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Dubai RTA to open registrations for $5 million self-driving challenge
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the opening of registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport. 0 2032
“We believe that mobility is a fundamental human right” – Nicholas Watson, CEO, Udrive
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Nicholas Watson, CEO and co-founder of Udrive, to find out how the car-sharing company …
Genetec introduces transit portfolio to unify security and operations
Genetec has announced a portfolio of solutions designed to help transit organisations unify their security and operations from a single intuitive interface.
SentinelOne accelerates Aston Martin’s cybersecurity drive
SentinelOne has been announced as the official cybersecurity provider to British luxury car manufacturer, Aston Martin Lagonda, deploying the next generation endpoint protection platform to secure its manufacturing, headquarters, supply chain, and field offices against the ever evolving threat landscape.
Dubai commuters can now get real-time bus updates on Google Maps
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new collaboration with Google, which will see the tech platform run real-time updates of bus timetables on Google Maps.
Dubai RTA rolls out new digital initiatives for UAE Innovation Month
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a plethora of innovative initiatives to mark the UAE Innovation Month.
Nokia to conduct AI-based railroad crossing safety trials in Japan
Odakyu Electric Railway has announced that it is carrying out trials of Nokia’s SpaceTime scene analytics in order to identify ways of enhancing rail crossing safety.
Saudi Arabia to lead world’s first national hyperloop study
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced an agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) to conduct a pre-feasibility study on the use of hyperloop technology for the transport of passengers and cargo.
Uber closes $3.1 billion acquisition of Dubai’s Careem
Uber has confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand.
Dubai RTA eyes Big Data to enhance public transport
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has recently held a series of brainstorming sessions focused on the use of Big Data to improve the public transport network.