Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the closing of the 5th cohort of Dubai Future Accelerators programme, which received applications from start-ups and global companies from 74 countries around the world.
UAE to monitor climate change with AI
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment (MOCCAE) has launched the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Microsoft “hopeful” the UAE will lift Skype ban soon
Microsoft is reportedly hopeful that the ban on Skype in the UAE will be lifted soon after discussions with telco authorities over the use of VoIP services.
81% of adults in the UAE are shopping online: report
Online spending in the UAE are on the rise as residents increasingly opt to shop on their smartphones with mobile spending expected to grow 26 percent by 2019 to reach nearly $5.4 billion, according to a new study.
First UAE-made satellite all set for lift-off
The first satellite made completely by Emirati engineers in the UAE, will be launched into orbit on October 29, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Standard Chartered pilots world’s first blockchain-based trade finance guarantees
Standard Chartered to introduce industry-first end-to-end blockchain-based smart guarantees proposition in trade finance.
AI-driven FM tech start-up seeks more footprint in Middle East
Facilio, an Atlanta-based FM Tech start-up, has announced that it established a strong foothold in Dubai across IoT & AI-driven …
Amazon’s smart home security firm signs retail deal in UAE
Smart home security firm Ring has announced that it is collaborating with Hitches and Glitches (H&G), a Dubai-based, technology-led home maintenance company, which is part of the Farnek Group.
UAE backs global blockchain summit
A delegation from the UAE will participate in the upcoming Locus Chain World Summit in Singapore, which aims to explore the scope of expanding ‘Locus Chain’ blockchain technology across all industries.
UAE telco ramps up physical presence to be closer to customers
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has opened nine new outlets at various locations in the UAE to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience.
Brick-and-mortar stores can thrive in the digital era: study
While the global e-commerce market continues to grow, today’s consumers still like to visit brick-and-mortar stores regularly and retailers must rethink their business model in order to stay ahead of the curve.
Digital not analogue: German firm puts car keys onto smartphones
German engineering firm Bosch has launched an app Perfectly Keyless, which enables the smartphone to replace the analogue vehicle key.
ExaGrid, VAD Technologies partner to deliver solutions across Middle East
Hyper-converged secondary storage for backup provider ExaGrid has appointed VAD Technologies to strengthen its channel footprint. The firm will also …
UAE first in the world to offer fully digitised mortgage services
Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has issued the first digital mortgage certificate worldwide making the UAE the first country in the world to offer digital real estate services through a smart services hub.
UAE tech startup incubator issues final call for applicants
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has issued a final call for applications for the fourth edition of “Ibtikari” (My Innovation).
“Our digital transformation is done, now we must scale”: Entertainer CIO
The chief information officer of much loved two-for-one app The Entertainer has said that the firm has completed its digital …
UAE developer to encourage crypto payments
UAE-based real estate developer Imkan Properties is considering offering its customers the chance to pay for homes using cryptocurrencies, local …
Huawei TalkBand B5 now available in the UAE
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has announced its latest wearable device, Huawei TalkBand B5, the fourth generation of Huawei’s TalkBand …
SPS Automation exhibitors: Middle East factories could be “world’s best”
Global automation suppliers say that with regional government investment in new technologies and Industry 4.0 playing a key role in …
Power of 4 Forum: SAS expert joins AI panel
TahawulTech.com is delighted to confirm Celal Kavuklu as a panelist at the upcoming Power of 4: Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum. …