UAE can now shoot videos and take photographs using drones in “permitted locations and at heights specified by the local authorities,” top officials have announced recently.
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3768
Amazon overtakes Apple and Google as world’s most valuable brand
US retail giant Amazon is now the world leader in terms of brand value, eclipsing both Apple and Google, according to a recent report.
UAE telco rolls out new roaming service
UAE telco has announced the launch of ‘Roam Like Home’ (RLH) services that enable Freedom postpaid customers to continue enjoying local allowances while travelling outside the country.
Uber Eats’ drone delivery service to take off this year
Uber Eats, the global platform for on-demand food delivery, has announced that it will begin testing the first-ever commercial application of drone food delivery in high-density urban areas.
UAE’s Emirates NBD taps VR tech to bolster staff training capabilities
Emirates NBD has introduced a virtual reality (VR) Academy that enables the bank to provide a more intuitive and engaging learning experience for its employees.
Careem Bus begins operations in Saudi Arabia
Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly launched it Careem Bus service in Saudi Arabia with Jeddah as the first city of operations.
Poor security hygiene a big challenge within enterprises: report
Global organisations believe they’ve likely had either a direct or indirect breach due to misused or abused employee access in the last 12 months, according to a recent report by BeyondTrust.
Who has ‘Trump’ card in tech trade war between US and China
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China shows no signs of reaching a resolution as negotiations between the two global economic superpowers remains deadlocked. However, the topic of technology has now temporarily displaced the thorny subject of tariffs as the main currency in the dialogue between officials in Beijing and Washington, with the US, launching an aggressive offensive against major technology players in China.
Apple pulls the plug on iTunes with latest macOS update
According to Apple, with macOS Catalina, it is replacing iTunes with its entertainment apps — Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and the Apple TV app.
Dubai ranked among top nations leading in smart home availability
Dubai has been ranked among the top 10 countries as leaders in smart home availability in a report release by Moscow’s Department Information Technologies (DIT).