VR Sports, the first all-sports virtual reality arcade in the country, located in the state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Theme Park in Dubai Mall, was launched by the international innovative digital agency, ARkub Interactive.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3440
UAE’s Internet of Things market to surpass $35 billion: report
“The UAE is entering 2018 as the tipping point year for the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to go from theory to reality.”
SoftBank $100 billion Vision Fund 2.0 in the works
SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning the firm’s next $100 billion venture – a version 2.0 of the world’s biggest technology fund, according to people familiar with the matter.
Dubai ruler inaugurates UAE’s “bridge to the future”
‘Area 2071’ is a bridge to the future and a platform to implement the UAE’s model for future design, said Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the opening of ‘Area 2071’, at Emirates Towers.
Tech to bridge $1.5 trillion trade finance gap: DMCC
Ripe for industrialisation in the trade sector, technology advancements could bridge the current $1.5 trillion trade finance gap, with potential to inject new growth in trade, according to a report on ‘The Future of Trade’ from DMCC.
Tech initiatives vital for Dubai’s green future, says experts
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science-focused business community, hosted the ninth Green Leadership Series under the theme ‘Charging the future: Disruptors and enablers of Dubai’s Green Economy’.
Dubai joins global initiative to amplify airport efficiency and security
Dubai Airports has recently signed a new partnership to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at security check points at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
Digital transformation initiatives drive job demands in UAE
Jobs in technology sectors in the UAE including software, hardware and telecom have seen an increase of 20 percent in 2018, as compared to last year, according to a recent report.
UAE to open region’s first AI summer camp
UAE students will soon be able to attend an artificial intelligence-focused summer camp following Minister of State for Artifical Intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al Olama’s announcement that the government is collaborating with number of leading national and international technology and education companies in the private sector to open such programme in the country.
Abu Dhabi pushes forward with secure and intelligent city vision
Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (ADMCC) has announced a strategic collaboration with Dell EMC driven towards achieving their ambitious vision to build a secure and intelligent city.