually expand to additional product lines in the future, forming a comprehensive portfolio to meet diverse application scenarios.

Product Information:  https://www.vivotek.com/products/network_cameras/turret/vit04a-w
Product Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/e6djCxwfhZg

Picarro Sets New Standard in Fenceline Monitoring for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Comprehensive Solution Delivers Real-Time, Defensible Measurements, Transforming
Fenceline Monitoring into a Proactive Compliance and Risk Management Tool

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Picarro, Inc., a global leader in emissions monitoring, analytics, and services, today announced a breakthrough in air-quality compliance with the release of its Fenceline Solution. Picarro’s Fenceline Solution features continuous fenceline monitoring, mobile monitoring, and cloud-based analytics working together in real-time. The new solution is designed to meet US EPA requirements for an Alternative Test Method and to help chemical manufacturers simplify compliance with the Hazardous Organic NESHAP Rule (HON, 40 CFR 63 Subpart H).

“Leading chemical manufacturers aren’t waiting for regulatory deadlines to act—they’re building a culture of transparency and operational excellence,” said Dave Miller, Vice President of New Market Strategy at Picarro. “By adopting Picarro’s Fenceline Solution now, chemical manufacturers can validate their data, refine their operations, and build community trust before enforcement begins. Early adoption turns compliance into a competitive advantage.”

From Reactive to Proactive Compliance
Traditional passive monitoring approaches, such as EPA Methods 325 and 327, rely on long, integrated sampling and delayed laboratory analysis, leaving facilities unable to pinpoint when, where, or why exceedances occurred. Picarro’s Fenceline Solution uses Broadband Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (BB-CRDS) to provide continuous, real-time, part-per-trillion level measurement and monitoring of benzene, 1,3-butadiene, chloroprene, ethylene oxide, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride, and numerous other VOCs.

In addition to making it easier to locate and repair exceedances, the Picarro Link cloud-based platform automates every step of compliance. For everything from ∆C calculations and corrective-action tracking, to EPA-ready quarterly reporting via CEDRI, the Picarro Fenceline Solution eliminates manual workflows and reduces operational burden. Facilities gain the ability to:

  • Identify and resolve emissions in real time through GIS and trajectory modeling
  • Forecast potential exceedances up to 30 days in advance
  • Differentiate onsite vs. offsite contributions
  • Reduce lab costs and accelerate root-cause analysis

A Natural Evolution of Proven Leadership
Picarro’s Fenceline Solution extends the company’s proven leadership in precision gas measurement and emissions intelligence. The same technology that transformed methane detection across global gas networks and advanced ethylene oxide emissions management in sterilization facilities now enables chemical manufacturers to proactively manage hazardous air pollutants with greater clarity, confidence, and simplicity.

About Picarro 
Picarro is a leading provider of high-precision measurement and monitoring solutions for more than 700 compounds. Combined with advanced analytics and expert services, our offerings deliver trusted, defensible data that helps organizations optimize operations, reduce emissions, simplify regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and advance scientific research. For more information, visit www.picarro.com.

Contact:
Monica Marmie
Senior Marketing Manager
Picarro, Inc.
mmarmie@picarro.com

 

CANADIAN SOLAR ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF OFFERING OF US$230 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2031

KITCHENER, ON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of US$230 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), including the exercise of option by the initial purchasers in full to purchase an additional US$30 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes were offered in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The net proceeds from the offering are approximately US$223.1 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and estimated offering expenses.

The Notes and the common shares deliverable upon conversion of the Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any securities laws of any other place and may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 170 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 16 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2025, boasting a $3.1 billion contracted backlog as of October 31, 2025. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 25 GWp of solar and 81 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar has been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “future”, “ongoing”, “continue”, “intend”, “plan”, “potential”, “prospect”, “guidance”, “believe”, “estimate”, “is/are likely to” or similar expressions, the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, our expectations regarding global electricity demand and the adoption of solar and battery energy storage technologies; our growth strategies, future business performance, and financial condition; our transition to a long-term owner and operator of clean energy assets and expansion of project pipelines; our ability to monetize project portfolios, manage supply chain fluctuations, and respond to economic factors such as inflation and interest rates; our outlook on government incentives, trade measures, regulatory developments, and geopolitical risks; our expectations for project timelines, costs, and returns; competitive dynamics in solar and storage markets; our ability to execute supply chain, manufacturing, and operational initiatives; access to capital, debt obligations, and covenant compliance; relationships with key suppliers and customers; technological advancement and product quality; and risks related to intellectual property, litigation, and compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations. Other risks were described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 30, 2025. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Wina Huang
Investor Relations
Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com

