Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the UAE National Advanced Science Agenda 2031 and 2021 Advanced Science …
Dubai turns to AI to bolster dhow trade
The Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, PCFC, has launched the “Dhowber” project to strengthen the UAE and Dubai’s leading global position in the maritime transport industry, and help shape the sector’s future.
Driverless world needs data centres on wheels, claims EMEA tech exec
VMware’s senior vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Jean-Pierre Brulard, gives his take …
VR to fast track training for industrial sector
Honeywell has announced a cloud-based simulation tool that uses a combination of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to train plant personnel on critical industrial work activities.
Saudi residents could face prison time for spying on spouse’s mobile phone
Saudi Arabia has reportedly announced a new law that criminalises the act of spying on your spouse’s mobile phone illegally and has listed this act under cybercrimes, according to Arab News.
US safety agency “unhappy” with Tesla crash data release
The vehicle in a fatal crash last week in California was operating on Autopilot mode, making it the latest accident to involve a semi-autonomous vehicle, Tesla confirmed.
Social media makes data analysis a challenge, says expert
“Social media is now polluted with fake news and reflects inaccurate reality of public opinion. Data analysis is a challenge since we are dealing with Cloud Computing and Big Data that forces diplomats to determine their messages through only numbers,” said Dr. Mohammed Ayish, Head of the Mass Communication Department at the American University of Sharjah.
UAE hospital transforms network to enhance patient care
Emirates Specialty Hospital (ESH) has unveiled a new state of the art network and communications infrastructure to deliver outstanding patient care.
Biometrics power faster, more secure travel experiences
Airlines and airports are already investing in various forms of biometric technology and these will be more commonplace worldwide as 63% of airports and 43% of airlines plan to invest in biometric ID management solutions in the next three years, according to a recent report by SITA.
UAE to become a top destination for scientists and innovators, says Prime Minister
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Sunday unveiled the UAE National Advanced Science Agenda 2031.