As the UAE marks Innovation Month in February, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, is accelerating the commercialisation of clean technologies at home and abroad.
Digital guardian angel to make UAE residents feel safer
The UAE has an excellent reputation for personal safety, but there are times when any of us might feel ill at ease walking down a street.
IoT to transform asset tracking in UAE construction sector
A low-cost monitoring system for industrial and other equipment is being launched by the German electronics and engineering giant Bosch, …
UAE turns to AI to fast-track medical tests for visas
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has unveiled a fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) medical fitness centre in the region. SALEM Innovation …
UAE leads the world in 50 development indices
The UAE has ranked first globally in 50 indices related to many vital community, services and development sectors in the Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018.
UAE Ministry of Economy launches smart e-platform for SMEs
H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, has launched a new electronic platform to help serve …
UAE University joins Etisalat IoT partner programme
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has joined the Etisalat Digital ‘Internet of Things (IoT) partner programme’ that will see them …
Automated valet parking is on its way to the UAE
While many UAE drivers are frequently spared the hassle of parking by handing over their keys to the hotel valet, in future even this might not be necessary.
Thousands of candidates apply to become UAE astronauts
Over 3,000 candidates have successfully completed the online registration, 60 percent of who are STEM qualified and over 20 percent are pilots.
UAE firms redefine virtual education
Livestreaming platform SWOO is set to bring classrooms into the home through its interactive platform where teachers and students can …
Abu Dhabi hospital opens UAE’s first multi-organ transplant facility
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully completed UAE’s first full liver transplant and first lung transplant, both from deceased donors.
Minister praises UAE students for space science efforts
The students who recently participated in the launch of the Emirati satellite, Al Yah 3, met with the Minister of …
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
FAB launches “UAE’s first” fully-featured digital wallet
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched ‘payit’, the country’s first fully-featured digital wallet, as part of the UAE’s goal …
UAE tech festival unveils new science hub
The MoU stipulates collaboration between Technorama and the Ministry of Education to utilise personnel, knowledge and expertise in establishing a sci-hub in the UAE and other STEM education initiatives.
UAE TRA prevents 34 cyberattacks in January
A total of 34 cyberattacks against government and private sector entities in the UAE were foiled by the Telecommunications Regulations …
Microsoft HoloLens expands availability in UAE
With new additions of its availability in UAE and Singapore, HoloLens is now available in 41 markets around the world.
Emirates transports UAE-built satellite to South Korea
As the first step in its journey to space, KhalifaSat was flown from Dubai to Incheon International Airport in South Korea on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft that was specially chartered for the occasion.
UAE education sector must switch its focus to STEM: foreign minister
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said more needs to be done to ensure the UAE becomes one of the most important global hubs for education.
Marks & Spencer launches UAE online shop
The revamped website, marksandspencerme.com, offers customers an enhanced way to shop with M&S, with greater choice and better availability including more sizes, styles and colours, said the company.