India will send a manned mission into space by 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Wednesday in a speech to the nation, AFP reported.
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.
UAE’s One Million Arab Coders programme now offers blockchain training
ConsenSys has launched a 12-week Ethereum blockchain developer programme in support of One Million Arab Coders, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation, designed to equip young Arabs with coding skills and education.
Saudi Arabia’s state carrier faces system failure
Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage, AFP reported.
AI and VR: game-changers for UAE retail sector
Almost half of UAE CEOs in the retail industry intend to start using artificial intelligence (AI) in the next two years, as they are increasingly influenced by technology to enhance the retail store experience for customers.
Airbnb’s listing is now available on this Middle East online travel marketplace
Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices.
Dell EMC appoints Murray Irvine as senior director
Dell EMC has announced the appointment of Murray Irvine as senior director, Global Compute and Networking (GCN) across Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region.
Dubai-based Careem to trial bus-booking service
Careem Networks, the Middle Eastern ride-hailing provider, is testing a bus-booking service ahead of a possible roll-out out across all …
Saudi Arabia bets big on tech, prepares for life after oil
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter is future-proofing itself against oil’s decline by investing the increasingly booming technology industry.
Digital technologies transform waste management globally: report
Close to 48.2 million tonnes of eWaste was generated in 2017, of which only 20 to 25 percent was documented to be collected and recycled, revealed a new Frost & Sullivan report.
Elon Musk “in talks” with Saudi Arabia on taking Tesla private
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly said he is in talks with Musk Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and other investors for support in taking the company private.
Residential property registration in Abu Dhabi now completely digital
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities has enhanced its digital presence by offering five new online services through its smart portal.
Solar energy to power residential villas in Dubai
Dubai is extending its Safaqat project to retrofit solar rooftop panels on buildings across the UAE, with demand coming from Hatta and residential villas in Dubai.
Autonomous vehicles will soon become a reality in Dubai: RTA
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has endorsed the standards of testing electric, hybrid and self-driving vehicles, which are in line with the highest international standards applied in leading countries in this regard worldwide.