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On July 2, Expo 2020 Dubai announced its 12th official premier partner: Terminus Group. Simultaneously, Terminus Group made a decision to establish its first MENA regional headquarter and R&D centre in District 2020, a venue that the Expo area will be transformed into soon after the event is finished.

By choosing Dubai, Terminus Group shows its deep appreciation of the city's favorable scientific and innovative atmosphere.

As a leading pioneer among AIoT tech companies, Terminus Group views Dubai as the perfect location for its first overseas headquarter. The UAE, the second-largest economy in the Arabic region, has made remarkable progress in the field of artificial intelligence in recent years.

In 2013, the UAE government launched the "Smart Dubai" project, the purpose of which was to boost the economy of the country on the back of cutting-edge tech innovations across all sectors, ranging from the upgrades in the field of technology development to the government administration processes.

In 2017, the country appointed its first "Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence".

In 2019, the "UEA Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031" was announced, with the ultimate goal of making the UAE a global leader in artificial intelligence industry by 2031.

Terminus Group's choice to set up its first overseas headquarter in Dubai reflects the company's recognition of the innovative atmosphere of the city and its artificial intelligence landscape, which would have never been possible to achieve without the UAE's tremendous efforts towards the goal. Victor AI, the founder and CEO of Terminus Group said that the crucial reason behind choosing Dubai for Terminus Group's corporate headquarters and R&D center is that the commitment and capability of local government, the enterprises, and the individuals have left a deep impression on him.

By choosing Dubai, Terminus Group will further enhance the adaptability of its solutions. As the Expo's premier partner for robot services, Terminus Group's Titan robots will gain significant attention from visitors from around the world. Titan robots exemplify Terminus Group's AIoT products and commitment to focus on their unmatched ability of technological integration. The robots use their built-in features enabled by leading technologies including 5G, and edge computing to process information and send it back to the Expo's official operator through the Robot Management System (RMS). 

The aforementioned solutions will contribute to improving the overall management efficiency of the entire venue, including monitoring the traffic, providing the venue with necessary services including security, as well as guiding visitors.

The solutions on display at the event represent only a tiny fraction of the wide range of the company's offerings. Supported by its technologically advanced devices and software products, the core scientific and technological strength of Terminus Group lies in its ability to transform the physical world into a digital counterpart with the help of IoT sensors and edge computing technologies, which as a result enables the company to create a parallel digital reality facilitated by automation processes and artificial intelligence. 

By choosing Dubai, Terminus Group will present its first-ever overseas AI CITY network

It is reported that 80% of the 438-hectare infrastructure of the exhibition venue will be retained after the Expo concludes, with the plans made to re-design the space to fit entirely new purposes such as residential buildings, hotels, museums, schools, and office facilities. 

According to the "Master Plan for the District 2020 after the Expo 2020 Dubai", the area will accommodate 145,000 residents in the future, with a focus on promoting the growth of the key industries and technologies including tourism, logistics and transportation, followed by education and construction. The entire new district will be constructed with the deployment of the newest technologies in mind - the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Augmented Reality, to name just a few.

Terminus Group will establish its R&D centre in D2020 district to refine its core products and AI and IoT systems, at the same time providing local communities and businesses with knowledge exchange programmes, financing and investment initiatives. To foster a mulit-use platform, the company also plans to closely cooperate with local leading tech experts and scientists alike. Last but not least, Terminus Group will also set up an accelerator in the R&D centre to incubate local AI and IoT start-ups.

By that time, D2020 itself will have become a crucial component of Terminus Group's global AI CITY network deployment strategy. Having earned recognition for its world-leading expertise and capabilities in the field of building Smart Cities, Terminus Group will develop a smart system for the operation and management of D2020 in terms of fire protection, energy and facility management, and smart parking. The next-generation digitally interconnected technologies will make a significant contribution in helping create a smart and innovative ecosystem for future-oriented space, which D2020 proudly aspires to be.