One of the major AI summits in the region, Ai Everything, which is originally scheduled to take place from 10th to 11th March has been postponed, the organisers revealed on the event’s website.
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Uber unveils new ‘child-friendly’ service for Dubai families
Families residing in Dubai can now book a brand-new child-friendly service launched by Uber.
Dubai bags new Guinness World Record for 3D-printed office
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has officially been recognised as a new Guinness World Records title holder for building the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building.
Dubai commuters can now get real-time bus updates on Google Maps
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new collaboration with Google, which will see the tech platform run real-time updates of bus timetables on Google Maps.
“Data is a key pillar in realising Dubai’s smart city vision”: Sheikh Hamdan
“Data is a key pillar in the strategy to realise the vision to transform Dubai into one of the world’s smartest cities,” said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
UAE leads $2.5 billion MENA fintech market: experts
The UAE is leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)’s fintech market reaching a record-high of $2.5 billion by 2022.
Etisalat strengthens cybersecurity unit with Help AG acquisition
Etisalat has completed the acquisition of Help AG, a privately held regional company specialising in the delivery of cybersecurity solutions and services.
People of Determination in UAE will soon have their dedicated social media app
The app, called Inclusive, enables supporters of inclusion in local communities to connect, collaborate and promote the inclusion of People of Determination in the UAE.
Khalifa University’s $5 million robotics challenge kicks off in Abu Dhabi
The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC 2020), organised by the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, is set to kick off its second edition this week.
New tech platform to revolutionise vehicle rentals in the UAE
Beno Technologies, a youth-led technology company based in the UAE, has launched its newest initiative, Beno, an innovative platform aimed at revolutionising the vehicle renting sector.
All-women eSports Festival kicks off in Dubai
The GIRLGAMER Esports Festival has opened at the Meydan Grandstand. Being held from 19th to 20th February, the event celebrates and promotes women’s competitiveness in esports.
Dubai tests new tech that charges electric vehicles while in motion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the test-run of the dynamic wireless charging of electric vehicles and buses in motion using the Shaped Magnetic Field In Resonance (SMFIR) technology in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Smart Dubai unveils new book on UAE’s journey to becoming a digital nation
Authors Dr. Saeed K. Al Dhaheri and Ranjit Rajan have collaborated with Smart Dubai to publish a book on the digital transformation of the UAE.
Dubai Police unveils 5G-enabled patrol cars
Dubai Police, in cooperation with Etisalat, has unveiled the first 5G-enabled smart patrol in the Middle East and North Africa region.