Abu Dhabi hosts SMIIC Metrology Council meeting on measurement cooperation
The Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI), part of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), hosted the 18th meeting of the Metrology Council of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) in Abu Dhabi on 5 and 6 October 2026. Delegations from Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries represented on the council attended the meeting, along with metrology experts and specialists. The session was chaired by Engineer Saeed Al Muhairi, Chairman of the SMIIC Metrology Council and Executive Director of EMI. Representatives of the Gulf Association for Metrology (GULFMET), the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) and the SMIIC General... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
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LODD Autonomous plans first civilian cross-border cargo drone flight in 2027
LODD Autonomous says it plans to conduct the world's first cross-border autonomous drone test flight for a civilian operation in 2027. CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai said the planned flight is part of the pilot testing phase of the company's HILI hybrid vertical take-off and landing aircraft and would depart from the UAE for a neighbouring country. Al Manai made the remarks to the Emirates News Agency on the sidelines of Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi. He said the flight would be carried out with local and international logistics service providers and is intended to help pave the way... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