“The corridor to the future runs through the UAE”: Abu Dhabi powering the AI era with molecules, gigawatts and partnership

  • Opening Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, HE Dr Al Jaber hails a new era of human progress, defined for the first time by computational power and digital capability
  • New era will see exponential energy demand growth, with data center power requirements set to rise over 500 percent, air travel double, and cities expand by 1.5 billion people 
  • Artificial intelligence must be powered by actual energy, with 70 percent of energy demand still to be met by hydrocarbons
  • UAE economy is structured for this reality, with growth grounded in pragmatism, guided by far-sighted leadership, powered by ambition, and built for the long term
  • The world “still needs molecules to make electrons” and the UAE invests extensively in both, using AI as the “operating system of our industrial strategy”
  • Marking Masdar’s 20th anniversary, HE Dr Al Jaber reveals the company has reached a global capacity of 65GW of renewable energy, two-thirds of the way to its 100GW 2030 target
  • The UAE offers an “open platform for partnership,” providing stability, scale and access to world-class energy and digital infrastructure, underpinned by good governance and rule of law
  • HE Dr Al Jaber highlights the Zayed Sustainability Prize as Sheikh Zayed’s legacy multiplied through action, and announces that the prize has positively impacted more than 400 million lives across six continents
  • HE Dr Al Jaber closes by saying “The future of sustainable human progress is waiting…and its address is Abu Dhabi”

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Masdar Chairman, opened Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, highlighting the tectonic shift in the world’s economy, driven by AI; the UAE’s leadership in providing energy to power growth; and the country’s radical approach to partnership.

"The corridor to the future runs through the UAE": Abu Dhabi powering the AI era with molecules, gigawatts and partnership
“The corridor to the future runs through the UAE”: Abu Dhabi powering the AI era with molecules, gigawatts and partnership

HE Dr Al Jaber was speaking in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and addressing an assembled audience that included heads of state, ministers and government officials.

Energy Meets Intelligence: The Engine for the New Era of Growth

At the first major international event of the year, Dr Al Jaber hailed a new era of human progress powered by computational power and digital capability, all underpinned by energy.

“Artificial intelligence is rewiring every industry, reshaping every sector and resetting expectations for global growth,” HE Dr Al Jaber said. “While the world is changing around us, one constant remains. And that is energy. Every algorithm, every data center, every breakthrough in advanced technology needs power to drive it. Simply put, there is no artificial intelligence without actual energy.”

Designing a Better Engine: Catalyzing Sustainable Growth

Over the next 15 years, data center power demand will increase sixfold, HE Dr Al Jaber said. Energy demand will accelerate across all other sectors, with air travel doubling and 1.5 billion more people set to live in cities, driving increased need for cooling, heating, mobility, and industrial production.

“Meeting all this demand responsibly, reliably and affordably means coming to terms with reality,” HE Dr Al Jaber said. “Over 70 percent of this energy will still come from hydrocarbons.” This should be seen not as a constraint, he told the assembled audience, but rather as a catalyst. “Sustainable progress is not about slowing down growth, it is about designing a better engine.”

Progress Powered through Pragmatism: Where Gigawatts Meet Terrabytes

The UAE has structured its economy to meet this new reality,  HE Dr Al Jaber said, being a nation where “that engine for growth is grounded in pragmatism, guided by farsighted leadership, powered by ambition and built for the long term. We are a nation that plans with patience, acts with prudence, and invests with discipline.”

HE Dr Al Jaber highlighted a “foundational truth” in his address, that “the world still needs molecules to make electrons. That is why we have always invested in both and fused them into a single integrated system: from the carbon-efficient molecules of ADNOC to the clean gigawatts of Masdar; from the largest solar projects ever built, to the first solar plants that work around the clock; from nuclear energy to custom-tailored wind turbines that work at low speed.”

The UAE also applies technology “system-wide,” HE Dr Al Jaber said. “AI is no longer a tool we add at the margins; it has become the operating system of our industrial strategy. We are embedding AI across our energy and industrial base to optimize every barrel, every megawatt, every production line.”

