Driverless vehicles may hit the UAE roads in 2021 as the nation prepares to become the first country in the world to have regulations on autonomous vehicles, a top official told WAM.
Dubai rolls out new data initiative to bolster the retail sector
Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector.
Dubai turns to AI to enhance training for public transport drivers
The project called, Digital Coach project, is in line with the UAE Strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology is the first-of-its-kind in training drivers worldwide.
How ADDA is enabling governments of the future
The UAE government has been leading at the forefront of the digital transformation of the country and the region, and …
Dubai Future Council launches blockchain policy
The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain, chaired by Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, has launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy at the 9th Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona.
UAE’s elite military unit inks $65 million tech deal
GAL (Global Aerospace Logistics) has signed a contract with the UAE Presidential Guard Command to enhance the latter’s technology infrastructure, in a deal worth $65 million.
Dubai Municipality, DSO to launch lab to test sustainability projects
Dubai Municipality and the DSOA have signed a collaboration agreement to set up a new laboratory to develop and implement geospatial infrastructure and test new ideas for Dubai Municipality’s sustainability projects.
Dubai resolves over 1200 e-commerce consumer complaints
Dubai Economy has announced that its Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) division has resolved 1,201 e-commerce consumer complaints during the period between July to September of 2019.
UAE unveils new initiative to accelerate AI adoption
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has announced the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network.
DEWA unveils revamped digital platforms
DEWA has recently unveiled its revamped website to offer customers a seamless experience that enables them to access services, information and transactions with ease, while reflecting its corporate identity.
Abu Dhabi unveils new tech-driven national defence conglomerate
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new defence conglomerate focused on developing advanced technologies for cyber defence and national security solutions.
UAE to appoint world’s first-ever fourth industrial revolution ambassador
The UAE has appointed a new Fourth Industrial Revolution, 4IR, Ambassador, the first of its kind in the world.
UAE leadership supports Emirati women to excel in STEM fields
Emirati women have made significant achievements across the STEM domains with the strong support and encouragement from UAE’s leadership and the equal opportunities provided to them, according to Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences.
Microsoft supports South African government to embrace public cloud
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and Microsoft South Africa have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which both parties believe will pave the way for government adoption of public cloud services.