The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has shortlisted a total of 95 applicants, including 75 men and 20 women, for the UAE Astronaut Program, WAM reported.
Sci-Fi becoming a reality to dominate business conversations: study
Frost & Sullivan’s Visionary Innovation team has recently release a study highlighting the forces poised to create the biggest impact this year and explores trends spanning geographies, industries, and applications to offer a comprehensive view of the change agents.
Why autonomous cars won’t be autonomous
The truth is that artificial intelligence is neither artificial nor intelligent. AI is made out of people.
The sound of colour: cyborg Neil Harbisson
An inescapable irony shapes Neil Harbisson. Born colour-blind, his greyscale vision defined him in his formative years. Now, 15 years …
Remote-controlled autonomous cars to hit California roads
Self-driving cars that backup their computerised system with a remote human operator instead of a fallback driver at the wheel …
Effective communication system “crucial” in UAE Mars mission
Franco Fenoglio, Head of Human Spaceflight & Transportation Unit at Thales Alenia Space, has emphasised why effective communication with Mars is important to facilitate how human beings will live and work in space.
UN launches regional technology innovation lab in Egypt
The Lab is designed with the intent to train, host and implement technology innovations to help Egypt progress towards achieving its Sustainable Development Strategy and to help address global challenges.
UAE spotlights smart tech at 46th National Day celebrations
The UAE’s vision for self-driving vehicles, smart robots and futuristic transport modes were all discussed during the event.
Delegation visits US for UAE space exploration
A number of ministers and officials from the UAE space sector have visited Washington D.C. to meet with senior space …
Rise of the machines: How AI tech can help build stronger security defences
As AI tech transform modern IT systems, how can organisations leverage them to build better defences and stay on top of cybersecurity incidents?
UAE Space Agency, IAF discuss collaboration opportunities
A UAE Space Agency delegation, led by Chairman HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, met with the President of the International Astronautical Federation, Dr. Jean-Yves Le Gall, to discuss a range of opportunities for collaboration in space science, research and education.
HP unveils VR project to imagine life on Mars
HP Mars Home Planet is part of HP’s newly announced VR strategy which is focused on enabling brands to reimagine how they innovate and engage customers.
Smart Dubai selected to co-chair ITU’s data management group
Smart Dubai will now work to address all aspects, challenges and opportunities related to the data economy, including value creation, stakeholder mapping, data policy and sustainability implications.
Google previews 360-imagery of the International Space Station
Google has recently released Street View’s first gravity-free collection, which lets viewers virtually explore the International Space Station (ISS) in 360-degree imagery from Google Maps and Earth.
Vintage tech: IBM ThinkPad 700C
Inspired by the proportions of a classic, all-black cigar box with little styling or flair, the 700C was one of …
Cisco unveils ‘intent-based’ networking
Cisco has unveiled intent-based networking solutions, which it claims, represent one of the most significant breakthroughs in enterprise networking. The …
How Averda is using hybrid cloud to help the environment
With more than 35 years of experience in waste management across pedestrian, residential, commercial and industrial areas, Averda is one …
Gopi Krishnan’s digital drive at Al Hilal Bank
Gopi Krishnan’s impressive CV in banking technology has earned him significant credibility in the region. Now chief information officer of Al Hilal Bank, he hopes to fulfil the board’s aim of becoming the most technologically advanced firm in Islamic banking.
Tech responsibility
Laurent Marini, Managing Director, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain, Orange Business Services, gives his take on why the corrosive effects of climate change need to be reversed through smart technology.
Red Hat readies OpenStack for enterprise
Red Hat has recently reported that it has made the necessary adjustments to the open source OpenStack cloud hosting software for easier deployment within enterprises.