Dubai, as part of the 10X initiative, is setting out to be the first city to embark on the journey of democratising travel through the use of emerging technologies as it adds an additional distribution channel for hotels.
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Etisalat to spotlight opportunities in the mobile ecosystem
Etisalat has announced its exclusive partnership with GSMA for Mobile 360 series-MENA conference in 2018 and 2019, a regional platform that attracts telecom leaders from across the global and regional mobile industry to address key challenges and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem.0 4109
Booming fintech industry takes spotlight in Dubai
Over than 400 leaders in the industry of fintech have gathered in Dubai to discuss the latest innovations and the future of fintech for the global and regional markets.
UAE leads the world in 50 development indices
The UAE has ranked first globally in 50 indices related to many vital community, services and development sectors in the Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018.
4 key lessons for early AI adopters to remember
As with most emerging or unfamiliar technologies, early adopters are facing many obstacles to the progress of AI in their organisations. Gartner analysts have identified the following four lessons that have emerged from these early AI projects.
Arab youth on track to become “global tech pioneers,” says SAP CEO
Arab youth have the education, skills, and bold entrepreneurial spirit to become global technology pioneers, said SAP CEO Bill McDermott
Bosch may have the answer to pollution in Dubai
As with other world metropolises, there has been breathless growth in the potential hazards from particulate matter and noxious gases.So how should rapidly expanding cities such as Dubai monitor pollution levels and plan their development to try to ensure air quality improves?
Girl Guides create 3D-printed park for Sharjah’s disabled children
15 guides (aged 12 to 15 years) designed and produced a 3D-printed model of a park for children that could be used by individuals with disability and special needs to enjoy leisure time and interact with their able-bodied peers.
Thousands of candidates apply to become UAE astronauts
Over 3,000 candidates have successfully completed the online registration, 60 percent of who are STEM qualified and over 20 percent are pilots.
Dubai’s RTA begins ‘Bus on Demand’ trials
The 18-seater buses will operate on flexible routes and schedules, and bus drivers can know the service demand through the app to reach the nearest point to their destinations.
Microsoft HoloLens expands availability in UAE
With new additions of its availability in UAE and Singapore, HoloLens is now available in 41 markets around the world.