The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a 3D Printing Strategic Alliance, aimed to accelerate the adoption and use of 3D printing across the public and private sectors. The alliance will act as a leading hub for 3D printing by creating a network of supplies, products, and services. It brings together government agencies, academic institutions, and 3D printing companies from the UAE and beyond. Dubai also intends to establish a district dedicated to the development, testing, and deployment of 3D printing technologies, consisting of research centres, international companies, startups, applied engineering firms, and business accelerator programmes focused on 3D printing.