Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently highlighted that the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has made emirate an attractive destination for investments in technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
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 5829Dubai travellers can now get through airport passport control in 10 seconds
Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has recently announced that 18 new smart gates are now fully operational at Terminal 2, which will complete the immigration process within seven to 10 seconds.
Flexibility improves productivity in UAE firms: report
84% of those surveyed in the UAE agree that flexible working helps them retain top talent whilst 65% are now offering this to help them recruit, according to new study by International Workplace Group (IWG), the parent group of leading workspace companies including Regus.
UAE to introduce new practices to support health-related research
The Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) has recently delved into ways to facilitate medical research and health-related scientific efforts, and discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in the UAE, WAM reported.
Abu Dhabi Ports initiates blockchain project for secure trade
Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, has reportedly developed and launched its own blockchain technology, named Silsal.
UAE delegation previews Canada’s space innovations
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has visited the headquarters of “Element AI”, a Canadian artificial intelligence company, WAM reported.
Japanese phone scam targets UAE residents
Security experts have reportedly said that UAE residents are being targeted by scammers using phone calls that could land victims with huge bills.
UAE’s Al Yah 3 satellite ready to launch commercial services: Yahsat
Yahsat has announced that its third satellite Al Yah 3, located at 20 °W successfully completed its in-orbit testing, and is ready to support the launch of commercial services.
UAE smartphone users need more data storage space: study
Storage appears to be a real problem for many smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates, with 41 per cent running out of space at least once a month and 55 per cent running out of space at least every three months, according to a UAE-wide independent consumer research conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Western Digital Corporation (WDC).
UAE-based bank rolls out region’s first digital kiosk
Emirates NBD has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf to soon launch Emirates NBD EasyHub, the region’s first integrated digital kiosk that will allow customers to sign up for new products and access a variety of teller services, functioning like a mini-branch that is open beyond normal banking hours and all days of the week.