Smart Dubai has launched the new and improved version of its flagship Dubai Now platform and application, introducing artificial intelligence to the service, which will now feature Smart Dubai’s AI-powered smart city advisor “Rashid”.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 5810Abu Dhabi AI framework poised to augment human capabilities
Saal aims to augment human capabilities beyond imagination and to facilitate opportunities to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues
DEWA first government firm to launch service on Google AI
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched its ‘Rammas’ service on Google’s Artificial Intelligence, AI, platform to answer its customers’ queries.
Intel mulls possible takeover bid for Broadcom
Intel is considering a number of acquisition options, including a bid for Broadcom, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Cyber insurance is not a replacement for investing in security: experts
Cybersecurity insurance should be considered the “last line of defence” and not a replacement for investment in security tools, said experts at a panel discussion this morning.
BlackBerry takes Facebook to court with patent suit
Canadian telecommunications firm BlackBerry has reportedly filed a patent infringement lawsuit against social media firm Facebook, arguing that they copied technology and features from BlackBerry Messenger.
Prominent tech conference under fire for lack of diversity
Cybersecurity professionals from companies including Facebook and Alphabet have created a small security event to rival Dell’s RSA Conference after criticising the major industry gathering for scheduling just one female keynote speaker this year.
Abu Dhabi to explore AI’s role in homeland security
The eighth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018, opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on homeland security.
UAE’s Etisalat plans $2 billion buyback
UAE-based telco Etisalat’s shares climbed after it said that it’s planning to buy back stock valued at as much as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.
AI will help the UAE overcome challenges: Ajman Crown Prince
Ajman Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi has reviewed the plans and strategy of the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the details of related national policies.