{
  "id": 18528475,
  "title": "UAE opens its first humanoid robotics showroom as Dubai races to 200,000 robots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/uae-opens-its-first-humanoid-robotics-showroom-as-dubai-races-to-200",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T16:37:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/06/uae-opens-its-first-humanoid-robotics-showroom-as-dubai-races-to-200000-robots/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first dedicated humanoid robotics showroom opened its doors on Sheikh Zayed Road in the UAE on Friday, attracting crowds to witness five humanoid robots performing various tasks. Lootah Robotics staged the opening near the Dubai International Financial Centre, with over 4,000 viewers tuning in via livestream from around the globe. The event showcased the company's robotics academy graduates and was linked to the national ambition of reaching 200,000 robots by 2032. Founder Yousif Al Lootah emphasized that Dubai's vision is to have more than 200,000 robots by that time, aiming for the city to be among the world's top 10 robotics and automation hubs. The showroom features a diverse inventory of robots, including humanoids, cleaning and services robots, inspection robots, oil dump robots, and specialized robots for fire and safety systems. Prices range from Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, with rental options starting below Dh5,000. The showroom aims to sell robots to select customers and rent to others, with plans to add more robots regularly.",
  "summary": "The UAE's first dedicated humanoid robotics showroom opened its doors on Sheikh Zayed Road on Friday, drawing crowds to a demonstration that featured five humanoid robots presenting, dancing and playing football with children. Lootah Robotics, the company behind the launch, staged the opening at its showroom near the Dubai International Financial Centre with dozens of guests on the floor and more…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE opens first humanoid robotics showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road",
    "Over 4,000 viewers tuned in via livestream globally",
    "Showroom aims to help Dubai reach 200,000 robots by 2032"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dubai-run-2026-registration-now-opens-how-to-sign-up-for-free-and",
        "published": "2026-11-06T13:33:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}