The Dirham Khair initiative has attracted 30,000 customers since its launched in July, according to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
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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 2905
Transformation Talk | GITEX Edition
We bring you some of the highlights from the Gulf region’s biggest technology trade show in this special edition of Transformation Talk, weekly news roundup by Tahawul Tech.
Dubai Future Academy rolls out 4IR specialised courses
The Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is reportedly rolling out programmes and courses specialising in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies called ‘Leading Future Tech.’
Dubai event to shed light on smart cities and green economy
The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017, which is set to take place on 24th to 25th October at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is expected to shed light on the importance of smart cities in the transition towards the green economy.
Dubai Silicon Oasis puts spotlight on Silicon Park Project
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation at the GITEX Technology Week 2017.
Dubai Land Department to use blockchain for all transactions
The Dubai Land Department, DLD, has reportedly reached another technical milestone by becoming the ‘world’s first government entity to adopt blockchain technology.’
Smart Dubai launches new service in ‘Dubai Now’ app
The new service will allow customers to pay for petrol using the Dubai Now app across ENOC’s retail network in the UAE, eliminating the need for cash or card payments.
Musk flaunts plan to fly passengers from Dubai to London in 29 minutes
While it’s not yet known exactly when we’ll be able to jet to London over our lunch hour on his super-rocket, nicknamed BFR, Musk said construction of the rocket should begin within the next year – with the first launch planned for 2022.
Dubai launches world’s first virtual wills registry
Designed for overseas asset-holders, the new smart service enables eligible investors living outside of the UAE to create, register, witness and store a Will for Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah assets from anywhere in the world.
Dubai wins bid to host the International Astronautical Congress 2020
The Minister of State for Higher Education and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, has announced that the Dubai will be hosting the 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2020.