Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has joined the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a partner.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
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Physicist Stephen Hawking dies at 76
Hawking passed away due to complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, according to a report by The Huffington Post.
Dubai doubles down on smart city projects
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, signalled the start of the construction of the Cassation Court and Smart Parking buildings project.
Meet Dubai’s new smart city AI-advisor
Smart Dubai has launched the new and improved version of its flagship Dubai Now platform and application, introducing artificial intelligence to the service, which will now feature Smart Dubai’s AI-powered smart city advisor “Rashid”.
Abu Dhabi AI framework poised to augment human capabilities
Saal aims to augment human capabilities beyond imagination and to facilitate opportunities to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues
DEWA first government firm to launch service on Google AI
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched its ‘Rammas’ service on Google’s Artificial Intelligence, AI, platform to answer its customers’ queries.
Dubai launches halal blockchain
The International Center of Islamic Economy (ICIE) in cooperation with the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched the Halal Digital Chain project and the Blockchain Forum.
Dubai using smart tech to reduce police station visits: AI chief
Dubai Police’s smart police stations and its Robocop employee have been on show at ISNR 2018 this week, which are said to both be a part of the force’s target to reduce the number of people attending police stations by 80% by the end of 2018.
Bahrain’s new fintech hub opens for business
Bahrain has officially launched its new fintech hub as it aims to become the Gulf region’s centre for financial technology.
Saudi Arabia signs $10 billion deal to kick-start NEOM
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have reportedly signed an agreement to set up a $10 billion joint fund to develop the Kingdom’s upcoming mega city.