{
  "id": 3339283,
  "title": "Adnoc's approach has made the UAE a 'top five' robotic country, Gecko CEO says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/adnocs-approach-has-made-the-uae-a-top-five-robotic-country-gecko-ceo-3339283",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:22:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/gecko-robotics-uae-adnoc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gecko Robotics founder Jake Loosararian asserts the UAE has become a top five robotic nation, thanks to Adnoc's adoption of technology. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, in partnership with Gecko, leverages robots and AI to stimulate GDP growth. Adnoc has utilized Gecko's robots and products for various tasks, facilitating data collection to optimize workflows. Loosararian believes the UAE's prominence in robotics stems from companies like Adnoc's rapid embrace of technology and innovative application. Gecko, a US-based firm founded in 2013, merges advanced robotic technology with AI software to aid organizations in managing critical infrastructure. Gecko signed three agreements with Adnoc in 2025 to integrate robotics and AI into oil company operations, aiming to enhance efficiency and train Emiratis. While robotics garners significant attention, Loosararian emphasizes the importance of applying robots to mundane yet essential tasks, such as energy infrastructure inspections and data recording. He emphasizes that true technological revolution lies in the practicality and impact of these robots.",
  "summary": "The UAE's expertise in the energy sector and embrace of technology is helping to make it a major player in robotics, Gecko Robotics founder Jake Loosararian has said. Mr Loosararian said the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, with which Gecko has several partnerships, is making the most of robots and artificial intelligence to help drive GDP growth. \"They're a technology company that happens to make…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Adnoc's approach has made the UAE a 'top five' robotic country, Gecko CEO says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/adnocs-approach-has-made-the-uae-a-top-five-robotic-country-gecko-ceo",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:22:34.000Z"
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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."
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