Dubai Municipality and the DSOA have signed a collaboration agreement to set up a new laboratory to develop and implement geospatial infrastructure and test new ideas for Dubai Municipality’s sustainability projects.
Technology, UAE
UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4365
Microsoft to open first-ever AI Centre of Excellence for energy in the UAE
Microsoft has announced that it will open an AI Centre of Excellence for Energy in the UAE to empower organisations in the industry in accelerating digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation, Abu Dhabi Hub71 partner to foster startup innovation
Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, that outlined steps towards creating a more dynamic market for startups between the Kingdom and the UAE.
Zain taps Ericsson to launch 5G network in Bahrain
Zain has selected Ericsson to build its 5G network in Bahrain, with the first commercial 5G services expected to go live before the end of 2019.
How Emaar and Oracle are building the future of property and IT
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke to Binoo Joseph, CIO at Emaar, and Rahul Misra, Vice President for Business Applications, Gulf …
UAE unveils new initiative to accelerate AI adoption
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has announced the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network.
UAE’s Thuraya completes tests of low-power IoT connectivity tech
UAE-based mobile satellite services Thuraya and eSAT Global have announced the completion of successful tests validating eSAT’s Global LPWAN communications technology over Thuraya’s satellite system.
UAE may soon lift ban on WhatsApp calls, says top cybersecurity executive
The UAE may soon lift its ban on WhatsApp calls, the executive director of the UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority, …
Abu Dhabi unveils new tech-driven national defence conglomerate
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new defence conglomerate focused on developing advanced technologies for cyber defence and national security solutions.
Dubai Chamber, First Abu Dhabi Bank partner to accelerate digital trade
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE.