Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) the authority for the free zone technology park, has announced the winner of the fourth …
Emirates NBD launches new digital branch
Emirates NBD has opened its first paperless digital branch at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The new branch aims to …
Emirates to boost inflight WiFi connectivity by 2020
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its 777X fleet with the “next generation broadband inflight connectivity” using Inmarsat GX global network.
AWS to launch enhanced artificial intelligence portfolio
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is equipping itself to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) products to compete with tech giants such …
Sheikh Mohammed unconcerned by regional tension
High Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai …
Blockchain branded ‘overhyped’ by 47% of DIFC forum audience
According to the speakers, blockchain has many years before going mainstream, but it is a very promising technology across industries.
Cisco announces $1 billion programme for smart cities
So-called “smart cities” have less pollution, safer streets, and better quality of life for citizens. But many finance officers struggle …
Mubadala partners with IBM for smart aviation
Mubadala Investment Company has announced a collaboration with IBM at the Dubai Airshow, to develop smart systems that support manufacturing …
Amazon cloud assets to be sold to Chinese partner Beijing Sinnet
Amazon cloud assets will be sold to the firm’s Chinese partner Beijing Sinnet, according to recent reports. Amazon has issued …
Dubizzle makes debut duo of acquisitions
UAE-based classifieds platform Dubizzle has acquired two real estate software platforms, marking its first ever acquisitions. The firms real estate …
Bill Gates pledges $80 million to Arizona Smart City project
One of Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates’ conglomerates has reportedly invested $80 million on a Smart City project in a 25,000 acres of land west of Phoenix, Arizona.
Autonomy takes centre stage at Motor Show
The 14th edition of the Dubai International Motor Show is set to kick off today at Dubai World Trade Centre …
UAE’s regulations on electric vehicles to be extended across GCC
ESMA said it will issue certificates of conformity to all electric vehicles that match the requirement of the new system,
HBMSU names winners of inaugural Emirati Programmer competition
The Emirati Programmer initiative is the first-of-its-kind in the UAE launched is aimed at enhancing the skills of Emirati youth in programming languages.
Oman strives for renewable energy independence by 2019
Oman’s experiment with new models in partnership with the private sector and its eagerness in adopting new technology could pave the way for large-scale renewable projects, Markus-Erich Strohmeier, chief executive officer of Siemens Oman.
DIFC pledges to triple support for FinTech in 2018
In addition to Fintech Hive, DIFC will be introducing two new programmes that focuses on RegTech and InsurTech in 2018.
TP-Link MEA, Ethos Technologies to host SMB partner event
TP-Link MEA, a global provider of SOHO, SMB networking products and wireless LAN solutions, has announced that it will host …
Dispute Resolution Authority pens China e-commerce MoU
Dubai’s Dispute Resolution Authority has taken another step towards global connectivity of dispute resolution centres by forging an agreement with …
Ford brings new hybrid vehicles to Middle East market
The Ford F-150 Hybrid is the first vehicle to be confirmed for launch in the Middle East as part of Ford’s electrified vehicles plan.
Mubadala Investment Company, Honeywell pen ME aviation MoU
Mubadala Investment Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with industrial software firm Honeywell for the manufacturing, development and …