{
  "id": 16569891,
  "title": "Galaxy Corp. opens robot performance arena in Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/galaxy-corp-opens-robot-performance-arena-in-dubai-16569891",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-26T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261026/galaxy-corp-opens-robot-performance-arena-in-dubai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean entertainment technology firm Galaxy Corp. inaugurated a robot performance arena in Dubai, marking its second such venue after the one established in South Korea. The company collaborated with Dubai-based Emaar Entertainment and Reel Cinemas to establish the Galaxy Robot Arena within Dubai Mall, recognized globally as the largest shopping mall by total area. During the launch event on Friday, humanoid robots executed synchronized dances to K-pop and Middle Eastern tunes. The robots donned costumes resembling astronauts, carrying flags of both South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, signifying the partnership between the nations. Galaxy Corp. had previously opened a robot-themed park in Seoul in August and initiated a promotional campaign in New York's Times Square the previous month. The company aims to replicate its robot arenas in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore, as part of its broader strategy to bolster its global footprint in physical artificial intelligence (AI) entertainment.",
  "summary": "Korean entertainment technology startup Galaxy Corp. said Monday it has opened a robot performance arena in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), its second such venue after the one set up in Korea. Galaxy Corp. partnered with Dubai-based Emaar Entertainment and Reel Cinemas to open Galaxy Robot Arena at Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall by total area. At the launch event on Friday (local…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korean firm Galaxy Corp. opens robot performance arena in Dubai Mall.",
    "Arena inaugurated alongside Emaar Entertainment and Reel Cinemas.",
    "Robots performed synchronized dances to K-pop and Middle Eastern music."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding into major global shopping hubs signals Galaxy Corp.’s strategy to transform artificial intelligence from a digital novelty into a physical, international entertainment commodity.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Galaxy Corp. opens robot performance arena in Dubai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/galaxy-corp-opens-robot-performance-arena-in-dubai",
        "published": "2026-10-26T06:55:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}