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.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4673
Middle East’s first fully electric bus hits Abu Dhabi roads
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens.
Intel funds NYU Abu-Dhabi led cybersecurity research
The American technology giant, Intel Corporation, has awarded NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, a research grant of three years of funding, …
Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat expands broadband services in MEA, Asia
The joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat and Hughes will increase access to affordable, high-speed, satellite broadband services across Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia.
StarLink partner highlights cyber protection in Saudi Arabia
Acronis has hosted its partners and customers at the Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix held today in Riyadh. As the first …
UAE at the forefront of AI innovations: study
The UAE ranks first in the region in terms of enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications with an annual growth rate of 33.5 percent, according to a recent study.
Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first fully digital courtroom
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) has opened for viewing their fully digital bespoke courtroom.
Emirati Captains can use private vehicles under Careem’s new initiative
Careem, in collaboration with TransAD, has introduced a new programme to provide flexible and safe income earning opportunities to Emiratis and sons and daughters of Emirati women living in Abu Dhabi.
Uber is back in the UAE capital
Uber has announced the re-launch of its services in the UAE capital, in collaboration with the Department of Transport in …
Careem to develop “curated routes” to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
UAE-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly signed a partnership deal with Abu Dhabi to collaborate to enhance the tourist experience in the capital.