Supporting its vision to improve the way the world works and lives, Accenture is committing more than $200 million over the next three years to help equip people around the world with job skills for the digital age.
UAE-based tech firm submits first 3D printing patent
Immensa Technology Labs has submitted the first 3D printing related patent from a UAE-based company.
Kuwait permits local private firm to produce robot planes
The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) has granted a local private company the initial approval to produce robot planes.
Private health firms in Dubai can now acquire ambulance permits online
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services enabling the issuance of approvals for ambulance vehicles operated by private health entities online.
UAE spotlights role of AI for good at global summit
Addressing the three-day event, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the UAE’s role in leading the international drive for AI governance to serve the public interest.
Abu Dhabi digitises visa and permit-related services
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced the official launch of ACCESSADGM, a fully digital, integrated online client portal.
Wikipedia co-founder rips into site at Future Blockchain Summit
The co-founder of Wikipedia has used the Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre to highlight the website’s flaws …
“Blockchain’s abstraction makes it limitless”: Wikipedia co-founder
The inaugural Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre kicked off with an engaging panel discussion on the potential …
Smart Dubai director opens Future Blockchain Summit
The director general of Smart Dubai has opened the inaugural Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre by underlining …
How Tenable aims to help organisations mitigate cyber risks
As part of its participation at this year’s Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference, Tenable will showcase its latest offerings aimed at helping organisations reduce cyber risks.
UAE Space Agency committee discusses future projects
The UAE Space Agency is vital in promoting the nation’s stature as an advanced country in the area of space science, according to Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the agency.
Sophia to deliver opening address at Oman summit
Sophia, hailed as the world’s most advanced android, is set to appear at the Oman Global Tech and Investment Summit 2018, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat on 29th to 30th April 2018.
Digital P2P remittances to soar past $300bn by 2021: report
A new study from Juniper Research has found that international digital P2P remittances conducted via mobile and online platforms will exceed $300 billion globally by 2021, up from an estimated $225 billion in 2018.
Most crimes will be committed by machines in 2040: Dubai Police
Speaking at ISNR 2018 in Abu Dhabi today, Brigadier Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi claimed that the majority of crimes will be committed by machines by the year 2040.
Data governance, AI dominate Dubai summit agenda
Smart Dubai Office has confirmed its support and participation at the upcoming Smart Data Summit in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi summit to spotlight AI in healthcare
The Summit crowns the continuous efforts and in-depth studies that provide Abu Dhabi with a prominent position in the medical, scientific and technological fields, Sheikh Hazza said.
Final designs for UAE-built spacecraft unveiled at Dubai summit
The Hope Probe is three-metres tall with 600 KW solar panels, and will soon embark on its 55-million-kilometre journey to the Red Planet, with a view to sending the spaceship to Mars by 2021 to coincide with the country’s 50th anniversary.
Science fiction-like scenarios now a reality: World Government Summit
Experts discussed advancements in genome editing and biotechnology, along with their implications on society and healthcare in a series of …
World Government Summit kicks off in Dubai
The sixth edition of the World Government Summit (WGS 2018) gets underway today, featuring more than 130 speakers across 120 interactive sessions and over 4,000 participants from 140 countries.
UAE deputy PM “committed” to making Internet safe for youths
“The fast-paced developments witnessed in technology and Internet usage encourages growth and innovation, but can also be accompanied with challenges,” said His Highness.