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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
Dubai Economy signs new deal to develop emCash
Emcredit, a subsidiary of Dubai Economy, and UK-based Object Tech Group have signed a partnership deal for the development and implementation of emCash.
Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital invests $55m in Dubai fintech firm
Channel VAS, which was originally started in Cameroon but is now based in Dubai, provides mobile financial services in over 25 emerging markets, offering micro-finance lending to more than 500 million mobile network subscribers.
UAE leaders discuss initiatives for tech and smart services at annual meeting
Over 120 initiatives for 30 national pillars were launched at the UAE government annual meetings, in the presence of over 450 government officials.
Synology to demo new storage, networking technologies
Synology is all set to showcase its latest storage, networking and application technologies at GITEX Technology Week that is taking …
Software AG to flaunt its ‘Digital Business Platform’
Software AG, for the first time, will be participating in the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2017 to highlight its Digital Business Platform, in addition to showcasing a range of Smart Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
Over 150 blockchain developers to graduate from ConsenSys Academy
ConsenSys Academy has announced that it concluded its first Developer Program class of 150+ blockchain developers, which includes 25 participants from the United Arab Emirates.
Costa Coffee trials drone delivery service in Dubai
Beach-goers can be seen in the video released by Costa ordering via mobile phone to the local branch, before the drink arrives right at their location within 15 minutes.
Dubai to close service centres to boost smart payment channels
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Saturday approved ‘A Day without Service Centres’ initiative to close centres across the emirate on Thursday 26th October 2017.
DEWA, Dubai Airports ink MoU to promote Smart Dubai
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Airports, as part of efforts to expand co-operation and joint partnerships to promote Smart Dubai initiatives.