In line with the values of the ‘Year of Zayed’, Smart Dubai donated a robot to the Dubai Autism Center in attempt to support the Center’s expanded efforts after the opening of its new premises – the largest purpose-built in the region.
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Norway to flaunt maritime innovations at Expo 2020 Dubai
Norway will promote its innovations, technologies and further development of the country’s ocean industries to a global audience of millions, after confirming its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.1 2891
UAE to combat fraud with new digital tax system
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a new electronic tracking system, which uses digital tax stamps to ensure Excise Tax on tobacco products has been paid at an awareness meeting held in Dubai.
DEWA selects finalists for energy accelerator programme
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has participated in selecting 15 start-ups in the energy sector out of 515 companies from 65 countries that applied for the 2nd Free Electrons Programme.
DIFC to expand FinTech Hive’s global presence with new partnership
Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with professional services company Accenture to foster innovation in the financial services industry globally.
Here’s how Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah looks from space
A Russian cosmonaut for the Russian Federal Space Agency has snapped a photo of Dubai from the International Space Station while orbiting the Arabian Gulf and shared it on social media.
Saving lives in “30-seconds”: Dubai accelerates fire response time
The Dubai Civil Defense, in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation, has successfully developed the”30-Second Response” project, which aims to accelerate fire response time by 30 seconds in vital areas.
Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed opens Phase 3 of “region’s largest solar park”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday inaugurated the 200 megawatts (MW) first stage of the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
Hitting the right notes: AI-composed song puts Dubai in record books
The future of music and the future of technology combined in perfect harmony at Dubai World Trade Centre as the 2018 edition of The Internet of Things Expo (IoTX) made history.
UAE cements position as regional hub for digital startups
Digital startups across the Middle East and North Africa attracted $650 million of funding in 2017, of which 76 percent went to UAE-based startups.
Dubai unites global smart cities with new platform
The Smart Dubai Global Network, which is live now, is the “largest international network” focusing on pertinent areas in the field of smart cities, including Big Data, artificial intelligence, paperless governments and Blockchain.