Nationwide digital transformation, Smart Cities, and Expo 2020 Dubai, will drive the UAE’s IT market to AED 20 billion in 2018, BMI Research predicts.
Dubai makes its debut as a top 10 city to move to for work: report
Dubai ranked 6th in the survey, and while 12 per cent of respondents said they would move to Dubai to work, 22 percent chose number one-ranked London and 16 percent opted for second place New York.
Experts assess progress of UAE’s nuclear energy programme
A team of International Atomic Energy Agency experts has spent the last seven days reviewing the UAE’s nuclear energy progress, ahead of plans to begin generating power from the Barakah plant next year.
Dubai launches new smart system to issue export food health certificates
Dubai Municipality has launched a smart system that allows customers to print their export health certificates for food electronically, without the need to visit its offices to print hard copies.
Remote working, more annual leave approved under new Dubai HR law
The new legislation is aimed at further enhancing government performance, encouraging creativity and innovation as well as attracting the right talents that can help further cement Dubai’s profile as a model for innovation and excellence.
MENA projects shortlisted for global future cities competition
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in partnership with the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, has announced the shortlist for the Cities for our Future competition.
39 Emiratis move on to the next phase of astronaut programme
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre announced that 39 out of 95 candidates passed the physical and psychological tests to qualify for the preliminary list of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
DEWA launches UAE’s first AI-powered digital command centre
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Saudi Arabia to foster SME growth with new R&D initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Research and Development Office (RDO) has announced a new initiative that will provide small businesses in the kingdom access to the research facilities of local universities.
Modernising farming techniques vital for food security: UAE minister
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MOCCAE, conducted a series of visits to farmers and landowners in the UAE to encourage them to use modern agricultural and harvesting techniques.
Ericsson encourages young girls in MEA region to explore careers in ICT
Ericsson hosted its ninth annual participation in Girls in ICT across market area Middle East and Africa.
UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praises India’s tech initiatives
As part of his official visit to India, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City (HITEC City).
Etisalat pledges commitment to secure the Internet of Things
Etisalat announced its commitment to adapt and implement a common approach to IoT security guidelines that will outline best practices and recommendations for the entire IoT ecosystem.
Abu Dhabi tops Smart City ranking in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi has been named a leader in the Middle East and Africa region in McKinsey Global Institute’s ‘Smart Cities: Digital Solutions for a More Livable Future,” study.