Etisalat Digital has announced that it has signed strategic partnerships with four scale-ups as part of the ‘Dubai Future Accelerators Program,’ the world’s largest government supported accelerator.
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 5847Dubai unveils world’s first virtual charity institution
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, in corporation with Dubai Future Foundation, has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) projects – the‘ Virtual Charity Foundation’ and ‘Virtual Ifta’.
New Dubai app enables users to both earn and save money
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.
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.
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.
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.
UAE announces new visa rules to attract investors and innovators
The UAE 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.
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).