The Ministry of Education’s Ambassadors 2018 initiative has reported that over 300 students recently visited six elite universities as “Innovation Ambassadors.”
Dubai on track to becoming the “world’s smartest city”
Dubai has snagged the top spot as the ‘Most Innovative City’ in the region in 2thinknow’s 2018 report.
Fintech innovators to take centre stage in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has opened the second edition of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit.
DEWA teams up with UAE telco to introduce new services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed an agreement with Etisalat to provide discounts and offers to its customers through its DEWA Store.
Dubai’s first-ever digital-only bank introduces new service
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD aimed at millennials has announced that they are working with Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) to provide customers easy and instant access to their AECB Credit Score.
UAE arms over 600 students with AI skills
“AI is a gateway to building and shaping the future,” said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation.
UAE seeks stronger trade, tech ties with Japan
The UAE has reportedly held high-level meetings with top Japanese officials to discuss ways of bolstering bilateral cooperation defence,education, advanced technology, health and space and aviation among others.
Saudi Arabia’s top grocery app is coming to the UAE
Following the success of the grocery app within Saudi Arabia, Wadi.com plans to expand in other markets like UAE, which is strategized to be introduced in 2019.
Abu Dhabi to shed light on AI’s impact on healthcare
Global experts will discuss artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital pathology at the upcoming sixth Oncology Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Space exploration experts to descend into Dubai
The UAE is set to host the 22nd International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Human in Space Symposium in Dubai 2019.
Dubai technology sector attracts billions in foreign investments
Dubai has reportedly attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment in high-end technology transfers in three years.
Coming soon to UAE: SoftBank-backed vertical farm
Plenty Inc. plans to start selling locally grown produce, including kale and other leafy greens, to communities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai early next year, Bloomberg reported.
Abu Dhabi plans city-wide implementation of new parking system
The Department of Transport, DoT, in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that it will fully implement Mawaqif parking in all areas on Abu Dhabi Island by 18th August, 2018.
UAE Museum of the Future teams up with global tech firms
The UAE’s Museum of the Future has started its four-week accelerator programme where fifteen companies have been shortlisted as strategic partners to take part in the programme and enhance visitors’ experience.