Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) is set to launch the region’s first ‘Cybersecurity Standard’ for autonomous vehicles.
Uber in talks to merge with Dubai-based Careem
Uber Technologies is in preliminary talks with rival Careem to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, Bloomberg reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Dubai RTA sees surge in taxi bookings via smart apps
The Booking and Dispatch Center at RTA’s Public Transport Agency has handled 8,294,714 million bookings placed by taxi riders in Dubai during the first half of this year.
Technology, science enable UAE to become a regional logistics hub: minister
UAE’s Advanced Sciences Office has organised an interactive workshop, which explored ways on how the transport and logistics sector can benefit from technological and scientific advances.
DP World subsidiary launches electronic trade portal in the Dominican Republic
DT World will provide its ‘Mawani’ system that connects logistics services onto one platform, as well as management and consultancy services to DR Trade.
Dubai in talks to develop new space and travel hub
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Boeing backs unmanned aerial vehicle startup
Boeing has announced its investment in Matternet, a California-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments.
Planning under way for new air and space travel hub in Dubai
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has introduced new projects aimed at developing the aviation industry under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative.
Schneider boosts logistics services with enhanced digital platform
Schneider has teamed with JAGGAER, an independent spend management company, to save shippers on spot transportation requests.
Dubai Taxi fosters innovation in transport services
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has held its Government Innovation Lab 2018 that aimed at concluding creative ideas and suggestions to induce a positive change in Dubai Taxi services.
RTA diversifies payment methods for Dubai motorists
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently enabled payment of fees using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology of smartphones and devices at Customer Happiness Centres.
Careem ‘Captinahs’ hit the road in Saudi Arabia
The drivers – referred to as Captainahs – will begin working with Careem from today as part of the company’s ongoing mission to simplify and improve lies in the region.
Saudi women take the wheel as driving ban officially ends
Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get behind the wheel of a car for the first time as the kingdom lifts its longstanding ban on women driving.
First look at the future of travel: Dubai to Abu Dhabi via hyperloop
A look at the first pod prototype for Dubai’s proposed 700mph Hyperloop was unveiled on Saturday.