GITEX 2019 is inviting visitors to get hands-on with Artificial Intelligence, 5G and smart homes – innovations which will maximise the potential of human ingenuity.
GITEX 2019
Dubai telco du appoints new CEO to replace Osman Sultan
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company has announced the appointment of Johan Dennelind as its new Chief Executive Officer.
UAE rolls out first-ever blockchain-based platform for health professionals
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the launch of the first blockchain-based system to save and share the assessment information of health professionals,
UAE telco to acquire Help AG’s UAE and Saudi Arabia operations
UAE-based telco Etisalat has announced on it has signed a deal to acquire full ownership of cybersecurity firm Help AG’s businesses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
US tech giant to open new data centres in UAE and Saudi Arabia
US tech giant Oracle has announced plans to open new data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as it looks to drive regional business growth.
UAE telco encourages customers to volunteer for Expo 2020
Etisalat has announced that it will launch an awareness campaign to encourage millions of its customers to volunteer in the lead-up to and during the largest event ever held in the Arab world.
GITEX 2019 to spotlight synergy between human and technology
The region’s annual mega tech events – GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Future Stars – are back and will once again define the innovative ways that advanced technologies and the new generation will reshape the world.
UAE ranks first globally in mobile-broadband subscriptions
The UAE has ranked first globally in mobile-broadband subscriptions and network coverage, and second in mobile-cellular telephone subscriptions, according to a report issued by the World Economic Forum.
Dubai RTA and Careem’s Hala e-hailing service logs over 1 million trips
Hala, the joint venture between Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, has achieved its landmark one millionth trip booked through the e-hailing service.
RTA rolls out Free WiFi in Dubai taxis
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the implementation of ‘Tech Taxi’ initiative to drive the digitisation of taxi …
UAE engineer invents AI-powered device for improving school bus safety
Almas Robotics, a Dubai-based technology and engineering company, has launched its new “Safe Bus” smart device which uses artificial intelligence technology to track passengers on school buses with the aim of improving safety standards in the UAE.
Dubai’s ENOC accelerates customer-centric services with new digital offerings
ENOC Group has unveiled its two new digital ventures – ENOC Link and Beema – under its recently launched accelerator programme – NEXT.
UAE spotlights AI’s role in the fight against food waste
Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role in resolving issues on food waste, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) highlighted.
Emirati astronauts successfully complete training for historic space mission
Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), and Sultan AlNeyadi, the back-up astronaut for the same mission, have successfully completed their final tests for the mission.