Cisco has partnered with the UAE Telecommunication Regulatory Authority to accelerate digital adoption and boost cooperation for the nation’s digital future.
Saudi Arabia wealth fund injects $1 billion into Tesla rival
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reportedly agreed to invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors, a budding competition for Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Sports carmarker ditches diesel in electric car push
Porsche will reportedly stop offering diesel versions of its cars and will focus on gasoline, electric and hybrid vehicles, Bloomberg …
Abu Dhabi unveils programme to accelerate knowledge and innovation
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council’s ‘Ghadan 21’ programme has revealed the recent initiatives and projects under the third pillar, which is focused on Knowledge and Innovation.
Reach for the stars: UAE introduces competition for space startups
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is participating in GITEX Future Stars, which will be held in conjunction with GITEX Technology Week 2018.
GBM names new GM for Oman operations
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has appointed Eddy Abboud as General Manager of the company’s Oman business.
UAE competition to focus on robotics’ role in smart cities
Khalifa University has announced that it will be hosting the Mohamed bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge, MBZIRC, which will take place in February 2020.
Abu Dhabi-based DarkMatter seeks to nurture regional cybersecurity talent
DarkMatter has unveiled its new strategy aimed at being region’s first and only fully-integrated digital transformation, defence and cybersecurity solutions provider.
White House eyes antitrust probe into tech giants: report
The White House has reportedly drafted an executive order that would push federal antitrust and law enforcement agencies to probe the business practices of social media and other Internet companies.
Years are mere seconds in the life of technology, says Dubai Future Foundation CEO
“We are living in a time where years are mere seconds in the life of technology,” according to Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation.
Smart Dubai turns to blockchain to expedite government transactions
Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has launched the ‘Payment Reconciliation and Settlement’ System, which was developed in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Finance as a blockchain-powered upgrade to its financial system.
Dubai-based bank teams up with PwC to foster digital innovation
Commercial Bank of Dubai, (CBD) and PwC Middle East have signed an agreement to foster innovation in the country.
Real-time air quality index now available on UAE ministry’s smart app
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, launched the UAE Air Quality Index (UAE AQI) on MOCCAE’s smart application.
Apple fans in UAE can get the new iPhone for less than AED 200 per month
Etisalat has announced the offering for the most advanced iPhones ever, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) are now available across all Etisalat stores in UAE.