Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world.
Abu Dhabi entity teams up with Cisco to fast-track digitisation initiatives
Cisco and Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority are collaborating on a variety of initiatives to fast-track digitisation across sectors including Business Innovation and Smart Cities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
DEWA, Siemens to bring new technologies to UAE’s energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in R&D, exchange expertise and know-how, as well as building national capacities in energy technologies.
UAE space investments exceed AED 22 billion
The overall investment in the UAE’s space projects exceeded AED 22 billion with more than 10 percent growth rate on projects expenditure during the past two years.
Future technologies key to national food security: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE Government is keen to achieve the highest levels of national food security and ensure its sustainability as it …
Dubai online classifieds platform acquired for $190 million
Dubai-based online classified’s platform dubizzle has been fully acquired by the OLX Group, a subsidiary of South Africa-based investor Naspers.
Sheikh Mohammed reviews progress at Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has recently visited the construction site for the upcoming Museum of the Future in Dubai to inspect the progress of the project.
Saudi bank becomes first Middle East firm to offer staff training on AI
Saudi-based bank Alawwal has partnered with leading global tech firm Reaktor to train its entire workforce on the basics of artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple demanded $1 billion “incentive payment” from Qualcomm
Apple has reportedly demanded $1 billion as an “incentive payment” from Qualcomm Inc in order for the chipmaker to become the supplier of modem chips for iPhones, Qualcomm’s chief executive testified on Friday.
Dubai Land Department smart app sees growing demand
DLD monitored the activity of its customers, the number of times customers downloaded DLD applications on Android and iOS platforms.
Interpol nabs former IT head for Dubai school
The Dubai Police and the Interpol have reportedly arrested the former Head of Information Technology at a school in Dubai.
UAE consumers “comfortable” with sharing their data with retailers: study
UAE consumers are increasingly relying on technology and have a growing desire to be connected, with 67 percent stating that they see value in harnessing the power of technology.
Dubai calls for ethical use of AI with new guidelines
Dubai’s quest to become the world’s smartest city has received a strong ethical grounding with the unveiling of guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Middle East’s first fully electric bus hits Abu Dhabi roads
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens.