These workshops are part of the UAE leadership’s vision to harness AI technologies and innovation in leveraging the smart transformation towards ranking Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world.
Instagram adds animated GIF stickers to Stories
You can now add moving sparkles, word art or fun accessories like sunglasses or hats to your Instagram Stories, by simply tapping the blinking ‘GIF’ option when you tap to add a sticker to a photo or video.
Facial recognition tech fast-tracks DXB passport control
Princeton Identity’s Access500e solution, which uses facial and iris biometric technology, is said to reduce passport control time at the Emirates Airlines terminal to “one to two” seconds.
RTA to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Sustainable City
The step stems from the keenness of both parties to support the Dubai government strategy of converting 25% of public transport services to driverless means by 2030.
DEWA to invest AED 65m in smart water distribution project
The project is part of DEWA’s strategic plan to enhance the operational efficiency of its water network, and meet the growing demand for its services.
Abu Dhabi launches region’s first sustainability-focused accelerator
The initiative, known as ‘The Catalyst,’ is based at Masdar City free zone in Abu Dhabi, and is the region’s first sustainability-focused startup accelerator.
Emirates to spend $16bn on new aircraft
Together with the airline’s 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order backlog for 41 aircraft, this new order brings Emirates’ commitment to the A380 programme to 178 aircraft, worth over $60 billion.
Modi to discuss India’s digital revolution at Dubai summit
The sixth edition of the World Government Summit 2018 will welcome India and its prime minister Narendra Modi as guests of honour, it was announced yesterday.
Drone Zone and AI conference among new features at Intersec 2018
Intersec 2018 attendance figures are expected to hit more than 32,000 – compared to just 3,100 at the inaugural event in 1999.
Top 5 VAT tips for businesses in the GCC
We asked a range of Middle East-based experts about the top 5 need-to-know aspects of VAT adoption, to get a better understanding of the impact it is expected to have on IT infrastructures and processes across the GCC in years to come.
UAE Innovation Month to look at entrepreneurs
The Arab Innovation Forum will be held as part of the UAE Innovation Month initiative, whereby the month of February every year is dedicated to celebrating innovation across the UAE and the region.
Masdar unveils Abu Dhabi-built Eco Bus
The all electric vehicle’s prototype, which was developed in the UAE by Masdar and Hafilat Industry, was unveiled today during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Public-private deals vital for UAE smart government goals
MBRSG’s Executive President H.E. Dr Ali Sebaa Al Marri told Tahawul Tech that if the UAE wishes to create the government of the future and pursue the drive for smart technology throughout the emirates, establishing public-private partnerships is crucial.
Dubai’s ArabianChain launches cryptocurrency exchange platform
ArabianChain has announced the launch of Palmex – one of the first digital asset exchanges to be born out of the Middle East and North Africa region.