The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a cooperation agreement to send the first Emirati astronaut to space to participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son on the hunt for global tech unicorns
SoftBank Group Corp’s CEO Masayoshi Son said on Wednesday he plans to devote the bulk of his time on the double down on the firm’s ambitious tech investment strategy.
Samsung Electronics announces 100% commitment to renewable energy
As part of its efforts to promote the use of renewable energy, Samsung Electronics has announaced plans to source renewable energy for 100 percent of the energy used for all of its factories, office buildings, and operational facilities in the United States, Europe and China by 2020.
“It’s time for video to move forward and evolve,” says Instagram CEO
Facebook -owned social network Instagram launched a mobile app on Wednesday dedicated to user-generated videos up to an hour long.
Dubai to take Smart City expertise to Shanghai
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) will highlight the latest developments in urban technology at the Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, which the government firm will be hosting in Shanghai, China, on 24th to 27th June 2018.
Cyber scams targeting WhatsApp users increase in Kuwait
According to a source at the Electronic and Cyber Crime Combatting Department (ECCCD), affiliated to the Criminal Investigation Department, the majority of scammers who target users in Kuwait are from abroad.
Oman sees increased use of e-government services
According to a survey conducted by the Information Technology Authority (ITA) on the individuals’ satisfaction with eGovernment services in Oman, 81 percent use the government eServices.
Dubai Health Authority to support Emirati students to study science
DHA has announced a new initiative that will grant Emirati high school graduates with scholarships to study science, medicine and other healthcare fields.
Abu Dhabi to roll out AI-based education system
The Ministry of Education, MoE, and Alef Education have signed an agreement to apply the Alef Education Systems in ten Abu Dhabi-based public schools as of 1st September, 2018.
Saudi Arabia, Russia fuel tech industry with $2 billion in investments
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) together with partners from Saudi Arabia intend to invest $2 billion in technology projects in 2019, according to a report by Russian news Agency Tass.
Blockchain makes headway in Dubai’s hospitality industry
Lucid Pay, a smart settlement platform, has recently integrated blockchain technology into the systems of the iconic five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm, making it the first for hotels worldwide.
UAE among world’s most digitally competitive nations
The second edition of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2018 saw a slight improvement in the global ranking of …
Google lets users “banish” annoying online ads
The world’s largest digital ad-seller is expanding a set of controls that let people restrict particular ads and personal-targeting criteria, Bloomberg reported.
Dubai entices travellers with virtual tech
Passengers travelling through Dubai International, DXB, can now explore and experience the emirate without stepping out of the airport.