UAE Showcases Innovation and Soft Power at VivaTech 2025 in Paris
The UAE made a remarkable impact at VivaTech 2025, Europe’s largest technology exhibition, held recently in Paris. The country transformed its presence from a symbolic representation to a dynamic showcase of its soft power and innovation-led economic vision.
A diverse range of UAE-based startups and projects captivated audiences, presenting advances across cutting-edge fields such as robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart wearables. Their innovations gave European entrepreneurs and investors an illuminating perspective into the UAE’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
One of the standout exhibits was a self-driving motorcycle, developed by the Dubai-based robotics firm RoboHitech. At first glance appearing as a conventional vehicle, it quickly drew crowds and media attention when it was revealed to be an autonomous innovation, developed by Muhammad Al Shamsi, Founder of RoboHiTec.
Quoting Muhammad Al Shamsi:
“This self-driving motorcycle isn’t just a tech demo; it’s a practical solution for key sectors like security, urban mobility, and logistics.”
He further explained:
“What we’ve achieved today wouldn’t have been possible without the enabling ecosystem in the UAE. We innovate not just for the market, but for the future, a future that can only be built when leadership believes in science, bets on youth, and creates space for them to dream, experiment, fail, and ultimately succeed.”
The UAE’s participation at VivaTech 2025 reflects the country’s strategic push to position itself as a global innovation hub, empowering its youth, startups, and entrepreneurs to take the lead in emerging technologies.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
