Dubai government has announced that it will start levying an innovation fee, the proceeds of which will be directed to Dubai Future Foundation.
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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 4108
Startups will lead digital future of Arab world, says Sheikha Bodour
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos during a panel titled ‘Going Digital in the Arab World,’ Al Qasimi highlighted the innovative approaches and landmark initiatives being implemented by the UAE and other Arab countries.
RTA flaunts use of AI in traffic management at staff workshop
These workshops are part of the UAE leadership’s vision to harness AI technologies and innovation in leveraging the smart transformation towards ranking Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world.
AI to provide ‘unmatchable’ opportunity for Dubai
International management author and consultant Geoffrey Moore has said that artificial intelligence technology has the potential to help organisations deliver …
Facial recognition tech fast-tracks DXB passport control
Princeton Identity’s Access500e solution, which uses facial and iris biometric technology, is said to reduce passport control time at the Emirates Airlines terminal to “one to two” seconds.
RTA to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Sustainable City
The step stems from the keenness of both parties to support the Dubai government strategy of converting 25% of public transport services to driverless means by 2030.
DEWA to invest AED 65m in smart water distribution project
The project is part of DEWA’s strategic plan to enhance the operational efficiency of its water network, and meet the growing demand for its services.
Abu Dhabi launches region’s first sustainability-focused accelerator
The initiative, known as ‘The Catalyst,’ is based at Masdar City free zone in Abu Dhabi, and is the region’s first sustainability-focused startup accelerator.
Say goodbye to long queues: Amazon opens checkout-free store
Amazon.com has officially opened its very first checkout-free grocery store to the public following more than a year of beta testing.
Apple to create more jobs following overhaul of tax law
Apple revealed that it aimed to create over 20,000 new jobs through hiring at existing campuses and opening a new one.