3M has opened its new regional headquarters in Dubai Internet City, part of the Tecom Group, demonstrating its continued commitment to the UAE. 

 

With the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai, 3M also unveiled its expanded and enhanced innovation centre, which highlights 3M’s commitment to science and innovation. The centre, which showcases a number of cost-effective technological solutions created specifically for the region, is set to bring 3M’s technologies and innovations closer to its customers in the UAE and the wider region.

 

The innovation centre features a creative mural, The Sand Mural, made entirely from 3M materials including 3M printable film with 3M Reflective Overlaminate with 3M Cubitron II, and 3M sandpaper applications.

 

Groundbreaking innovations

3M's Innovation Centre, one of the first of its kind in the Middle East region, will allow potential customers, business partners and research & development experts to put a variety of 3M's ground-breaking innovations to the test. The 20,400 sq ft centre will showcase all of 3M's technology platforms, which are leveraged across all four businesses and products for the Middle East market. 

 

3M’s 51 technology platforms include adhesives and abrasives, microreplication and nonwovens, computer vision, data science and analytics, and others.

 

Inaugurated by Meghan Gregonis, the US Consul General in Dubai, the ceremony was attended by Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President for Commercial Leasing at Tecom Group; Cara Nazari, Managing Director at AmCham Dubai, Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President, Dubai Science Park; and 3M’s senior leaders including Gayle Schueller, Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer and Laszlo Svinger, Vice President and Managing Director – Middle East & Africa.

 

Sustainability

3M's new headquarters, which embeds several sustainability initiatives, is reducing carbon emissions while also emphasising the company's expertise in science and innovation. Furthermore, it offers solutions for the future of work by utilising 3M's trust-based approach, Work Your Way, which allows employees to create a schedule that allows them to work when and where they can most effectively.

 

Svinger said: “Over the last couple of years, office space has evolved considerably. Today, we must consider the needs of our employees as well as the needs of the environment, especially as we take urgent action to combat climate change and its consequences. At 3M, we strive to provide an exceptional employee experience and business performance while also doing our part to protect the environment for a more sustainable future for all."

 

Currently, 3M is working with the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its partnership network to drive collective action on climate change, social and environmental responsibility, and the UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a three-year agreement signed in 2021.

 

Al Malik said: “For more than 20 years, Dubai’s integrated business ecosystem and attractive environment have succeeded in attracting tech giants from around the globe. Today, the inauguration of 3M’s new headquarters reinforces the impact Tecom Group and Dubai Internet City have had in sustaining Dubai’s position as an international technology hub. This milestone for a long-standing customer is a testament to the wealth of opportunities available in Mena and the ecosystem Dubai Internet City provides its community to grow and thrive in.” 

 

Nazari said: “The UAE is a dependable and trusted partner of our business community with one of the world's most open and innovative economies. Collaboration in sustainability and clean energy technology in the private sector will support the nation's positive impact as it seeks to become the first gulf country to reach net zero emissions by 2050.” 

 

AI-powered technologies

Aligned to support the UAE’s vision to become the world leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2031, the 3M M*Modal Fluency Direct, the latest speech and AI-powered technology, can also be seen at the new innovation centre. The all-in-one solution will enable physicians of any medical specialty to verbally create, review, edit and sign clinical notes directly within electronic health records. 

 

Adopted across Emirates Health Services facilities in the UAE, this technology will ensure standardisation and acceleration of clinical documentation processes and will reduce the administrative burden on healthcare professionals. Furthermore, it will help to improve the physician and patient experience and drive productivity in the healthcare sector.

 

3M’s new Dubai office features a self-standing natural green wall and is completely equipped with wireless technology, demonstrating 3M’s continued commitment towards protecting the environment.

 

3M’s innovation centre joins a robust and dynamic tech community in Dubai Internet City, which is home to 15 innovation centres powered by companies like Visa, MasterCard, Google, and SAP. -- TradeArabia News Service