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Qualcomm Technologies Expands its Global Engineering Centers to Abu Dhabi To Spearhead Technological Innovation in AI, Data Centers, and Industrial IoT

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art global Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi that will focus on the development of advanced technologies and spearhead technical innovation in AI. The Qualcomm® Engineering Center will become an integral part of the Qualcomm® Global Engineering hubs working on next-generation technology in industrial IoT, AI and data center solutions to help meet growing local and global demand for high-performance connectivity, power-efficient computing and intelligence.

The Qualcomm Engineering Center will also collaborate with Abu Dhabi, UAE-based and global companies to support local strategic initiatives in the region. The center will augment the Company’s global engineering capabilities to deliver products and services designed to meet the needs of key industries, including energy, manufacturing, logistics, retail and smart mobility, which are key drivers for economic growth.

“We are thrilled to announce our plans to establish a Qualcomm Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi as part of our efforts to advance technology innovation in the region. This new engineering hub will focus on developing best-in-class AI and industrial IoT solutions while also cultivating local talent and fostering job creation. We look forward to working with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the UAE to expand their technology ecosystem,” said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated.

“Abu Dhabi is laying the groundwork for future-defining industries, grounded in world-class research capabilities, integrated infrastructure and the ability to attract top-tier talent. The Qualcomm Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi is poised to deliver technological advancements in IoT, AI and data infrastructure with applications across critical sectors, unlocking complex solutions at a global scale in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s world-class ecosystem. This is why ambitious global investors and pioneering companies, like Qualcomm, choose Abu Dhabi: as an investment destination we lose no time in anticipating what’s next; we build for it,” said His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).  

About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon® platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing™ products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress. 

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated. 

About the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO): 

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government vehicle responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi’s growth and enabling the emirate’s economic transformation. Through comprehensive support services, ADIO enables both local and foreign investors to shape industries of the future set to transform liveability, technology, resources, and value-added services. Initiatives focused on regional tourism and retail development, as well as public-private partnerships, ensure that community well-being is at the centre of Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation. With a robust network of investors, strong collaboration with key stakeholders, and a global presence, ADIO is committed to empowering those who invest with Abu Dhabi to make a lasting global impact. For more information, visit: https://www.investinabudhabi.gov.ae. 

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Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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Investor Relations
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Clare Conley
Media Relations
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Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our leading-edge AI, high performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity deliver proven solutions that transform major industries. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

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