The UAE is reportedly introducing GPS-enabled electronic tags for criminals, offering an alternative to jail for those who commit minor offences.
Dubai’s DEWA to develop AI-powered utility solutions
Dubai’s DEWA has signed a new MoU develop innovative and futuristic solutions to disrupt the current electricity and water utility business models.
Saudi Arabia to set up new platform to drive digital transformation
Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Information Technology Company signed an agreement to set up a joint venture firm that will develop a platform to invest in high potential growth companies in the ICT sector.
Dubai unveils first-ever VR training centre
Dubai Municipality has launched a smart training centre, which offers hands-on training using the Virtual Reality Environment.
UAE reinforces position as innovation hub with new initiative
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator.
Dubai RTA inks trio of deals to accelerate mobility innovation
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently accelerated its efforts to make an active contribution to the Dubai Future Accelerators strategy.
UAE to enable Emirati youth to build future with AI
Artficial intelligence along with other emerging technologies have witnessed rapid changes similar to what the world had seen decades ago with regards to the Internet revolution, according to UAE minister.
Abu Dhabi, Microsoft team up to develop AI roadmap
The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) hosted its inaugural Hackfest in partnership with Microsoft.
UAE on track to achieve digital goals
A key component to the UAE’s progress towards becoming a digital economy is the burgeoning e-commerce industry, which is expected to reach $27.2 billion by 2020.
Data is the wealth of future governments: UAE AI minister
Data is the real wealth of future governments and its main tool to develop the next generation of government services, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama said.
Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first fully digital courtroom
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) has opened for viewing their fully digital bespoke courtroom.
Dubai DED urges business owners to take advantage of eServices
The Auto Renewal service covers more than 2,200 commercial activities, equivalent to 99.8 percent of all business licences.
Ras Al Khaimah introduces a new smart way to pay
The RAK Department of Finance have announced the launch of RAK SmartPay, an integrated e-payment system in the emirate.
Dubai RTA to take public transport to new heights
The Dubai RTA has unveiled its Sky Pod project, a futuristic mobility system in the Dubai Emirate, WAM reported.