tnerit, an online rental marketplace, has launched in Dubai. The app aims to give the residents the opportunity to lend and borrow a variety of items ranging from electronics to equipment to halloween costumes, enabling users to earn and save money.
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UAE enables “great minds to innovate”, says Sheikh Mohammed
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a new initiative focused on scientific research and development (R&D) in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Centennial 2071.0 89
Dubai opens submissions for $1M knowledge award
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award has announced opening of submissions for the fifth edition of the annual programme nas it seeks to build a robust knowledge economy by stimulating creativity and innovation.
Dubai Airports to slash energy costs with new tech
Dubai Airports will use Siemens’ data analytics and smart building technology to guarantee annual energy savings of almost 20 percent per year at Dubai Airports’ facilities, according to WAM.
AI to bring $182 billion economic boost to the UAE by 2035
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost economic growth in the UAE by 1.6 percentage points and add $182 billion to the national economy by 2035, according to a recent report by Accenture.
Dubai-based Careem increases regional employment prospects
Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem is creating about 80,000 jobs for men and women every month, the firm’s co-founder said.
Abu Dhabi airport reduces waiting times with smart IoT tech
Dubai Technology Partners (DTP), a regional systems integrator for the aviation industry, announced that it has joined forces with Xovis, a provider of people flow monitoring solutions, to help improve operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
How to capture the shopper’s mind during Ramadan
Ramadan is a period dedicated to compassion, self-control, and social responsibility. While daily habits change during the holy month, we …
RTA to keep an eye on Dubai cabbies
As part of its efforts to improve the level of public transportation services in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started fitting taxis affiliated to the Public Transport Agency with surveillance cameras.
New visa rules to attract more investors and innovators to the UAE
In line with UAE’s position as a primary destination for international investors and global talents, the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a new system of entry visas for investors and professional talents providing them with a long-term visa for up to 10 years.
IBM to enable companies track carbon footprint via blockchain
Veridium Labs, a company incubated by EnVision Corporation, is collaborating with IBM to help transform the carbon credit market using IBM blockchain technology with the goal of making it easier for companies to offset their environmental footprints.