The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in Dubai via Samsung Pay and Apple Pay apps on smartphones.
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Norway to flaunt maritime innovations at Expo 2020 Dubai
Norway will promote its innovations, technologies and further development of the country’s ocean industries to a global audience of millions, after confirming its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.1 2910
Etisalat Digital announces partners for Dubai Future Accelerators
Etisalat Digital has shortlisted startups to foster digital innovation and entrepreneurship and to bring new solutions to the market as part of ‘Dubai Future Accelerators Programme.’
Dubai gears up to take on future city challenges
The fourth edition of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) has been launched with the participation of 12 government bodies and in cooperation with the world’s most innovative companies.
Blockchain investments to reach $300 billion globally
Blockchain spending in the Middle East and Africa region is set to reach $80.8 million, according to the recent figures from global market intelligence firm IDC.
UAE startups to attract $1 billion in funding this year
Startup funding worth more than $1 billion is likely to be raised in the UAE this year, according to a report by WAM, which will further boost the growing start-up sector.
Emirates Scientists Council appoints new leadership
UAE Minister of State for Advanced Science Sarah bin Yousef Al Amiri has been appointed to head the Emirates Scientists Council following a UAE Cabinet meeting on reshuffling the organisation.
Dubai resident wanted for supplying drug cartels with untraceable phones
The charges reportedly include supplying drug cartels with BlackBerry and Samsung phones that had been modified by Canadian-based company, Phantom Secure, which made them harder to trace by authorities.
Online travel bookings in GCC still dominated by desktops: report
Desktop continues to be the dominant platform for travel bookings, despite the region witnessing a growing shift to mobile.
Expo 2020 Dubai streamlines technology infrastructure
Accenture, in collaboration with SAP, has implemented SAP S/4HANA for Expo 2020 Dubai that will provide the expo with a foundation for data-driven insights, from visitor preferences to sustainability.
Dubai awards $384 million worth of contracts to expand electricity networks
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).