In recent months, the UAE has carved out its place on the global e-commerce map – and quite deliberately so. In October 2017, for example, the Dubai Airport Free Zone launched Dubai CommerCity.
UAE raises competitive and innovative spirit among youth
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, represented by ICT Fund, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Huawei, has launched the projects presentation phase of the “Seeds for the Future” 2018 Competition.
Property developer to deliver omnichannel experiences to UAE customers
Nshama has announced the launch of its new customer portal as part of efforts to fully digitise its customer experience.
UAE Space Settlement Challenge grants funding to top projects
The Dubai Future Foundation’s new think tank, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Accelerated Research, has announced its 36 funded projects for its first challenge, the MBR Space Settlement Challenge.
UAE to foster tech skills of future generations: AI minister
The UAE is committed to developing the skills and capabilities to promote technologies and harness them to build a safe and bright future for next generations, said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
GBM’s Nofal on why GCC firms should move away from siloed cybersecurity
Gulf Business Machines’ VP for Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility Hani Nofal discusses why organisations need to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and shift their investments to more proactive tools and measures.
3D printing brings new life to double amputee Emirati
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with Mediclinic, Mercuris and Immensa Technology Labs, helped an Emirati double amputee recently became the first to receive 3D printed transtibial prosthetics.
Technology a game-changer for Middle East M&A deals: experts
The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition.
Facebook to equip aspiring ad professionals with digital skills
Facebook has announced a partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai, to launch a dedicated Blueprint programme.
UAE residents can now pay Zakat via smart devices
UAE residents can now make Zakat donations through their smart device in a new initiative launched by Smart Dubai in collaboration with Dar Al Ber Society.
UAE smart services bring $2.1 billion in savings
Smart Government applications have generated savings of $2.1 billion (AED 8 billion) in three years, according to a study conducted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, (TRA).
Facebook the most intimate brand: UAE millennials
Skype dominates Apps and Social Platforms industry while Facebook ranks as the most intimate brand among millennials in the UAE, according to MBLM’s 2018 Brand Intimacy Study.
How drones will reshape Middle East enterprises
If you’re a postman, look away now. Speedy home deliveries via drones are no longer science fiction myths. How soon can we expect this kind of service here in the Middle East, and how will it benefit the region’s enterprises?
How to profit from the Internet of Things era
IDC predicts global spending on Internet of Things (IoT) to reach nearly $1.1 trillion by 2021. Reseller ME discovers how …
DP World opens UAE’s first green storage, warehouse facilities
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai.
UAE-based tech firm submits first 3D printing patent
Immensa Technology Labs has submitted the first 3D printing related patent from a UAE-based company.
UAE carrier mulls roll-out of Amazon-like robots
Dubai’s Emirates Airlines aims to have robots, similar to the ones Amazon uses in its warehouses, to handle airport baggage …
UAE ranked first in Middle East for being “digital-friendly”
The UAE has emerged as the most digital-friendly Middle East nation in Euler Hermes’ latest study titled ‘The enabling digitilisation index: Which countries are digital friendly’?
Husni Hammoud on bringing Ivanti to the Middle East
Having recently launched its Dubai office, Ivanti hosted its first Partner Kick Off event in the region in April, highlighting the firm’s new strategy around bringing siloed areas of a business together.
UAE to introduce new practices to support health-related research
The Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) has recently delved into ways to facilitate medical research and health-related scientific efforts, and discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in the UAE, WAM reported.