The UAE has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to establish the Emirates Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
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 4431
UAE telco sets new record with $10 billion portfolio value
Etisalat has become the first Middle East group to break the $10 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value, the company announced.
UAE Banks Federation turns to tech to combat cheque fraud
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), in coordination with UBF IT Committee, has hosted a workshop dedicated to UBF member banks to address a new and innovative approach in combatting cheque fraud.
UAE Mars Mission on track for 2020 lift off
The UAE has set the launch date between 14th July to 3rd August 2020 for its unmanned space mission to Mars, according to Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop to cost “$20-40 million per kilometer”
The world’s first commercial hyperloop system, which is set to open in Abu Dhabi in 2020, will cost between $20 million to $40 million per kilometer, according to Hyperloop TT chairman Bibop Gresta.
Veeam raises $500 million from Insight Venture Partners
Backup solutions player Veeam Software has announced that Insight Venture Partners has invested $500 million with strong participation from strategic …
Dubai Metro set for high-tech upgrade
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the successful trials for the automated fare collection gates which will be installed in Route 2020, the Dubai Metro extension project.
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar brings solar power to “off-grid” communities
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world.
UAE space investments exceed AED 22 billion
The overall investment in the UAE’s space projects exceeded AED 22 billion with more than 10 percent growth rate on projects expenditure during the past two years.
Future technologies key to national food security: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE Government is keen to achieve the highest levels of national food security and ensure its sustainability as it …