US-based Gecko Robotics to set up its international headquarters in UAE

  • Date: 03-Oct-2022
  • Source: GCC Business News
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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US-based Gecko Robotics to set up its international headquarters in UAE

US-based leading robotics firm that has developed robots capable of inspecting oil and gas and power infrastructure, Gecko Robotics, is setting up a new international headquarters in the UAE under the Ministry of Economy’s landmark NextGenFDI program.

Speaking on occasion, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, who oversees the NextGenFDI program, remarked that Gecko’s investment supports the UAE’s mission to develop a world-class, advanced technology ecosystem.

“Once again, we are seeing world-leading technology make its home in the UAE. Our industrial base is seeking to integrate the tools of the Fourth Industrial revolution to improve efficiencies and boost productivity, and Gecko Robotics will be a key partner on that journey,” the UAE Minister highlighted.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi

Minister of State

Foreign Trade – UAE “The decision by the CEO of Gecko Robotics, Jake and the team, to build an international base in the UAE is testament to our business-friendly culture and the support on offer from our spectrum of stakeholders as part of the NextGenFDI initiative. We are making the UAE one of the easiest places on the planet to enter the market, find the right workforce and scale rapidly.”

Sharing his excitement about the announcement, Mr. Jake