Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has recently organised the Innovation Leaders Forum as part of the activities of the 4th Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET Week 2018.
HD Live Map brings Dubai one step closer to driverless future
As part of the government’s latest efforts toward a smart and driverless future, Dubai has announced that it a new partnership that will see the development of a high-definition mapping technology for the emirate.
DEWA awards $300M contract for power station
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded the AED 1.1 billion contract for the construction of the 4th phase of H-Station at Al Aweer to a consortium comprising Siemens and ELSEWEDY Power, according to the Dubai Media Office.
Etihad, startAD partner for local innovation
Etihad Airways and startAD have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE through the …
Emirates NBD announces executive appointment duo
Miguel Rio Tinto has been appointed chief information officer (CIO) to lead the Group’s IT division, and Evans Munyuki has been appointed as chief digital officer (CDO) to lead the Group’s newly established Digital Office.
Abu Dhabi unites digital government services
The Abu Dhabi government has launched a new platform for unified government services, which it says will achieve a “paradigm …
Dubai government to become 100% paperless: Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai government transactions will be completely paperless by 2021 onwards, according to the latest strategy unveiled by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
Arabia Taxi boosts fleet with electric vehicles
In a joint effort to support the UAE Vision 2021’s environmental targets and the unwavering march towards a more sustainable …
Global experts to discuss fintech innovations in Dubai
Over 400 finance and technology leaders will gather in Dubai this month to discuss innovations in their sectors, highlighting the future of the fintech industry for the global and regional markets.
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Op-ed: The global tech industry can no longer ignore Saudi Arabia
Silicon Valley’s eye is now well and truly on Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported that state-owned oil firm …
Transparency key to cyber resilience in digital age: report
Global cybersecurity firms need to develop its people, processes, policies and technologies to collectively rebuild the critical trust required for positive digital advances to succeed, according to a new report.
Eaton makes strategic changes to partner programme
Power management company Eaton has made a number of key strategic enhancements to its Power Advantage Partner Programme to leverage …
E-City announces AED 67 million regional expansion plan
E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is …
Digitalisation initiatives to fuel IoT spending in MEA
The Internet of Things (IoT) market in the Middle East and Africa region is set to grow 15 percent year-on-year in 2018 to reach $6.99 billion, according to a recent report.
E-City reveals ambitious expansion plan for GCC region
E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is …
Sheikh Khalid launches robotics rehabilitation lab in Abu Dhabi
The opening of the laboratory coincides with the UAE Innovation Month, which began on February 1st in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai tourism gets digital boost
Dubai tourism chiefs have collaborated with the makers of two digital tour apps that will enable tourists to explore beautiful …
Deadline nears for Fintech funding platform
Early-stage Fintech startups are running out of time to sign up for innovation and entrepreneurship platform startAD’s ten-day entrepreneurship programme …
Masdar City touts sustainable tech as part of Innovation Month
Masdar City, as part of UAE Innovation Month, with a programme of clean technology displays and engaging community activities, all hosted at Masdar Park this weekend.