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Dubai unveils $3.5B expansion of Silicon Oasis free zone

One section will be a center for research, development and innovation, cultivating startups in robotics, smart mobility, AI and quantum computing

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai

Dubai will seek to attract 6,500 new tech companies and 75,000 specialized workers with a $3.5 billion expansion of its Silicon Oasis free zone.

Two new projects form the backbone of the expansion. The first, District I0,...