startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has opened applications for its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Venture Launchpad.
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Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3544
SoftBank to inject $2.25B in General Motors’ self-driving unit
Japan’s Softbank is pouring $2.25 billion in investments to General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit Cruise.
Tesla car hit parked police vehicle while on “autopilot”
A driver of a Tesla Model S, last week, crashed into an unoccupied, parked police vehicle in California, while on autopilot mode.
RTA to keep an eye on Dubai cabbies
As part of its efforts to improve the level of public transportation services in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started fitting taxis affiliated to the Public Transport Agency with surveillance cameras.
Private health firms in Dubai can now acquire ambulance permits online
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services enabling the issuance of approvals for ambulance vehicles operated by private health entities online.
Blockchain startups to attract $3 billion in investments
Blockchain adoption continues to grow across industries world-wide with total spending on blockchain solutions set to grow to $9.7 billion in 2021, according to IDC.
Abu Dhabi hyperloop route announced
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has signed an agreement with Aldar Properties, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT’s XO Square Innovation Center, and a Hyperloop Visitor Center.
Abu Dhabi bus travel now “smarter”
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport (DoT) has announced that the smart card service, ‘Hafilat’ is now available on board regional buses.
Egypt court orders suspension of Uber, Careem services
Egypt suspended the licenses of ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem on Tuesday, in a court ruling after taxi drivers sought to shut down the two firms’ operations in the country, judicial sources said.
Dubai’s RTA begins ‘Bus on Demand’ trials
The 18-seater buses will operate on flexible routes and schedules, and bus drivers can know the service demand through the app to reach the nearest point to their destinations.