The GIRLGAMER Esports Festival has opened at the Meydan Grandstand. Being held from 19th to 20th February, the event celebrates and promotes women’s competitiveness in esports.
Dubai tests new tech that charges electric vehicles while in motion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the test-run of the dynamic wireless charging of electric vehicles and buses in motion using the Shaped Magnetic Field In Resonance (SMFIR) technology in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Smart Dubai unveils new book on UAE’s journey to becoming a digital nation
Authors Dr. Saeed K. Al Dhaheri and Ranjit Rajan have collaborated with Smart Dubai to publish a book on the digital transformation of the UAE.
Dubai Police unveils 5G-enabled patrol cars
Dubai Police, in cooperation with Etisalat, has unveiled the first 5G-enabled smart patrol in the Middle East and North Africa region.
How UAE University seeks to bridge the digital skills gap
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke to Dr Maryam Al Yammahi, Assistant Professor in Computer science, UAE University to discuss the digital skills gap and how the university is hoping to solve it.
Galadari Brothers taps Oracle to transform workforce
Galadari Brothers, one of UAE’s largest conglomerates with businesses spanning automotive, retail, publishing and hospitality industries has selected Oracle Human …
“No changes in UAE’s VoIP rules”: TRA on WhatsApp services
Over the weekend, residents around the UAE have reported being able to use the video, voice calling features on WhatsApp, according to several local news outlets.
DEWA migrates on-premise SAP landscape to Moro
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has migrated its on-premise SAP landscape to Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC (Moro) to …
Government entities adopt Smart Dubai’s Ethical AI Toolkit
The Smart Dubai Department has reported that its Ethical AI Self-Assessment Tool has been used across 18 use cases in the emirate.
How Raqmiyat is driving customer success in 2020
Amer Khreino, CEO at Raqmiyat highlights the importance of Expo 2020 for the country and how Raqmiyat is planning on …
Ring’s first-ever indoor security camera launches in UAE
Ring, whose mission is to make neighborhoods safer, has announced the company’s first-ever indoor-only security camera.
Majid Al Futtaim set to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders
Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Takeoff, a US-based technology company that offers best-in-class eGrocery automation solutions, to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders in the UAE and KSA.
UAE residents likely to buy self-driving cars in five years: study
Almost half of UAE residents (49 percent) said they are likely to own a self-driving car in the next five years, according to a recent survey.
Dubai RTA enhances employee experience with AI-powered tech
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched virtual assistants (e-support) for delivering inquiry and procedural services to employees through its intranet.