Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) have just announced a strategic partnership that will allow free Wi-Fi access on all Duba…
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All Dubai taxis to offer free wi-fi service
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), are set to embark on a joint project to fit all taxis in Dubai (about 10,800 cabs) with …
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Solar Decathlon teams begin building homes
2018 have started to construct the houses they designed for the competition at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, said Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) in an introductory meeting f…
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Tapping from Dubai’s smartcity initiatives
Tapping from Dubai, according to experts could be the magic wand for most emerging markets, such as Nigeria, which are desperate about 21st century developments.When it comes to using technology …
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The World’s Thinnest and Lightest Wireless Charging Pad in UAE
Known for introducing cutting edge tech, the retail as a service initiative Solution Bar by Sharaf DG, now houses one of BEZALEL’s premium wireless charging products, Futura X. Making every day smartp…
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Video: UAE’s KhalifaSat successfully launches into space
Read: UAE unveils plans for $136m simulation of Mars city To mark the event, a video was played on the viant LED skin of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower at 828 meters, on Sunday night. Next St…
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Smart Dubai, IBM launch major blockchain platform for the UAE
Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, director general of the Smart Dubai Office (SDO), said: “Dubai has been a pioneer in blockchain technology since its inception, while other major cities around the world …
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IBM, Dubai launch blockchain platform
US technology firm IBM on Tuesday announced the launch of a blockchain platform in partnership with the Dubai government. The Dubai Blockchain Platform is described as the first government …
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Smart Dubai and IBM to Offer the First Government-Endorsed Blockchain Platform in the Middle East
The platform will conform to the Information Security Regulation (ISR)* standards issued by the Dubai Government. It will also be powered by IBM’s mainframe technology, LinuxONE™, which is capable of …
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Smart Dubai and IBM launch blockchain-as-a-service platform
hosted in the UAE, and will be used for government blockchain projects and offered to the private sector. The platform is intended to allow organisations to access blockchain technology which can scal…
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Emirates set to launch world’s first ‘biometric path’ at Dubai Int’l
Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a seamless airport journey at Dubai International airport. Utilising the latest biometric technology …
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Emirates to introduce facial, iris recognition technology to flyers
Dubai: Emirates is gearing up to launch the … Utilising the latest biometric technology – a mix of facial and iris recognition, Emirates passengers can soon check in for their flight, complete …
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Self-driving vehicles for last mile in Dubai next year
Part of Dubai’s strategy to broaden the horizon for self-driving or driverless technology, the $5.1 million (Dh18.71) challenge is the first of its kind global contest that aims to make Dubai a …
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UAE to launch KhalifaSat next Monday, signalling new dawn of space industry
With the launch of KhalifaSat, the UAE will strengthen its position and competitiveness among the world’s leading countries in space technology manufacturing. The development of KhalifaSat forms part …
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How technology is driving tourism in Dubai
For many, travel is an investment -financially and emotionally. The increase in disposable income combined with millennials who seek immersive experiences, has encouraged the evolution of the travel i…
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Abu Dhabi, IBM plan to set up AI Centre of Excellence
The move comes in a bid to increase the skills and develop in-depth knowledge on AI of Abu Dhabi government professionals. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines o…
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UAE’s Etisalat says nine-month net profit rises to $1.8bn
UAE telecoms group Etisalat on Thursday announced that its net profit after federal royalty increased by 2 percent to AED6.6 billion ($1.8 billion) for the first nine months of 2018 compared to the sa…
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