The UAE has introduced a new federal law authorising the Cabinet to grant temporary licenses for the testing and vetting of innovations that utilise future technologies and its applications such as AI.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4207
IT spending in EMEA to total $973 billion in 2019, up 2 percent from 2018
IT spending in EMEA is projected to total $973 billion in 2019, an increase of 2 percent from the estimated …
Coming soon, Samsung’s new foldable device
Just two weeks after an unknown Californian firm ran off with the coveted trophy of unveiling the first ever foldable …
Why DEWA believes its “bulletproof” data centre can digitise the GCC
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s head of innovation believes that the department’s newly launched data centre is the most secure on the planet, and that the breadth of services offered by the facility means it will be uniquely positioned to assist customers across the world with their digital transformation efforts.
UAE introduces AI-powered tools for monitoring air quality
The UAE is using artificial intelligence (AI) to gather and analyse real-time data to monitor and predict air quality across the country.
Dubai Crown Prince tours DEWA data hub
Dubai Crown Princes and Executive Council chairman Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has recently visited DEWA’s Data Hub Integrated Solutions, MORO, a data hub that provides data centre solutions and innovative business services.
Dubai advances Paperless Strategy
Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG) CEO Wesam Lootah has revealed that the first phase of the emirate’s Paperless Strategy is set to be completed by the end of 2018.
UAE’s KhalifaSat sends first image taken from space
The UAE’s KhalifaSat sent the first image from space of the Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
Dubai examines blockchain’s benefits in customs business
Dubai Customs’ Business Innovation Department has organised a workshop for the employees on the blockchain technology in customs field.
World’s third largest crypto firm to open offices in Dubai
Ripple, the third largest cryptocurrency in the world, is reportedly planning to open a new office in Dubai.