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Transport & Logistics, UAE
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 3114
iPhone X arrives at Etisalat tomorrow
Customers can pre-order iPhone X today at www.etisalat.ae and Etisalat stores, and it will be available in stores starting on 3 November.
RTA, Emaar ink JV to launch autonomous vehicles in Downtown Dubai
The Dubai RTA and Emaar Properties has signed a joint venture to study the launch of autonomous vehicles using smart traffic signals as crossings between the Dubai Mall and Boulevard areas.
Virgin Hyperloop One to begin initial testing by 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob Lloyd said that they aim to begin construction of the transport system in 2019 and will begin initial testing at production level by 2021.
IDC: MEA cognitive, AI spending set for strong growth
IDC research shows that that spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will …
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
DIFC CEO: IMF outlook a nod to tech innovation
The International Monetary Fund’s Fall 2017 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP), has been launched at Dubai International Financial Centre, (DIFC).
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”
VAD Technologies’ Veljovic on why ‘value-addition’ is key to channel sustainability
Dubai summit puts spotlight on Arab Future Cities
UAE Minster of Infrastructure Development Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi has highlighted the importance of building and developing future cities, relying on innovative and creative ideas in line with its development over the past years and its reputation on the global map in the coming years.