The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued a set of guidelines for digital securities to support the development of digital assets under a comprehensive and progressive regulatory framework
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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 4308
RTA rolls out Free WiFi in Dubai taxis
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the implementation of ‘Tech Taxi’ initiative to drive the digitisation of taxi …
UAE engineer invents AI-powered device for improving school bus safety
Almas Robotics, a Dubai-based technology and engineering company, has launched its new “Safe Bus” smart device which uses artificial intelligence technology to track passengers on school buses with the aim of improving safety standards in the UAE.
Emirati astronauts successfully complete training for historic space mission
Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), and Sultan AlNeyadi, the back-up astronaut for the same mission, have successfully completed their final tests for the mission.
Dubai RTA, Careem team up to expand e-hailing services
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially announced its latest partnership with the homegrown ride-hailing service firm Careem.
Saudi ICT strategy to bring $13 billion boost for economy
Saudi Arabia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy will contribute $13.3 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) over the coming five years.
Dubai’s fintech ecosystem poised to reshape the future of finance: report
Dubai has reportedly been recognised as the seventh FinTech location globally for economic potential, highlighting Dubai’s efforts to support and expedite sustainable economic growth.
First-ever Emirati astronaut to bring UAE heritage and culture to space
The UAE is set to make history on 25th September, when the nation’s first-ever astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori takes off to space for his mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
DEWA, Huawei boost collaboration in AI and digital transformation
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Huawei have recently held a strategic summit focused on increasing cooperation on investments and exchanging insights on disruptive technologies such as AI.
UAE leads Arab region in e-government and mobile services maturity
The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region in Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index, according to a report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)