The first Emirati astronauts have started training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Russia.
Blockchain instrumental for Dubai’s tourism strategy
The future of Dubai’s tourism sector will require greater integration between public and private sector authorities, the implementation of ambitious initiatives to strengthen the sector and the adoption of the latest technologies, such as blockchain.
UAE opens first foreign space agency
The French space agency has opened an office in Abu Dhabi making it the first foreign space agency to open a representative office in the country.
AI tech helps Dubai Police make arrests
The Dubai Police has announced that its AI-powered smart system has led to the arrest of over 100 wanted criminals since the beginning of 2018.
Global tech giants lead boot camps for Arab talents
Thirty Arab national have reportedly been shortlisted for a six-month intensive training programme with global tech giants including Google, Twitter, Amadeus, Facebook and Udacity.
Electric cars require accredited registration in UAE
The Dubai RTA has announced that the registration of electric vehicles in the emirate’s Traffic System would require the existence of an accredited agent of such vehicles in the UAE.
Microsoft, cloud services to create 55,000 jobs in UAE
Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create more than 55,000 jobs in the UAE by the end of 2022.
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LogMeIn to highlight cloud-based connectivity solutions at GITEX
LogMeIn (LMI) has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2018 taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center from 14th-18th October.
Dubai authority seeks to develop solutions with quantum computing
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the first intensive quantum computing training programme, in cooperation with Microsoft.
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UAE TRA to flaunt smart transformation projects at GITEX
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is gearing up for the most awaited technology event of the year, GITEX, with a number of new initiatives and innovative projects to be introduced.
UAE zoo launches new smart platforms
Al Ain Zoo has launched a new mobile app and website as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year.
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Security Code to showcase security expertise at GITEX
Russian independent developer of cybersecurity software, appliances and services firm Security Code will showcase its expertise at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week.
The next giant leap: UAE inks space exploration deal
NASA and the UAE Space Agency (UAESA) have signed an Implementing Arrangement (IA) that outlines cooperation across a range of areas related to space exploration and human spaceflight.
UAE fund invests in high-tech greenhouse project
The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund, MBRIF, operated by the Emirates Development Bank, has announced a disbursement of AED 5.5 million to UAE headquartered Pure Harvest.