Apple has announced the temporary closure of all of its stores outside of Greater China, including those in the UAE, until 27th March.
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UAE launches website for coronavirus awareness
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) has launched an official website to inform the community about new coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
UAE’s Esharah to provide secure site-wide telecommunications at Expo 2020
UAE firm Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions will help ensure the safety of millions of Expo 2020 visitors and participants as provider of secure communications for volunteers, security staff and first responders.
Abu Dhabi to enhance services with ‘Digital Month’ initiative
The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the ‘Digital Month’ initiative in a bid to further drive the UAE leadership’s vision to utilise information technology to better serve the community and advance government services, WAM reported.
How OMA Emirates is reshaping payment solutions
Niranj Sangal, Group CEO at OMA Emirates Group explains how the UAE-based organisation has leveraged emerging technologies to become the …
UAE zoo turns to AI to preserve wildlife
Al Ain Zoo has announced a new project, which will see the entity conduct pilot tests for the use of AI to identify animals individually using a face or skin imprint.
Abu Dhabi Ports to bring autonomous tech to maritime operations
Abu Dhabi Ports has announced its collaboration with a global commercial vessel designer and tugboat firm, Robert Allan, to develop the world’s first fully unmanned autonomous commercial marine tugs.
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Dubai postpones cybersecurity conference due to coronavirus concerns
The Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference, one of the region’s largest cybersecurity event, has been moved to later date over coronavirus concerns.
UAE residents can now request for a search and rescue helicopter with this app
The UAE National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) has launched a smartphone application at the Search and Rescue conference in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE’s Ai Everything summit postponed over coronavirus concerns
One of the major AI summits in the region, Ai Everything, which is originally scheduled to take place from 10th to 11th March has been postponed, the organisers revealed on the event’s website.
Uber unveils new ‘child-friendly’ service for Dubai families
Families residing in Dubai can now book a brand-new child-friendly service launched by Uber.
Dubai bags new Guinness World Record for 3D-printed office
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has officially been recognised as a new Guinness World Records title holder for building the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building.
Dubai commuters can now get real-time bus updates on Google Maps
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new collaboration with Google, which will see the tech platform run real-time updates of bus timetables on Google Maps.
“Data is a key pillar in realising Dubai’s smart city vision”: Sheikh Hamdan
“Data is a key pillar in the strategy to realise the vision to transform Dubai into one of the world’s smartest cities,” said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.