Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will increase the UAE’s GDP by $96 billion by 2030, enabling organisations to better meet and predict customer and citizen trends and drive digital business innovation.
Dubai 10X: Live sports viewing coming to VR devices soon
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has introduced a new project aimed at developing the sports sector under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative.
UAE to boost healthcare training with unified smart platform
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has officially launched the “Maharati” system, a healthcare learning and management system, at the Training and Development Centre in Sharjah.
Microsoft hones next-generation of AI talents in the UAE
Microsoft has commenced its training sessions at the region’s first AI Summer camp, a unique initiative that aims at developing mechanisms to apply the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
VR tech to help with recovery of stroke patients in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced its plans to introduce Virtual Reality (VR) rehabilitation in physiotherapy for stroke patients and other patients suffering from balance disorder.
Greener pastures: more vertical farms coming to Dubai
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, and Shalimar Biotech Industries, have signed an agreement to establish vertical farms on the ministry’s land in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi to enrich customer experiences under TAMM initiative
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) successfully organised a special workshop aimed at unifying the Emirati’s government customer service centres through its TAMM initiative.
ADGM to bolster security compliance in the capital
ADGM has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (MCC), to facilitate the exchange of information and cooperation in monitoring & control compliance within ADGM’s Free Zone.
UAE urges students to become cyber ambassadors in new initiative
The “Cybersecurity” ambassador initiative was launched to build a secure e-culture as it is considered a competitive initiative to empower Emirati students as cybersecurity ambassadors.
UAE coding programme to “future-proof” young generation of Emiratis
Sandooq Al Watan has announced the start of the second phase of the Emirati Coder programme, which was developed in conjunction with Abu Dhabi-based education consultancy Ajyal Talent Management, a DarkMatter company.
New space programme to prepare youth for UAE’s future
A new Space Science Track will be introduced at the UAE University’s Physics Department in September, with the beginning of the new academic year 2018-2019.
Smart Dubai moves to engage private sector in data economy
The workshop, titled “Public-Private Engagement Towards a Data Economy”, sought to encourage the private sector in Dubai to participate in the data economy, in a manner that ensures mutual benefit and improves services and smart-city experiences.
WATCH: Behind the scenes from Salman Khan’s latest Abu Dhabi film
Exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the ‘Race 3’ shoot in Abu Dhabi has been released on the twofour54 YouTube channel.
DEWA to integrate GE’s IoT platform into Dubai power plants
The platform enables the connection of machines, data, and people to support DEWA’s digital capabilities and enable it to collect and analyse data in real time, to enhance the speed and efficiency of its operations.