Microsoft called for government regulation of facial recognition technology and for laws governing its acceptable uses.
Smart Dubai explores prospects of an integrated tech infrastructure
Smart Dubai has organised a brainstorming session at its headquarters in Dubai Design District, d3, as part of its Smart Cities Hackathon.
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
First-ever “cop-less” police station to launch in Dubai
Dubai Silicon Oasis will soon be the home for the UAE’s first-ever smart police station providing services completely free from any human intervention.
VAT refund system for tourists on track: UAE tax authority
The Cabinet Decision to implement a system that returns Value Added Tax (VAT) to tourists will cement the UAE’s status as a premier global tourist destination, asserted the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
IBM and Elm to implement Riyadh Municipality’s Blockchain roadmap
Elm has announced today that IBM has been selected as the strategic partner for the integration of the blockchain technology …
Sharjah issues resolution to regulate e-commerce activities
The Sharjah Executive Council has recently issued a mandate that only allows SEC licenced organisations to engage in e-commerce activities in the emirate.
Dubai Silicon Oasis is raising the bar for tech excellence, says UAE minister
UAE AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama commended government entities and private corporations on their harmonised efforts in contributing to the status of the country as a pioneer in the field of innovative artificial intelligence technologies.
Etisalat launches first commercial 5G network at Dubai’s Expo 2020 site
The Expo 2020 site in Dubai has become the first large scale commercial site in the MEASA region to have …
UAE to boost healthcare training with unified smart platform
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has officially launched the “Maharati” system, a healthcare learning and management system, at the Training and Development Centre in Sharjah.
Dubai’s “Smart Hall” platform hosts over 40 government services
The Dubai Municipality’s Al Kifaf Centre has extended its services to the public 24 hours a day by opening a Smart Hall.
Abu Dhabi to enrich customer experiences under TAMM initiative
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) successfully organised a special workshop aimed at unifying the Emirati’s government customer service centres through its TAMM initiative.
ADGM to bolster security compliance in the capital
ADGM has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (MCC), to facilitate the exchange of information and cooperation in monitoring & control compliance within ADGM’s Free Zone.
Smart Dubai moves to engage private sector in data economy
The workshop, titled “Public-Private Engagement Towards a Data Economy”, sought to encourage the private sector in Dubai to participate in the data economy, in a manner that ensures mutual benefit and improves services and smart-city experiences.