His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), has launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator within DSOA’s wholly owned Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec).
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3554
Dubai resident gets region’s first 3D-printed prosthetic leg
A Dubai resident has received the region’s first ever fully 3D printed prosthetic leg, under the patronage of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with Arab Health.
UAE workers ‘prefer’ independent voice and data packages
UAE office workers are increasingly looking to mobile communications solutions to collaborate and communicate more efficiently, according to research commissioned …
Android creator Andy Rubin unveils Essential Phone
Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has launched a smartphone and Smart Home assistant under his new company called Essential.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange embarks on Blockchain venture
The Blockchain technology enables investors to use e-voting in AGMs and access statistical records of each company and its investors through smart devices. It also enables investors to vote from inside the UAE and overseas.
Virtual training as effective as in-person learning: study
A recent study by the Ashridge Executive Education revealed that virtual learning is as effective as face-to-face delivery, if designed and executed well, when developing skills within an organisation.
Epicor enhances iScala solution for hospitality industry
The solution enables industry players to streamline operations by efficiently integrating all procedures – from room reservations, to event sales, to HR and finance – on to a single platform.
UAE Statistics Authority pens Mastercard big, open Data MoU
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) has signed an MoU with Mastercard to provide both parties with a strategic …
Smart Dubai reveals ‘Global Blockchain Challenge’ winners
The Smart Dubai Office has announced results of the first Blockchain Challenge, which awarded a grand total of $45,000 to the most promising solutions using blockchain technology.
Dubai Police to use drones for bomb disposal operations
Dubai Police has announced plans to use drones mounted with a remote-controlled water cannon in bomb disposal operations.