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From firefighting robots to artificial islands – what’s made in the UAE?
As the UAE looks to rapidly diversify its economy, advanced manufacturing is one surprising growth area. From plane parts to robotics, new technology start-ups are tapping into the Emirates’ entrepreneurial spirit.
Prized fighter
Agile and intuitive, Saab’s new Gripen E jet is set to bolster Sweden’s defence capabilities and – if the buyers meet strict criteria – its coffers too.
Wandering stars
From Emilia-Romagna's supercar valleys to cobblestoned Vespa shortcuts, Italy moves at many speeds simultaneously — and how it travels reveals everything about the country's contradictory, captivating character.
Time for a reboot
From visionary aerospace companies to powerful boat-makers, Italy is home to a far-reaching crop of mobility players. We meet the transport-industry movers that are pioneering smarter and greener ways of travelling and commuting.
From Toulouse to French Guiana, France’s aerospace industry still sets the pace
France’s aerospace industry is in rude health – so how do airlines and manufacturers on the ground keep hitting the heights?
Rising above it
Despite uncertain times for the aerospace industry, Airbus’s outgoing CEO Tom Enders is still smiling.
Business
The companies launching the space sector into orbit and Portugal's marriage of tradition and technology.
Hitting heights
Home to manufacturers and suppliers, Montréal is a leading aviation centre. At the forefront is Bombardier, whose new C Series planes will benefit Québec province and ‘Brand Canada’.
Kingdom road
Relatively unscathed by recent history, Morocco is intent on building a modern, tech-driven economy. But the changes needed will test the limits of the nation’s new freedoms.
Smart thinking
Coming up with design solutions and bringing customers new ideas is what these entrepreneurs and companies excel at. Here Monocle meets the shop owners, designers and manufacturers making waves from Portland to Prague.
