Shift Technologies, a subsidiary of the AW Rostamani Group, is partnering with The Sustainable City — the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community.
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
Facebook to open new offices for 6,000 employees
Facebook has reportedly announced that it would double its presence in London, acquiring nearly 600,000 square feet (56,000 square metres) of office space across two buildings in King’s Cross
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance, SAMA activate electronic transactions
The Ministry of Finance and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) signed an agreement to activate e-transactions between them.
Dubai to develop quantum-based solutions with global tech giant
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is cooperating with Microsoft to develop new quantum-based solutions to address energy optimisation and other challenges where classical computers have serious limitations.
UAE teams up with NASA for peaceful space exploration
The UAE Space Agency has signed a letter of intent with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, to cooperate on human spaceflight.
Oman among top Arab nations in digital government
Oman has scored 81% compared to 59% in 2016 survey to be the 2nd best country in the Arab region for online services in the UN eGovernment Survey 2018.
Saudi Electricity Company, GE spotlight power of long-standing partnership
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and GE, in a statement, have stressed on the importance of their long-standing partnership for both the companies.
Sports technology to boost broadcast industry by $3.4 billion in five years
A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that future sports technologies, including professional sports wearables, in-game monitoring and the rapidly growing eSports channel, will see annual spend reach $3.4 billion by 2023.
Smart Dubai showcases progress of the Blockchain Strategy
Smart Dubai has recently held a series of demonstration days to discuss the progress of 14 blockchain use cases that will be implemented by 12 government entities across the emirate.
Online home rental giant eyes Middle East growth
International rental platform Airbnb is reportedly eyeing Saudi Arabia as the next “very exciting” emerging market.
Abu Dhabi Municipality powers customer services with AI
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning and Municipalities Department has launched 13 new digital services as part of its efforts to participate in the digitalisation drive and modern vision of the UAE.
Dubai to delve into how tech is shaping the future of manufacturing
Dubai Exports has announced that it is organising the Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit, from 3rd to 4th October 2018, in collaboration with Expotrade Global, in Dubai.
Smart cities key to “more connected” MEA region: Mastercard
Mastercard has pledged to develop more meaningful partnerships with both the public and private sector at the recent World Cities Summit in Singapore.