“When we look at Dubai, we see an innovative government that inspires people to take the initiative, and constantly work towards creating a bright future,” said Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit.
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 1039
The race to space: UAE astronaut programme enters final stage
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has announced that 18 candidates are currently undergoing the final stage of the interviews leading up to choosing the first Emirati astronaut corps of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
What the Uber-Careem deal says about Middle East startup culture
The MAGNiTT Exit report in 2017 revealed that there was a total of 60 startup exits – the point an investor (usually a venture capitalist) sells their stake in a firm to realise their gains – across the MENA in the years of 2012 to 2017.
Emirates flyers can now preview seats in 3D via virtual reality tech
Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform.
New initiative to empower young entrepreneurs launches in UAE
The partnership aims to focus on supporting entrepreneurship, financial literacy and workplace readiness amongst the youth of the UAE and the wider Middle East
Abu Dhabi incubator revamps programme for Emirati tech entrepreneurs
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has partnered with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development for the first time to present an updated version of Ibtikari (My Innovation).
Middle East unicorn Careem responds to merger talks
Uber is reportedly in “preliminary talks” with local competitor Careem to strike a deal that would see the two companies merge.
Dubai initiates cybersecurity standards for autonomous vehicles
Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) is set to launch the region’s first ‘Cybersecurity Standard’ for autonomous vehicles.
Dubai Land Department activates new smart payment methods
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its Finance Department recently activated new smart payment services through the ‘Apple Pay’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ applications.
Abu Dhabi smart solutions authority boost digital strategies
The Smart Solutions & Services Authority (SSSA) and Algorythma have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to collaborate on digital and technology transformation initiatives and strategies.