The Medical Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a robot treatment device for spinal injuries, has been approved for use in Saudi Arabia.
VR tech to help with recovery of stroke patients in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced its plans to introduce Virtual Reality (VR) rehabilitation in physiotherapy for stroke patients and other patients suffering from balance disorder.
Greener pastures: more vertical farms coming to Dubai
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, and Shalimar Biotech Industries, have signed an agreement to establish vertical farms on the ministry’s land in Dubai.
Elon Musk is creating a “kid-size submarine” to free boys from Thai cave
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has shared photos and videos of a metallic pod that his company SpaceX is creating, in a bid to rescue the group of boys trapped in a Thai cave.
Abu Dhabi to enrich customer experiences under TAMM initiative
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) successfully organised a special workshop aimed at unifying the Emirati’s government customer service centres through its TAMM initiative.
Global hotel chain turns to AI to redefine guest experiences
InterContinental Hotels and Resorts has introduced a next generation of intelligent technology to redefine customer hotel experience in China.
ADGM to bolster security compliance in the capital
ADGM has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (MCC), to facilitate the exchange of information and cooperation in monitoring & control compliance within ADGM’s Free Zone.
UAE urges students to become cyber ambassadors in new initiative
The “Cybersecurity” ambassador initiative was launched to build a secure e-culture as it is considered a competitive initiative to empower Emirati students as cybersecurity ambassadors.
Move over Warren Buffett: Facebook’s Zuckerberg now world’s third richest person
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth, Bloomberg reported.
SANS ramps up local cybersecurity skill development in Saudi Arabia
SANS has announced its return to KSA with ‘SANS Riyadh July 2018‘. The event follows the success of SANS’ training …
UAE coding programme to “future-proof” young generation of Emiratis
Sandooq Al Watan has announced the start of the second phase of the Emirati Coder programme, which was developed in conjunction with Abu Dhabi-based education consultancy Ajyal Talent Management, a DarkMatter company.
New space programme to prepare youth for UAE’s future
A new Space Science Track will be introduced at the UAE University’s Physics Department in September, with the beginning of the new academic year 2018-2019.
Smart Dubai moves to engage private sector in data economy
The workshop, titled “Public-Private Engagement Towards a Data Economy”, sought to encourage the private sector in Dubai to participate in the data economy, in a manner that ensures mutual benefit and improves services and smart-city experiences.
Equinix, Omantel to establish data centre near Oman capital
This joint venture will establish the “first world-class, carrier-neutral hub in Oman” where carriers, content providers and cloud providers colocate critical IT infrastructure, according to the two firms.