{"id":17913,"date":"2020-12-16T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=17913"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:00:55","slug":"technology-innovation-institute-and-virgin-hyperloop-announce-rd-partnership-to-advance-future-transport-and-logistics-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/technology-innovation-institute-and-virgin-hyperloop-announce-rd-partnership-to-advance-future-transport-and-logistics-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION INSTITUTE AND VIRGIN HYPERLOOP ANNOUNCE R&#038;D PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE FUTURE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN THE UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/ar\/?p=34137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration seeks to accelerate research and development of hyperloop technology, encourage economic growth, and create a sustainable transportation ecosystem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia &#8211; 15 December 2020<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated\u00a0\u00a0\u2018applied research\u2019 pillar of Abu Dhabi\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atrc.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Technology Research Council<\/a>\u00a0(ATRC), and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/virginhyperloop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virgin Hyp<\/a>erloop\u00a0(VH), the leader in hyperloop development, today announced their collaboration on research, innovation, and localization of the futuristic transportation method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement was signed by\u00a0<strong>His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of ATRC,<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>Sultan Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop<\/strong>, during a virtual ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transporting passengers and goods at speeds exceeding 1,000km\/h, hyperloop is a completely new form of transport with the ambition to become the most sustainable means of mass transportation. Technology Innovation Institute and Virgin Hyperloop will explore research for hyperloop systems on TII\u2019s premises, including pulsed power and magnetic levitation technologies and material sciences, which are key to developing the next-generation transport system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology Innovation Institute has seven initial dedicated research centers in quantum, autonomous robotics, cryptography, advanced materials, digital security, secure systems, and directed energy. The partnership will involve cooperation between three of TII\u2019s research centers; Directed Energy Research Centre (DERC), Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (ARRC), and Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC-1024x975.jpg\" alt=\"His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC\" class=\"wp-image-17915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC-1024x975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC-768x731.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC-1080x1028.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/His-Excellency-Faisal-Al-Bannai-Secretary-General-of-ATRC.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>His Excellency<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General<\/strong> of ATRC, said: \u201cAs the R&amp;D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, AI, and sustainable energy solutions. Advanced technology allows us to progress every aspect of life, and collaborations with industry partners like Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop-1024x938.jpg\" alt=\"H.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop\" class=\"wp-image-17914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop-1024x938.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop-768x703.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop-1080x989.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/H.E.-Sultan-Bin-Sulayem-Chairman-of-Virgin-Hyperloop.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>H.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop and Group Chairman and CEO of DP World<\/strong>, said: \u201cThe collaboration between Technology Innovation Institute and Virgin Hyperloop will strengthen the United Arab Emirates position as a global research hub. We are one step closer to ushering in a new era of ultra-fast, sustainable movement of people and goods.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hyperloop is a cutting-edge technology that will drive entrepreneurship and leadership in the transportation space through TII&#8217;s partnership. This, in turn, will provide opportunities for economic growth by creating a strong R&amp;D hub in line with the country\u2019s vision\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology Innovation Institute aims to help create a better world by developing the most advanced, disruptive technological innovations. Examples of research within its centers include autonomous robotics for a demand-responsive platform, materials for sustainable infrastructure, future autonomous robotics systems, energy-saving innovations, and digital security and communications for hyperloop systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virgin Hyperloop has been making major strides in advancing this new form of mass transportation. In November, transportation history was made when Virgin Hyperloop tested human travel in a hyperloop pod for the first time. Dubai-based leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, DP World, has made this milestone possible through a multi-million-dollar investment to research and develop hyperloop technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virgin Hyperloop\u2019s Managing Director of the Middle East and India, Harj Dhaliwal<\/strong>, who attended the virtual ceremony, said: \u201cAbu Dhabi\u2019s thriving technology sector will provide a perfect location as we look to advance hyperloop technology and foster successful public-private partnerships with key organizations within the ecosystem. We are happy to support this opportunity for Abu Dhabi and the UAE to lead in innovative transportation and export that knowledge across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership creates an opportunity for a research hub and provides Abu Dhabi with a first-mover advantage on a passenger and cargo system. 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