Elon Musk said he’s considering taking Tesla Inc. private in a radical step that, if successful, would ease pressure on the money-losing automaker.
Coming soon to UAE: SoftBank-backed vertical farm
Plenty Inc. plans to start selling locally grown produce, including kale and other leafy greens, to communities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai early next year, Bloomberg reported.
Abu Dhabi plans city-wide implementation of new parking system
The Department of Transport, DoT, in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that it will fully implement Mawaqif parking in all areas on Abu Dhabi Island by 18th August, 2018.
Oman ITA talks game-changing impact of AI
The Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) has organised a meeting with the leaders of government entities to discuss the challenges they face in their digital transformation projects in the Sultanate.
iPhones are not eavesdropping on consumers, says Apple
Apple told US lawmakers that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and do not allow third-party apps to do so either.
UAE Museum of the Future teams up with global tech firms
The UAE’s Museum of the Future has started its four-week accelerator programme where fifteen companies have been shortlisted as strategic partners to take part in the programme and enhance visitors’ experience.
NYU Arabic digital library receives $1.34 million grant
New York University Libraries has received a grant of $1.34 million to support Arabic Collections Online, ACO, a major project to create an open access, digital library of public-domain Arabic language content.
Dubai RTA rolls out smart parking card service
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a smart seasonal parking cards service through RTA Dubai App as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver top class services to beneficiaries.
Dubai cracks down on online accounts selling fake goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.
Saudi Arabia to set up new centre for AI innovation
KPMG Al Fozan & Partners, a professional services firm in Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom’s Ministry of ICT have partnered to set up to a centre to develop digital solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics.
SoftBank monetises tech investments, reports profit increase
Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp reported a 49 percent jump in quarterly profit on Monday, Reuters reported.
Dubai Future Academy spotlights importance of future tech and innovation
The Dubai Future Academy organised a session entitled ‘Future design: knowledge, technology and prosperity’.
UAE residents can plan outdoor activities better with this new app
UAE residents can now use this new mobile application to find out about the air quality outdoors to better plan their activities.
Dubai shuts down online accounts selling counterfeit goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.