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Technology, Travel & Hospitality
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 5115
AUH gets 450 smart sensors to boost passenger satisfaction
Abu Dhabi International Airport has implemented smart Passenger Flow and Queue Management technologies, to boost efficiency in day-to-day operations across check-in, security, immigration and baggage-claim in Terminals 1 and 3.
Abu Dhabi Police busts phone fraud gang
The Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly arrested a gang of 11 people of Asian origin who committed phone fraud.
Abu Dhabi proposes regulatory framework for crypto assets
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has recently proposed a legislative framework to bring order to the crypto asset markets in the region, including new rules governing exchanges, custodians and other intermediaries.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cross-border data protection
The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) has approved the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) a membership, making the UAE entity the first member from an Arab country to be able to build international relationships in the data protection field.
Hyperloop could move passengers between Dubai airports in minutes
Hyperloop connections could reduce travel times between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) by around 34 minutes at some stage in the future, according to expert panelists speaking on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage.
Robots and humans can make travel experiences more efficient: Sophia
Etihad Airways has introduced Humanoid Robot Sophia to the UAE as its spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at ATM.
Microsoft’s Nadella open to collaborating with Abu Dhabi government
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has recently visited the headquarters of the Emirate’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA).
Abu Dhabi hyperloop route announced
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has signed an agreement with Aldar Properties, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT’s XO Square Innovation Center, and a Hyperloop Visitor Center.
UAE charity unveils smart app for collecting donations
The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has launched a project to collect donations through smart applications at the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, as part of its Year of Zayed initiatives.