The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a number of online services as part of its digitalisation plan to facilitate transactions, WAM reported.
Dubai gears up for last mile of self-driving transport challenge
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the shortlisted finalists of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport and announced that the finalists in the four categories will be awarded $5 million in October 2019.
Tweet that led to $20 million SEC fine was “worth it”, says Musk
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the tweet that cost him and the company $20 million in fines each by the US Securities and Exchange Commission was “worth it”.
UAE DP World in search for new Virgin Hyperloop One chairman
Richard Branson is quitting as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One saying that the company needs a more actively involved leader.
Masdar gives a glimpse of sustainable autonomous future in UAE
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development, has embarked on the next phase of its sustainable mobility network and unveiled its first NAVYA autonomous vehicle.
Abu Dhabi Ports ramps up blockchain adoption
Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, Maqta Gateway, has announced that it will carry out its first testing of international blockchain solution Silsal with a maritime operator in partnership with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.
Free WiFi coming to Dubai taxis soon
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and du are set to embark on a joint project to fit all taxis in Dubai, about 10,800 cabs, with free Wi-Fi service.
Dubai-based tech unicorn secures $200 million in fresh funding
Middle East ride-hailing company Careem had reportedly secured $200 million in fresh funding from existing investors, Reuters reported.
Blockchain an emerging tech priority for airlines, airport
Blockchain is fast emerging as the priority technology for future exploration among airport and airline CIOs globally, according to new research released by SITA.
Volvo teams up with global chipmaker for AI-powered cars
Volvo and NVIDIA are joining forces for the development of an advanced, AI-capable core computer for the next generation of Volvo cars.
Volvo’s planned driveless car is a bedroom on wheels
It presents four potential uses of autonomous driving vehicles – a sleeping environment, mobile office, living room and entertainment space – which all reimagine the way people travel.
Global carmaker seeks to redefine the future of road safety in UAE
Volvo Cars reviewed the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology calling for a new global road safety standard and highlighting how autonomous vehicles can safely communicate with all other road users.
Electric cars require accredited registration in UAE
The Dubai RTA has announced that the registration of electric vehicles in the emirate’s Traffic System would require the existence of an accredited agent of such vehicles in the UAE.
SoftBank teams up with Japanese carmaker to develop connected cars
Toyota Motor and SoftBank Group said they would team up to develop new transport services.