Area 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government.
Dubai Area 2071 to host EY’s innovation centre
Dubai Future Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the EY wavespace centre within Area 2071 in Dubai.
UAE gears up to send first Emirati astronaut to space
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a cooperation agreement to send the first Emirati astronaut to space to participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission.
Honor kicks off “Global Theme Design Contest”
The Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest formally begins May 25th, inviting designers from all around the world to send in their thematic interface designs.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son on the hunt for global tech unicorns
SoftBank Group Corp’s CEO Masayoshi Son said on Wednesday he plans to devote the bulk of his time on the double down on the firm’s ambitious tech investment strategy.
Samsung Electronics announces 100% commitment to renewable energy
As part of its efforts to promote the use of renewable energy, Samsung Electronics has announaced plans to source renewable energy for 100 percent of the energy used for all of its factories, office buildings, and operational facilities in the United States, Europe and China by 2020.
“It’s time for video to move forward and evolve,” says Instagram CEO
Facebook -owned social network Instagram launched a mobile app on Wednesday dedicated to user-generated videos up to an hour long.
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GITEX Future Star contender sets out to transform Dubai’s travel industry
DUBZ first gained exposure during the first-ever Dubai Tourism Start-Up Competition, ‘Futurism’, organised in strategic collaboration with GITEX Future Stars.
Dubai to take Smart City expertise to Shanghai
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) will highlight the latest developments in urban technology at the Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, which the government firm will be hosting in Shanghai, China, on 24th to 27th June 2018.
Cyber scams targeting WhatsApp users increase in Kuwait
According to a source at the Electronic and Cyber Crime Combatting Department (ECCCD), affiliated to the Criminal Investigation Department, the majority of scammers who target users in Kuwait are from abroad.
Oman sees increased use of e-government services
According to a survey conducted by the Information Technology Authority (ITA) on the individuals’ satisfaction with eGovernment services in Oman, 81 percent use the government eServices.
UAE telcos to develop smart realty projects with Dubai Properties
Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects.
Juniper Networks unveils 5G- and IoT-ready routing platform
Juniper Networks has announced its new MX Series 5G Universal Routing Platform along with several software innovations to provide the needed programmability, performance and flexibility for rapid service deployment in the cloud economy now and for years to come.
Dubai Health Authority to support Emirati students to study science
DHA has announced a new initiative that will grant Emirati high school graduates with scholarships to study science, medicine and other healthcare fields.