Smart Dubai has announced a landmark collaboration with Microsoft in its bid to achieve the goal of making Dubai the happiest city on Earth.
Dubai RTA to ease taxi transactions with cashless payments
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reportedly completed the installation of Point of Sale (POS) devices across the entire fleet of taxis in the emirate comprising of 10800 vehicles to ease the payment of taxi fares.
DEWA adds instant voice chat to virtual employee Rammas
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has added an instant voice chat feature to its virtual employee Rammas, in both Arabic and English, through DEWA’s smart app.
UAE teams up with Microsoft to promote AI governance and ethics
The UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft Gulf to enhance joint cooperation in the field of AI development, governance and ethics in the country.
“Data is the true wealth of communities”: Smart Dubai’s Dr. Aisha bin Bishr
Smart Dubai has announced the Dubai Data Private Sector Strategy and Policy aimed at fostering stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors and driving the emirate’s ambitions to become a paperless smart city.
Smart city investments to reach $2.3 billion in MEA region
Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the $2.30-billion mark by 2021, according to the latest study by IDC.
UAE telco inks new deal to boost digital transformation in Abu Dhabi
UAE telco Etisalat has signed a partnership deal with the Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) to boost their collaboration in the digital transformation of government services in the capital.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Dubai Police nabs 300 suspects with AI-powered cameras
The Dubai Police has reportedly made over 300 arrests in Dubai last month with the help of AI-powered CCTV cameras.
Dubai’s digital transformation journey on spotlight at World Bank event
At a recent special knowledge-sharing event hosted by the World Bank in Washington, Smart Dubai showcases emirate’s digital transformation journey.
Dubai optimises AI to measure customer happiness
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently rolled out new smart cameras that measure customer’s satisfaction at four Customers Happiness Centres.
DEWA inks deal to power Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced plans to design, construct, and operate a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant for the Museum of the Future.
AI key to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: UAE official
Advanced technologies of artificial intelligence and data revolution are instrumental in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, said a UAE official during a keynote at the UN statistical meeting.
UAE to accelerate AI adoption in private sector
The UAE has launched a new initiative that will help develop legislation, infrastructure and various initiatives for accelerating the adoption …