Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role in resolving issues on food waste, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) highlighted.
National Centre for AI to drive Saudi Arabia’s digital future: minister
Saudi Arabia has recently announced a royal decree to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) centre, which is aimed at enhancing the drive toward innovation and digital transformation in the Kingdom.
DEWA, Huawei boost collaboration in AI and digital transformation
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Huawei have recently held a strategic summit focused on increasing cooperation on investments and exchanging insights on disruptive technologies such as AI.
UAE leads Arab region in e-government and mobile services maturity
The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region in Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index, according to a report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
Dubai RTA turns to tech to make roads safer
The Dubai RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) has recently shared the progress of the Intelligent Traffic Systems Expansion Project.
Mubadala invests in cryptocurrency company
Abu-Dhabi based Mubadala Investment Capital has announced that it is investing in a cryptocurrency company called MidChains. Mubadala has forged …
Dubai Future Council for blockchain approves new initiatives
The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain has recently held its second meeting where it presented and approved three initiatives for 2019.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities with new initiative
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has held the Cyber Defense Challenge, in partnership with the leading cyber security solutions company Trend Micro.
UAE’s Jafza introduces VR Smart Court to handle labour litigation
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) has partnered with Dubai Courts to establish a Virtual Reality Smart Court to handle labour litigations involving companies operating from the Free Zone and its business units.
UAE Ministry of Finance adds e-Dirham payment services for Etisalat customers
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has recently signed an agreement with Etisalat to provide e-Dirham services on the telco’s official portal.
Dubai Land Department introduces new online platform for service fee payments
Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), has launched a first-of-its-kind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ to ensure transparency in transactions.
“AI a top interest for Emirati youth”: UAE minister
Modern technology has been increasingly grabbing the attention of the Emirati youth, according to Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
UAE’s DubaiNow app completes over $1 billion worth of transactions
The DubaiNow platform and application has processed 7.5 million transactions, worth AED 4 billion, making it the city’s preferred portal for transactions with government services, according to Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance (DoF).
Dubai turns to AI to combat counterfeiting
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection Sector in Dubai Economy is adopting a new AI-based technology to fight counterfeiting in Dubai.