Facial recognition cameras are multiplying across the world. We look at the similarities and differences among five countries leading the way in use of the technology.

What are the implications of the UAE turning to AI for oil and gas production? This week, we also look at Malta’s bid for AI leadership and British military robots.

Ethical decisions for autonomous cars continue to spark debate worldwide, the Middle East sees rising investments in AI, and countries bring robotics and AI technologies to a space race.

The United Arab Emirates are a good example of a robotics blueprint that involves both the private sector and government planning. See how companies and cities are working to make the country a robotics leader.

The United Arab Emirates may be small, but the UAE government has set its sights on diversifying away from oil, partly through robotics leadership.

RTEX 2014 focused on those technologies of nearest and most benefit to the both the near-term and long-term UAE economy.