Dubai is extending its Safaqat project to retrofit solar rooftop panels on buildings across the UAE, with demand coming from Hatta and residential villas in Dubai.
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 3483Autonomous vehicles will soon become a reality in Dubai: RTA
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has endorsed the standards of testing electric, hybrid and self-driving vehicles, which are in line with the highest international standards applied in leading countries in this regard worldwide.
World Bank seeks to deliver world’s first blockchain-based bonds
The World Bank has announced that it is taking a step to get into digital finance to sell the first-ever bond to be issued entirely using blockchain technology.
Maersk, IBM take blockchain to the seas
Shipping group Maersk has announced that 94 companies and organisations have so far joined a blockchain platform developed with IBM.
Facebook blockchain head quits Coinbase
David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, citing his new assignment at Facebook leading the social media giant’s blockchain strategy.
“UAE youth are dedicated to embracing innovation,” says minister
The Emirati youth are dedicated, and open to embracing innovative technologies to boost the UAE’s development journey, said Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Media Council.
Apple productions could face delays after virus attack
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which makes chips for Apple’s iPhone is back in full production after being infected with malware at the weekend.
UAE innovation ambassadors receive hands-on experience from global universities
The Ministry of Education’s Ambassadors 2018 initiative has reported that over 300 students recently visited six elite universities as “Innovation Ambassadors.”
Dubai on track to becoming the “world’s smartest city”
Dubai has snagged the top spot as the ‘Most Innovative City’ in the region in 2thinknow’s 2018 report.
HP EliteBook 840 G5 review: productivity meets security
Built with a plethora of productivity features, HP’s latest business notebook is an excellent choice for security-conscious modern professionals.