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.
Dubai Police app to empower people of determination
The Dubai Police has recently launched a special free training and educational smart app for aimed at communicating easily to People of Determination.
UAE outlines future-oriented transport strategy
The UAE government has launched five national initiatives to develop the transport sector, as part of its efforts to develop smart and innovative transportation system.
Dubai DED inks deal to accelerate transition to cashless society
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help grow the UAE’s consumer eCommerce sector by encouraging more merchants to take their businesses online, and educating consumers on the benefits of digital payments and shopping and paying online.
Dubai visitors can soon get entry permits in just 15 seconds
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in the UAE has announced an automated system that allows people to apply for an entry permit in just 15 seconds.
Saudi Arabia grooms next generation cybersecurity experts
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has started training the first batch in the Cybersecurity Training Program (CyberPro), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
DEWA rolls out new features for AI-based virtual employee
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the second phase of Rammas, its virtual employee that answers customers’ queries using artificial intelligence (AI).
Dubai smart app to steamline lease renewals
The Dubai Land Department has recently announced a new development through the completion of ‘The Development Initiative’ for the lease self-registration service by adding new services to the Ejari smart application.