The chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the imminent rise of Amazon in the Middle …
Infor launches new solution for omni-channel retail
Infor has launched Infor Networked Order Management, a new solution aimed at helping brands and retailers improve omni-shopping experiences by enabling …
Emirates transports UAE-built satellite to South Korea
As the first step in its journey to space, KhalifaSat was flown from Dubai to Incheon International Airport in South Korea on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft that was specially chartered for the occasion.
Dubai to host global self-driving transport challenge
The RTA will hold the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport in October 2019 – a first of its kind event, due to be held in cooperation with Khalifa City and NewCities Foundation.
Public-private partnerships crucial for Dubai’s future transportation: RTA
Achieving Dubai’s vision for the future of transportation will require the combined efforts of the public and private sector, Mattar Al Tayer, RTA Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, told delegates at the sixth edition of the World Government Summit.
Japanese hospitality steps up with futuristic slippers
Autonomous driving is becoming all the rage now and any petrolhead would vouch for that. However, imagine this technology applied …
Smart hotels to dominate Middle East hospitality market
A new approach to loyalty programmes, smart technology, will define the hospitality industry landscape to 2022, according to a recent study.
Logistics platform Truxapp projects $1 billion revenue by 2022
Trucking and logistics technology platform Truxapp has projected that its revenue will hit the $1 billion mark by 2022, with …
Emaar Hospitality unveils digital transformation initiatives
Emaar Hospitality Group has unveiled three new projects for digitalisation that will leverage IoT and AI to enhance guest experience, promote organisation-wide digital innovation and drive operational excellence.
UAE property developer to accept payments in digital currency
UAE-based MAG Lifestyle Development, part of the MAG Group, has announced that it will offer customers the opportunity to purchase properties using OneGram, the first Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency.
GEMS announces drone education course
GEMS Education has announced the launch of a drone education course to be conducted at its GEMS Dubai American Academy …
Wi-Fi network named ‘bomb on board’ grounds Turkish Airlines flight
The ‘bomb on board’ network caused the Turkish Airlines flight to make an emergency landing at the Khartoum airport in Sudan.
RTA launches driverless transport Dubai World Challenge
The RTA has launched its Dubai World Challenge initiative that aims to tackle some of the biggest challenges around urban …
Emirates Transport nears launch of region’s first electric school bus
Emirates Transport has launched the final phase of testing for the first battery-powered electric school bus in the region.