The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi has signed a new deal aimed at launching a new centre to support investment in technologies and innovative solutions such as blockchain.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 5111
This online video challenge can get you arrested in the UAE
UAE authorities have warned the public against performing the dance challenge as it can endanger road users.
Abu Dhabi Municipality powers customer services with AI
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning and Municipalities Department has launched 13 new digital services as part of its efforts to participate in the digitalisation drive and modern vision of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi retail project eyes to become world’s first fully digitised mall
The move underpins Al Farwaniya Property Developments’ ambition to place the $1.2 billion Reem Mall project at the forefront of digital innovation in the retail industry.
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ENEC ICT head to spotlight the role of tech in UAE’s 2020 nuclear energy bid
TahawulTech.com is delighted to confirm Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) ICT director, Alia Al Hammadi, as a guest speaker at the upcoming Power of 4: Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum.
Mubadala-owned systems integrator brings expertise to Sharjah
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Injazat Data Systems to introduce the latter’s services in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Abu Dhabi to become a gamer’s paradise this summer
Yas Mall and Yas Island have partnered with global gaming titan IGN to create a gamers paradise starting Eid weekend, until back-to-school.
Abu Dhabi calls for increased push to promote medical tourism
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has urged all healthcare providers in the capital to document medical tourism patients’ records using its “Shafafiya” e-portal, effective as of September 2018.
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
UAE eyes more satellite launches in the coming year: space agency official
The UAE Space Agency highlighted its successes since 2014, during the fourth anniversary celebrations at Abu Dhabi’s Dusit Thani Hotel on 12 July 2018.