Etisalat has become the first Middle East group to break the $10 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value, the company announced.
Dubai, Saudi oil giant to foster digitisation in energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco to foster collaboration on energy and smart grid innovations.
UAE Mars Mission on track for 2020 lift off
The UAE has set the launch date between 14th July to 3rd August 2020 for its unmanned space mission to Mars, according to Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop to cost “$20-40 million per kilometer”
The world’s first commercial hyperloop system, which is set to open in Abu Dhabi in 2020, will cost between $20 million to $40 million per kilometer, according to Hyperloop TT chairman Bibop Gresta.
Dubai launches new Smart Grid Station
The Dubai Smart Grid Station is part of DEWA’s efforts to implement technologies which link smart buildings for the exchange of information, improve energy and water efficiency, and optimise renewable energy in smart cities.
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OpenWorld Middle East: Oracle’s flagship event arrives in Dubai
Oracle has announced that its flagship event, OpenWorld, will for the first time take place in Dubai on 11th and 12th February 2019.
Dubai to spotlight AI’s role in safety planning for future cities
Live-action firefighting and emergency rescue operations, drone demonstrations, and a revamped conference discussing Artificial Intelligence, safety planning for cities of …
Microsoft’s global annual tech conference is coming to Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology Conference “Microsoft Ignite” is enroute to the Middle East and will be held in Dubai on March 27-28 this year.
UAE consumers demand for “SuperService” from organisations: study
Four-in-five UAE consumers expect an immediate response from the organisations and vendors they contact—part of a growing demand for ‘SuperServe’ customer engagement.
UAE telco promotes patient safety with blockchain
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced its latest Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) solution to build the UAE’s first Patient Safety Blockchain Solution.
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar brings solar power to “off-grid” communities
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world.
Abu Dhabi entity teams up with Cisco to fast-track digitisation initiatives
Cisco and Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority are collaborating on a variety of initiatives to fast-track digitisation across sectors including Business Innovation and Smart Cities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
DEWA, Siemens to bring new technologies to UAE’s energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in R&D, exchange expertise and know-how, as well as building national capacities in energy technologies.
UAE space investments exceed AED 22 billion
The overall investment in the UAE’s space projects exceeded AED 22 billion with more than 10 percent growth rate on projects expenditure during the past two years.