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RTA to merge all e-services to S’hail app
A selection of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) mobile apps will be phased out and incorporated into the authority’s … 1 4919
Musk flaunts plan to fly passengers from Dubai to London in 29 minutes
While it’s not yet known exactly when we’ll be able to jet to London over our lunch hour on his super-rocket, nicknamed BFR, Musk said construction of the rocket should begin within the next year – with the first launch planned for 2022.
Tesla’s self-driving pilot feature launches in UAE
The feature gives each vehicle full autonomous capabilities at a safety level that is “substantially greater” than that of a human driver, according to the company.
Transformation Talk | Weekly news roundup 24.08.17
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Elon Musk joins AI experts in backing ‘killer robots’ ban
The group of founders of AI and robotics companies have sent an open letter to the UN calling for it to prevent the arms race that is currently under way for killer robots.
UAE employees conceal most IT security incidents: study
The study found that staff would rather put organisations at risk than report a problem because they fear punishment.
Yas Island installs 16 Tesla chargers
According to a recent report by WAM, Yas Island will be installing 16 new Tesla chargers at Yas Mall and Yas Island theme parks.
Tesla opens Sheikh Zayed Road store, service centre
The new 17,000 square feet store and service centre is located just off Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite to the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Metro Station.
Tesla to open new Dubai showroom
American automaker and energy storage company Tesla has announced the opening of its showroom in Dubai.
President Trump meets with CEOs of top tech companies
The tech executives also called for White House’s help in dealing with regulatory and other policy issues such as visas for highly skilled workers