The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced that it awarded contracts to construct four 400/132kV substations, which is valued at $348 million (AED1.28 billion).
Dubai developer to enhance customer experience with virtual reality
Deyaar Development has recently partners with Microsoft to launch a virtual-tour application using the mixed-reality HoloLens device.
Dubai launches research platform to assess security of IoT devices
The platform, established by DESC and the University of Sharjah, allows organisations to verify the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity measures on their IoT enabled devices.
“Dubai digital culture outstrips Berlin or Barcelona,” says Aruba VP
Aruba’s vice president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, Morten Illum, explains why Dubai is a city that …
Smart tech helps drive DP World’s growth, says chairman
DP World has recently announced that it achieved strong financial results in 2017, with revenue growing 13.2 percent at $471.5 million.
Smart education as a key pillar for Dubai’s future vision: Canon
Under its ‘Education For Life’ campaign, Canon Middle East is spotlighting its suite of solutions that address challenges brought about by the changing needs of key education sector stakeholders – students, teachers, and administration.
DEWA first government entity to join WEF’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has joined the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a partner.
AI and people make a more productive workplace
Kronos Incorporated has launched its new artificial intelligence (AI) powered Workforce Dimensions solution during the KronosLive event in Dubai.
Microsoft to build first Middle East data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Microsoft has announced plans to build its first Middle East and North Africa data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. …
Focus Softnet announces multi-city VAT seminars
Focus Softnet announced that it is holding multi-city seminars on Tax Accounting and filling of VAT Returns using its cloud-based ERP solution on March 15, 2018 at Mövenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai in Dubai and March 19th, 2018 at Dusit Thani in Abu Dhabi.
Virtual meetings boost female career progression: report
Sixty-five percent of “fast track women,” – a group that progresses to manager level within five years of employment, versus 49 percent of all women and 55 percent of men, use technology to attend everyday meetings virtually rather than being there in person.
Dubai doubles down on smart city projects
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, signalled the start of the construction of the Cassation Court and Smart Parking buildings project.
3M products now available on Souq.com
SOUQ.com has announced newly available products on SOUQ.com from renowned American innovative sciences company 3M to provide easy access to innovative solutions to life’s everyday needs to customers across the UAE, KSA and Egypt.
Meet Dubai’s new smart city AI-advisor
Smart Dubai has launched the new and improved version of its flagship Dubai Now platform and application, introducing artificial intelligence to the service, which will now feature Smart Dubai’s AI-powered smart city advisor “Rashid”.
Innovation is at the heart of Expo 2020, says official
Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau has reaffirmed its commitment to inspiring collaboration and driving innovation globally through a series of initiatives and events held during the first-ever UAE Innovation Month.
Future Cities Show to highlight urban innovation
Dubai city not only as a milieu but also as a principal example of the specific challenges that cities around the world are facing. Future Cities Show will have Sustainability, Innovation and Happiness as its main core hence focusing on several transformational concepts as catalysts for smart urban development. Future Cities Show conference and exhibition is held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Abu Dhabi AI framework poised to augment human capabilities
Saal aims to augment human capabilities beyond imagination and to facilitate opportunities to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues
Exclusive: Tech deals Saudi is expected to sign with US giants
Preparations are underway for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to complete three deals with top American technology firms upon …
The sound of colour: cyborg Neil Harbisson
An inescapable irony shapes Neil Harbisson. Born colour-blind, his greyscale vision defined him in his formative years. Now, 15 years …
ManageEngine to capitalise on GCC opportunities
2017 has been a year of significant growth for enterprise IT management software provider ManageEngine. The company has worked with …