The UAE Space Agency has revealed that it is preparing a comprehensive strategy for investing in the UAE’s space sector, in cooperation with relevant authorities, which will be announced in October.
Elon Musk to step down as Tesla chairman
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly said that car-maker Tesla and Chief Executive Elon Musk had agreed to pay $20 million.
Dubai police fleet adds Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is the latest electric vehicle to join the Dubai Police fleet of cars, with the first …
New “Xperience” awaits Dubai’s GITEX Shopper visitors
GITEX Shopper is back this month to offer gadget and technology buyers the chance to access the best electronics deals and promotions available in the region.
Dubai Expo 2020 to use biometrics, VR tech for cashless payments
Mastercard has been named as the official payments technology partner of Expo 2020 Dubai with the aim of creating personalised, seamless and cashless experience for millions of visitors from around the world.
“We are pushing the bounds in AI,” says Microsoft chief
“We are pushing the bounds in AI, edge computing and IoT, while providing end-to-end security to empower every organisation to build its own digital capability and thrive in this new era,” said Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft.
Smart technologies advance “New Kuwait Vision 2035”
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water, in partnership with Zain and SAP, has started deploying the smart metres that will reach a total of 800,000 electrical metres and 300,000 water metres to homes and organisations.
Xiaomi to take on Samsung with flagship device priced at AED1349
Xiaomi wants to break smartphone retain trends with pricing strategy Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced a series of new products …
Saudi Arabia opens region’s biggest high-tech, high-speed rail project
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has inaugurated the Haramain Express Train on Tuesday, according to Minister of Transport Dr. Nabil Al-Amoudi.
StarLink brings Napatech’s cloud expertise to the Middle East
Value added distributor StarLink has been appointed as Napatech’s VAD for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region.
Dubai deploys vehicle-monitoring traffic incident management system
The launch of the Traffic Incidents Management Unit reflects the solid relationships between RTA and Dubai Police and their concerted traffic safety strategy, which is aligned with Dubai’s strategy and traffic safety plans.
Qualcomm charges Apple with sharing secrets with rival Intel
Qualcomm has reportedly accused Apple of stealing its chip-making secrets and sharing it with rival Intel.
UAE joins Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences
The UAE, represented by Dr Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, has obtained membership within the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Tensions within Facebook prompt Instagram founders’ exit
Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are leaving Facebook amid tensions with CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the directions of the photo-sharing app.