As part of the government’s latest efforts toward a smart and driverless future, Dubai has announced that it a new partnership that will see the development of a high-definition mapping technology for the emirate.
“Only 10 to 15%” of Dubai businesses are online, but Google plans to change that
The project, which has been in pilot phase during the last few months – and succeeded expectations by 2,226 businesses gained verification status on Google – is now live and plans to drive digital transformation among companies across the emirate.
ConsenSys sets up shop to aid Dubai’s blockchain strategy
ConsenSys, a blockchain venture studio focused on Ethereum, has announced the opening of its office in the Dubai Design District …
Dubai Electronic Security Centre develops Dubai IoT security standard
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) presented the Dubai IoT security standard to representatives from government and semi-government entities in …
Alibaba Cloud celebrates one year anniversary of Dubai data centre
Simon Hu, SVP of Alibaba Group and President of Alibaba Cloud, said that the data centre provides “powerful, scalable and cost-effective cloud computing services” to regional public and enterprise customers.
Smart Dubai: UAE to generate $9.2B from digital transformation by 2020
The UAE will generate AED 33.8 billion ($9.2 billion) by 2020 thanks to digital transformation, said Dr. Aisha Bin Butti Bin Bishr, Director-General of the Smart Dubai Office.
Smart Dubai, Majid Al Futtaim to enhance data enrichment policies
As part of the MoU, Majid Al Futtaim will collaborate with Smart Dubai in four critical areas: data enrichment, policy, education and innovative technology.
Dubai Land Department launches smart archiving system
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that in line with a regulatory decision issued by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin …
Veeam Software unveils new Dubai office
Veeam Software is escalating its presence in the Middle East region with the launch of its latest office in Dubai …
Dubai unveils digital platform Food Watch
At the 11th Dubai International Food Safety Conference, which is being held from 19th to 21st November, saw the launch …
Accenture’s Dubai hackathon winner announced
Accenture , with the support of Expo 2020 Dubai, has selected the top team from Dubai that competed in its first …
Dubai ‘Day Without Service Centres’ a success
The Day Without Service Centres initiative, implemented as per the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …
TRA chief: Fresh Internet approaches needed
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director general Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori has warned that rapid global changes to the …
Over 400 buildings in Dubai now have photovoltaic panels: DEWA
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has connected 453 photovoltaic (PV) installations on the roofs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Dubai, with a total capacity of about 18.7 MW, under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative.
Dubai Police, TECOM Group ink deal to establish smart police stations
Dubai Police has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding to establish three automated smart police stations.
Private data exchange to outpace public internet: study
The latest figures are recorded in the Global Interconnection Index, a new market study published by Equinix that analysed the adoption profile of thousands of carrier-neutral colocation data centre providers and ecosystem participants globally.
Nokia sets Dubai as base for its innovation lab
Nedaa has signed an agreement with Finnish multinational ICT company Nokia formally designating Dubai as the headquarters of the latter’s pioneering Innovation and Creativity Lab.
WiFi UAE to deliver free and faster Internet access
WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE at more than 400 locations.
Dubai Police announces new smart services projects
The Dubai Police has launched six new projects for the General Directorate of Smart Services aimed at achieving the future vision of the Government of Dubai.
Dubai Silicon Oasis launches Smart City accelerator
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), has launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator within DSOA’s wholly owned Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec).