As the UAE marks Innovation Month in February, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, is accelerating the commercialisation of clean technologies at home and abroad.
Abu Dhabi flaunts drones’ potential
The third editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation Exhibition and Conference (SimTEX) are set to …
CNME, ManageEngine to spotlight IT’s role in digital future
CPI Media Group is delighted to announce confirmed lineups for its upcoming technology roadshow held in partnership with ManageEngine. The …
UAE Ministry of Economy launches smart e-platform for SMEs
H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, has launched a new electronic platform to help serve …
Autonomous driving to be “on the market” by 2020: Bosch
Bosch’s Vehicle Motion and Position Sensor (VMPS) technology will be on the market by 2020, said Nico Radike, who works on chassis systems control and passive safety and sensors for the technology.
Hackers could exploit AI to mount attacks, experts warn
The report claims that malicious uses of AI could lead to driverless car crashes, or result in commercial drones being converted into targeted weapons.
Redington reveals new global look
Redington, the $6 billion distribution and supply chain provider for international brands in the IT and mobility sectors, has unveiled …
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
Dubai-based Careem buys online restaurant listing platform
Middle East ride-hailing firm Careem has announced that it has acquired RoundMenu and will start trialing food delivery services through …
Abu Dhabi summit to spotlight AI in healthcare
The Summit crowns the continuous efforts and in-depth studies that provide Abu Dhabi with a prominent position in the medical, scientific and technological fields, Sheikh Hazza said.
Google takes on Snapchat with its own ‘stories’ feature
This is a recently launched addition to the AMP Project that provides content publishers with a “mobile-focused format for delivering news and information as visually rich, tap-through stories,”
Sending humans on a one-way mission to Mars will soon be a reality
Mars Scientific City – a first-of-its-kind Dubai-based project that will simulate life on Mars – is set to help find the answers needed to sustain human life on the Red Planet.
Ex-Samsung CTO joins Google to lead IoT business
Alphabet Inc’s Google has appointed Injong Rhee, former CTO of Samsung Electronics Co, to head its Internet of Things business. …
SAP CEO hails UAE’s AI vision to fuel job growth
SAP CEO Bill McDermott today praised the UAE’s efforts in using artificial intelligence to transform the country’s digital economy, fuel job growth and accelerate innovation.
Research develops algorithms to detect evasion efforts in social networks
The research team at Khalifa University led by Assistant Professor of Computing Science Dr. Talal Rahwan is providing insights into …
Why technostress is killing productivity
Technostress is actually not the latest malady in a series of technology-induced syndromes. In fact, it’s an umbrella term that encompasses all negative psychological effects that result from changes in technology.
What if you’re not a car fan, but should be
Rgardless of whether you’re a car fan, the technology involved in the industry is worth paying attention to, especially given how much genuinely brilliant insight there is both above and below the chassis.
Winter Olympics 2018 drone show was “secretly pre-recorded”
The Winter Olympics 2018, taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, kicked off with a pre-recorded dramatic spectacle of 1,218 drones …
Effective communication system “crucial” in UAE Mars mission
Franco Fenoglio, Head of Human Spaceflight & Transportation Unit at Thales Alenia Space, has emphasised why effective communication with Mars is important to facilitate how human beings will live and work in space.
Winter Olympics organisers probe possible cyberattack
Pyeongchang Olympics organisers were looking into a disruption of non-critical systems on the day of the opening ceremony but could …