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Dubai motorists can now automatically renew vehicle registrations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of automatic renewal of vehicle registration service for individuals, having run the service earlier for the corporate sector.
UAE digital maturity model to fuel Vision 2021 success: TRA
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has recently held a workshop entitled “UAE’s Model for Digital Government Maturity as an Enabler to Achieve the National Index Targets.”
Abu Dhabi Global Market signs pact to accelerate innovation in UAE
The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Development Bank (EDB) the host and operator of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF).
Robots will be the main users of white goods by 2050
The once distant dream of robotic assistants and self-sufficient appliances may soon become a reality, and as technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to advance, the way in which we live is set to be transformed.
DEWA to boost Dubai’s leadership in AI
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the AI Leadership Programme in cooperation with experts from the University of California, Berkeley.
GITEX 2018
Sharjah announces major participation at GITEX
The Department of Sharjah eGovernment announced that 36 government departments in the Emirate will be taking part in the upcoming GITEX Technology Week 2018.
UAE’s Yahsat to deliver satellite broadband services
UAE-based satellite firm Yahsat and Hughes Network Systems have announced an agreement to enter into a joint venture to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia.
UAE ties up with Dell EMC to foster future AI professionals
Under the agreement with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Dell EMC will train 500 Emirati students under a specialised AI programme, supervised by an executive team.
Dubai Police enhances services with new smart police stations
Dubai Police and Majid Al Futtaim have signed an MoU to collaborate in areas that empower, deliver and promote an efficient, seamless, safe and impactful city experience for residents making Dubai the smartest and happiest city globally.
UAE jump starts regulatory control of fintech
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued a resolution approving the regulatory control of Fintech.
Unblock WhatsApp, says UAE businessman
WhatsApp and Skype calls should be unblocked says Chairman of Al Habtoor.
The tech that powers the Dubai Metro
As Dubai Metro celebrates its ninth anniversary, we look at the technological advancements of what is still the world’s largest driverless metro rail.
Future of shopping takes centre stage in Dubai
Technology adoption is powering the shift in retail and the UAE is at the forefront of taking significant strides towards embracing innovations shaping the future, experts noted during the ongoing Smart Stores Expo.