Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art global Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi that will focus on the development of advanced technologies and spearhead technical innovation in AI. 

The Qualcomm Engineering Center will become an integral part of the Qualcomm Global Engineering hubs working on next-generation technology in industrial IoT, AI and data center solutions to help meet growing local and global demand for high-performance connectivity, power-efficient computing and intelligence.

The Qualcomm Engineering Center will also collaborate with Abu Dhabi-based local and global companies to support local strategic initiatives in the MENA region. 

The center will augment our global engineering capabilities to deliver products and services designed to meet the needs of key industries, including energy, manufacturing, logistics, retail and smart mobility, which are key drivers for economic growth.

His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, said: “Abu Dhabi is laying the groundwork for future-defining industries, grounded in world-class research capabilities, integrated infrastructure and the ability to attract top-tier talent. 

The Qualcomm Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi is poised to deliver technological advancements in IoT, AI and data infrastructure with applications across critical sectors, unlocking complex solutions at a global scale in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s world-class ecosystem.

“This is why ambitious global investors and pioneering companies, like Qualcomm, choose Abu Dhabi: as an investment destination we lose no time in anticipating what’s next; we build for it.”

Cristiano Amon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Inc. said: “We are thrilled to announce our plans to establish a Qualcomm Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi as part of our efforts to advance technology innovation in the MENA region.

This new engineering hub will focus on developing best-in-class AI and industrial IoT solutions while also cultivating local talent and fostering job creation. We look forward to working with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the UAE to expand their technology ecosystem.”