Dr M. Hamed Farooqi, Director of the Dubai Diabetes Centre, also announced that the centre recently completed a proof of concept project for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect diabetic retinopathy.
Dubai’s The Sustainable City inks deal to advance data-driven decisions
Shift Technologies, a subsidiary of the AW Rostamani Group, is partnering with The Sustainable City — the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community.
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
Dubai to develop quantum-based solutions with global tech giant
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is cooperating with Microsoft to develop new quantum-based solutions to address energy optimisation and other challenges where classical computers have serious limitations.
UAE teams up with NASA for peaceful space exploration
The UAE Space Agency has signed a letter of intent with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, to cooperate on human spaceflight.
Saudi Electricity Company, GE spotlight power of long-standing partnership
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and GE, in a statement, have stressed on the importance of their long-standing partnership for both the companies.
Smart Dubai showcases progress of the Blockchain Strategy
Smart Dubai has recently held a series of demonstration days to discuss the progress of 14 blockchain use cases that will be implemented by 12 government entities across the emirate.
Abu Dhabi Municipality powers customer services with AI
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning and Municipalities Department has launched 13 new digital services as part of its efforts to participate in the digitalisation drive and modern vision of the UAE.
Dubai to delve into how tech is shaping the future of manufacturing
Dubai Exports has announced that it is organising the Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit, from 3rd to 4th October 2018, in collaboration with Expotrade Global, in Dubai.
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ENEC ICT head to spotlight the role of tech in UAE’s 2020 nuclear energy bid
TahawulTech.com is delighted to confirm Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) ICT director, Alia Al Hammadi, as a guest speaker at the upcoming Power of 4: Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum.
UAE, China tie up to accelerate Silk Road project
The agreement between the UAE and China is aimed at facilitating exchange and integration of commodities, technology and capital through mutual education and cooperation.
Dubai to roll out lifetime vehicle e-registration
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the third and final phase of Vehicle e-Registration, enabling individuals to replace their existing vehicle registration cards by lifetime e-Registration, as of 1 August 2018.
Emirati students gear up to shape UAE’s healthcare sector
The students were congratulated for their inclusion in ‘Future Medical Stars’, and their upcoming trip to the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.