The Roads of Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Police has reportedly kicked off trials of driverless taxis in the emirate.
Blockchain vital to build a truly smart city: Smart Dubai director general
Smart Dubai is gearing up to launch the third round of the Global Blockchain Challenge, organised in partnership with successful local accelerator the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA).
Chinese tech giant opens first flagship store in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced the inauguration of its first ever store in the Kingdom which opened at Riyadh Park Mall in the capital city Riyadh.
Dubai Future Foundation names new head for Area 2071
The Dubai Future Foundation has appointed Maha Khamis Al Mezaina as a Director of Area 2071.
Apple sets new record: App Store holiday sales hit $1.22 billion
Apple has announced that App Store customers worldwide set new spending records over the holidays, wrapping up a record-breaking year.
UAE government’s online portal records five million users
The official portal of the UAE Government witnessed significant increase in its users, touching 5 million in 2018.
Dubai DED streamlines fine settlement with new automated system
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Dubai DED has announced an automatic settlement facility for traders eligible for 50 percent reduction on commercial fines.
Apple slashes forecast amid sluggish iPhone sales in China
In an unusual step, Apple has slashed its quarterly sales forecast, with chief executive Tim Cook attributing it to decelerating …
UAE social media app encourages authentic content
In the age of social media and interconnectivity what continues to be lacking is authentic and unfiltered conversations between people. …
Zain Bahrain to empower women with new initiative
Zain Bahrain and Bahrain Society for Training and Human Resource Development have announced the first phase of the new Women Empowerment initiative (WE).
Ajman Department of Finance achieves 100% digital transformation
The Department of Finance in Ajman has achieved the total digital transformation of all its services, which are available on smartphones and e-portals.
UAE Ministry of Finance launches Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative
The Ministry of Finance has recently launched and concluded the final phase of Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative aimed at introducing primary students to Sheikh Zayed in an innovative manner.
UAE to introduce electronic tagging in minor offences
The UAE is reportedly introducing GPS-enabled electronic tags for criminals, offering an alternative to jail for those who commit minor offences.
UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.