The technology was developed in a way that allows passengers to check out the scenery on the ground as they fly over them, making the “glass-bottomed plane” a virtual reality. On one of its flights bo…
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UAE launches advanced farm technologies scheme
The UAE has launched a programme that aims to accelerate the process of adopting advanced agricultural technologies in the country. Unveiling the joint programme between the Future Food Security Offic…
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Blackboard and Higher Colleges of Technology Establish Digital Education Center of Excellence in the Middle East
Blackboard and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) largest education institution, extended their partnership to create the first Blackboard Center of Excellence in …
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EXCLUSIVE: Thani al-Zaffin of emaratech on smart gate security at Dubai airports
As a leading technology firm in the Arab world, emaratech is playing a pivotal role in border security and passengers scanning processing through Dubai airports. This helps in keeping the city ready a…
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Technology at the workplace: Friend or foe?
While the ultimate goal is to make the UAE the happiest place on earth, the country also fully recognises the significant role that technology plays in bringing this to life. With the Smart Dubai init…
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Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre to Host AngelHack Dubai Hackathon 2018
DUBAI, 31st July, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre, Dtec, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority’s wholly-owned technology start-up centre that is the largest of its kind in the Middle Ea…
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Dubai pushes ‘zero carbon’ buildings through ‘Solar Decathlon’
Dubai is set to host two rounds of a global competition among top universities involved in renewable energy to promote “net zero-energy buildings”, giving the emirate’s renewable energy drive an added …
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Dubai Future Accelerators opportunities announced
… on Monday announced its new set of challenges for the 5th cohort of Dubai Future Accelerators, DFA, focusing on creating smart innovative solutions based on emerging technologies like artificial i…
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DIFC Courts partners with Smart Dubai for world’s first blockchain court
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has partnered with Smart Dubai to create the world’s first court using bitcoin database technology blockchain. The two sides plan to integrate bl…
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DIFC Courts and Smart Dubai to launch blockchain taskforce
“By harnessing blockchain technology, Dubai will be positioned at the forefront of legal-tech and judicial innovation, setting the standards for countries and judiciaries to follow,” said Amna Al Owai…
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Dubai disputes court and Smart Dubai partner to apply blockchain
By harnessing blockchain technology, Dubai will be firmly positioned at the forefront of legal tech and judicial innovation, setting the standards for countries and judiciaries to follow.” Aisha Bint …
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Collaboration seeks to evaluate dynamic nature of innovation, technology by convening UAE-India AI Working Committee
The UAE and India’s partnership to explore further opportunities in artificial intelligence will benefit both countries especially in the healthcare, education, infrastructure, transportation, climate …
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UAE, India sign deal to seek $20bn artificial intelligence benefits
The UAE and India have signed a bilateral Artificial Intelligence … adding that there is potential to work together with governments, technology start-ups, academia and industry associations to unde…
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Dubai Is Set To Build The World’s Biggest Mall. Again.
The developers plan for technology companies to thrive in this space. They propose that Dubai Square will include automotive, computing, sustainable technologies, 3D printing, drones and artificial in…
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Dubai Square: A tech-driven retail destination
Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties have announced the launch of Dubai Square, a new retail metropolis drawing on next-generation technology in Dubai Creek Harbor. “Blurring the boundaries of online an…
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Dubai Police, TRA discuss use of “AML” technology
DUBAI, 29th July, 2018 (WAM) — The General Operations Administration of the Dubai Police and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, have discussed the use of “Advanced Smart Phone Position…
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Dubai’s Aramex launches solar plant to power logistics hub
Logistics firm Aramex has partnered with IMG Solar, part of Jordanian-based Izzat Marji Group, to launch a 3.2 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant for its new facility in Dubai. Aramex said it is the la…
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