The Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) has organised a meeting with the leaders of government entities to discuss the challenges they face in their digital transformation projects in the Sultanate.
Dubai RTA’s new smart system seeks to reduce passenger waiting times
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, is launching a Smart Time Management System, STMS, at venues of various events, such as exhibitions and conferences.
Digital transformation initiatives fuel UAE IT job market
The UAE has registered a healthy 14 percent increase in the first half of 2018, in line with recent government initiatives aiming to accelerate progress on National Agenda goals, according to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI).
Dubai Police, TRA push for quicker emergency response
The General Operations Administration of the Dubai Police and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, have discussed the use of “Advanced …
Dubai sets sights on launching world’s first Court of the Blockchain
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have partnered with Smart Dubai to create the world’s first Court of the Blockchain.
Fully digitised mortgage registration system coming to UAE soon
The Abu Dhabi Municipality has signed five agreements related to the delivery of e-mortgage services through the smart digital services …
India-UAE AI Bridge to bring $20B in economic benefits
The UAE and Invest India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the India – UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge. The …
Dubai Police seeks White Hat talents
The Dubai Police is calling on the cooperation from white hat hackers to help combat cybercrimes and ensure data protection in the emirate.
Dubai Police launch smart stations across the city
Dubai Police has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emaar Properties to set up smart police stations at Emaar projects to provide all police services to tenants and owners without human intervention.
Dubai DED, Emirates Islamic Bank boost support for e-Traders
Dubai DED’s Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector has signed an agreement with Emirates Islamic to support holders of the e-Trader licences.
Abu Dhabi eyes new hub to accelerate blockchain excellence
The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi has signed a new deal aimed at launching a new centre to support investment in technologies and innovative solutions such as blockchain.
The UAE could have a robot public prosecutor soon
The UAE minister of state for artificial intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al Olama has recently commended the Public Prosecution’s efforts to employ AI in the justice sector.
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance, SAMA activate electronic transactions
The Ministry of Finance and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) signed an agreement to activate e-transactions between them.