Masdar Reaches 65GW of Clean Energy Capacity, Marking Two Decades Of Renewable Leadership

HE Dr Al Jaber praised His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his vision in founding Masdar, the host of ADSW. “Exactly 20 years ago, Your Highness, you took a bold strategic decision to invest in renewables” he said, adding that Masdar has gone on to develop renewable energy projects in more than 40 countries globally and play a key role in driving renewable energy costs down more than 90 percent.

HE Dr Al Jaber revealed that Masdar is now more than two thirds of the way to its target of 100 gigawatts (GW) portfolio capacity.

“Twenty years of Masdar is proof of what’s possible when visionary leadership sets a clear direction, does not waver and stays the course.”

Radical Collaboration: Forging Partnerships of Conviction, Not Convenience

Critically, the UAE is “an open platform for partnership,” practicing “radical collaboration,” HE Dr Al Jaber said. “We are never distracted by the noise of the moment. We are always focused on the work of a generation. Our word is our currency. Our consistency is our strength. Our record is our credibility.”

HE Dr Al Jaber called out directly to the “CEOs, technologists, investors and policymakers” in the audience, highlighting that the UAE offers “what serious investors value most: stability; steady leadership; long-term vision; policy clarity; advanced logistics; world class financial services; and smart capital.”

The UAE can provide access to energy and high-tech infrastructure “in abundance” and its “ease of doing business is backed by good governance and rule of law”.

“If you want to engineer the future, this is where that work is happening,” he declared. “The corridor to the future runs through here: where gigawatts of power meet terabytes of data, where energy meets intelligence, and where progress is not promised – it is delivered.”

The UAE has chosen to be “a nation of peaceful coexistence,” based on substance and action, HE Dr Al Jaber said. “We move forward with confidence because we know who we are and what we seek to achieve. We believe the future is shaped through wisdom, hard work and sound stewardship. And we believe people are the ultimate purpose. In a world shaped by technology, it is our values that remain our North Star, guiding how we invest, how we build and how we partner.”

Legacy in Action: Measuring Progress through Human Impact

HE Dr Al Jaber reflected on the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president and Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates. “Sheikh Zayed defined progress by one standard alone: human dignity,” HE Dr Al Jaber said. “He believed that leadership is measured not by wealth or power, but by the difference made in people’s lives.”

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, which holds its Award Ceremony today, was established in the late Sheikh Zayed’s honor in 2008 to continue his legacy of promoting sustainability, inclusivity and global development. To date, the Prize has positively impacted the lives of more than 400 million people across the world, HE Dr Al Jaber noted.

“This prize is not symbolic, it is practical, and it is deeply human,” he said. “The Prize has saved lives, and it has changed lives – permanently, for the better. That is the power of legacy multiplied through action.”

Operationalizing Opportunity: Why Abu Dhabi Is the Address for the Future

HE Dr Al Jaber concluded with a direct call to the audience: “Bring your ambition, your ideas, your capital and your technology, and put them to work where progress is powered, opportunity is operationalized and partnerships are permanent. The future of sustainable human progress is waiting, and its address is Abu Dhabi.” 

For more information on ADSW, please visit http://www.adsw.ae

About Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Hosted by the UAE and its clean energy leader Masdar, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) stands at the nexus of new thinking and action. A global platform for initiatives, dialogues, and thought leadership,

ADSW facilitates knowledge sharing and collective action to advance inclusive social, economic, and environmental progress.

For more than 18 years, ADSW has convened decision-makers from government, the private sector, and civil society to facilitate cross-sector, multistakeholder collaboration for a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Positioned at the intersection of technology, policy, and investment, ADSW elevates impactful solutions to drive widescale systemic change and shape the next era of global sustainability.

About Masdar 

Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is leading the global energy transformation by investing in, developing and operating renewable energy projects that deliver commercial returns while providing reliable, affordable clean power worldwide. 

With over 20 years’ experience in renewables, Masdar has a diverse, derisked portfolio totaling over 65 gigawatts (GW) globally, including the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. 

Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC and Mubadala, Masdar is driving the scale-up of renewables worldwide, targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.masdar.ae and connect: facebook.com/Masdar.ae and x.com/Masdar

 

"The corridor to the future runs through the UAE": Abu Dhabi powering the AI era with molecules, gigawatts and partnership
“The corridor to the future runs through the UAE”: Abu Dhabi powering the AI era with molecules, gigawatts and partnership