The United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) has signed a Declaration of Principles with Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency (NSSA) and the UAE’s Khalifa University, for the Training of the Bahrain Space Team.
UAE-based Yahsat launches MYSAT-1 CubeSat to the ISS
Yahsat, UAE-based global satellite operator, wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a research university …
Careem to develop “curated routes” to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
UAE-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly signed a partnership deal with Abu Dhabi to collaborate to enhance the tourist experience in the capital.
“Data is the new oil,” says UAE AI minister
Emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things are going to radically change the energy industry, says UAE Minister for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.
UAE makes giant leap in global ICT competitiveness
The UAE has made a new leap in the Global Competitiveness Index, GCI, according to the recent Global Competitiveness Report issued by the World Economic Forum (Davos) 2018, WAM reported.
Calling all music lovers: Spotify now available in Middle East
Popular paid music streaming service, Spotify, has officially launched in the Middle East and North Africa, Reuters reported.
Dubai launches “world’s first smart park”
Dubai Municipality has completed the development of Mamzar Park to become the first of its kind smart park, WAM reported.
du secures Dubai Community Development Authority’s digital future
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has signed a Managed Security Operation Centre (SOC) agreement with Community Development Authority (CDA).
Kaspersky Lab eyes Dubai centre to promote transparency
The cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky Lab could open a “Transparency Centre” in Dubai to strengthen confidence among regulators and partners, a …
Dubai to accelerate developments in technology, sustainability and AI
The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has signed an agreement with General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs to enahnce smart government services at hi-tech park.
Nokia to roll out Android Pie across all its devices
After Nokia, its now Sony’s turn to bring the latest Android operating system to its users Two months after the …
Dubai Health Authority unveils smart homecare innovations
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched smart homecare technologies that would allow the homecare team to contact doctors via smart applications and devices for instant consultation, WAM reported.
Abu Dhabi, Bahrain to foster fintech innovation
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) have partnered to promote and facilitate innovation in financial services.
UAE, World Economic Forum to create framework for data policies
The UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The future and the World Economic Forum, the International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation have unveiled an agile data policy framework for personal data.