The UAE government has announced the formation of a ‘Council for Artificial Intelligence’ to ensure the implementation of these technologies in various sectors.
Dubai offers springboard for blockchain and AI startups
Dubai is opening new opportunities for start-ups and entrepreneurs to become part of Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovation-focused businesses.
Snap up $1 from its IPO price
Snap Inc has celebrated its first anniversary as a publicly traded company on Friday, however, things are not quite what they envisioned when they bought shares in the hottest tech IPO in years.
Nearly half of global CIOs plan to roll out AI projects soon: study
Gartner’s 2018 CIO Agenda Survey shows that four percent of CIOs have implemented AI, while a further 46 percent have developed plans to do so.
UAE has the world’s best integrated tax systems, says finance minister
The UAE has succeeded in establishing an integrated tax system that is now considered as one of the best in the world, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance.
AI will revolutionise the publishing industry, says UAE minister
Artificial intelligence will have a profound impact on the media and publishing industry, according UAE Minister of State for AI Oman bin Sultan Al Olama.
Cryptocurrencies are coming. Are you ready?
Cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity and many people believe they are the way of the future, but what exactly are they?
Abu Dhabi promotes culture with new digital platforms
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new digital initiative, which will …
Ford’s self-driving pizza delivery cars hit Miami
Ford is bringing its fleet of self-driving cars to the streets of Miami with a focus on services such as …
Dubai RTA to roll out blockchain-powered vehicle database
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has proposed its “end-to-end vehicle lifecycle management using Blockchain” project for the Dubai 10X Initiative.
Huawei shows off world’s first smartphone-driven car
Huawei has announced a new offering that will allow users to drive a car with an AI-powered smartphone. The ‘RoadReader’ project is part of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.
Dubai to re-invent travel experiences with blockchain
Dubai, as part of the 10X initiative, is setting out to be the first city to embark on the journey of democratising travel through the use of emerging technologies as it adds an additional distribution channel for hotels.
Predictive tech to give UAE skyscrapers a major lift
The German engineering and electronics company Bosch has developed “Predictive Maintenance” for elevators, a system designed to optimise maintenance and prevent breakdowns. A similar principle applies to Predictive Diagnostics vehicle-maintenance technology developed by Bosch.
Digital guardian angel to make UAE residents feel safer
The UAE has an excellent reputation for personal safety, but there are times when any of us might feel ill at ease walking down a street.