A technology park under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which was launched in October 2002 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister, & ruler of Dubai, aiming to become a world centre for electronic innovation, research, and development. The project's establishment was decreed by the former ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in September 2004, and is due for completion by April 2007. The project is to span over 7 million square meters and has entered phase one of the construction which includes the construction of 560 residential villas