The Dubai Civil Defense, in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation, has successfully developed the”30-Second Response” project, which aims to accelerate fire response time by 30 seconds in vital areas.
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3444UAE to save $2.9 billion annually with AI
Artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies will enable the UAE government stands to save $2.9 billion (AED 11 billion) in economic return and $105.9 million (AED 389 million) in government documents alone per year, according to AI Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama
Dubai’s new blockchain initiative a “testimony to innovation”
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have unveiled a joint blockchain project to improve ease of doing business in the emirate and facilitate foreign direct investments.
Dubai residents can now report cybercrimes in just seven easy steps
The Dubai Police in cooperation with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority TRA and Dubai Electronic Security Center has launched a new platform to enable the public help the authorities fight cybercrime.
Abu Dhabi proposes regulatory framework for crypto assets
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has recently proposed a legislative framework to bring order to the crypto asset markets in the region, including new rules governing exchanges, custodians and other intermediaries.
Saudi creates first professional eSports league
The Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to develop the first Electronic Saudi Professional League (ESPL).
Dubai RTA to open registrations for $5 million self-driving challenge
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the opening of registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.
Over one million children fell victim to identity fraud
A new report from Javelin Strategy & Research says that in 2017, more than 1 million children in the United States were victims of identity theft, resulting in $2.6 billion in losses.
First AI-driven security operations centre opens in Dubai
Paladion has launched the first AI-driven SOC in the Middle East to protect enterprises in the region from next-generation threats.
More news-focused tweets are coming to your Twitter timeline
Twitter has reportedly released a new feature that highlights links to news stories that are tweeted by you follow right in your Home timeline.