Technology is at the top of the agenda for , according to the CEO, Prasanth Manghat, who believes that technology is changing the healthcare sector and the way it operates. Speaking at the 36th JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, in San Francisco, CA.
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Leading AI specialists to speak at Dubai forum
UAE’s AI Plan took the spotlight at the recently concluded … Artelligence, the two-day forum will bring government leaders, business leaders and technology innovators together to explore the applications of Artificial Intelligence across different …
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US health-care firm selects UAE for pilot scheme of new technology
Dubai: The number one cause of death globally is cardiac disease, costing more than $1 trillion annually worldwide. With the current methods of care, there is only a 50 per cent success rate. Arvind Thiagarajan, founder of digital stethoscope maker HD …
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Dubai Police to launch AI-powered surveillance system
Dubai Police will introduce a sophisticated new surveillance … Major General Al Mansouri said that the Oyoon (Arabic for ‘eyes’) project uses advanced technologies such as AI to prevent crime, reduce accidental traffic deaths, an ensure rapid …
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UAE satellite placed in orbit by Ariane 5 rocket
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UAE digital revolution picks up speed
“The UAE now outranks the UK in percentage terms for connected … “Our innovations embrace a ‘tech plus touch’ philosophy that leverages digital expertise and technology to offer more sophisticated and personalised services.”
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Better WiFi coverage coming for flights to Europe, Gulf states
That roster includes WiFi-enabled flights of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways between Australia/NZ and Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, respectively, which frequently cross Indian airspace… … along with flights from Singapore to European destinations such …
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UAE leads in global renewable energy investments
The UAE was among the world’s largest investors in clean energy last year after giving the go ahead for the two biggest solar projects globally, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). The country saw a 23-fold increase in investment to $2.2bn …
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UAE named in world’s top 10 for driverless vehicles potential
The study evaluates every country’s ability according to four pillars – policy and legislation; technology and innovation; infrastructure; and consumer acceptance. The report comes just months after Dubai’s GITEX expo showcased innovations that were …
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Aloft Palm Jumeirah opens in Dubai, UAE
Marriott International’s design-led Aloft brand opens its first property in the buzzing city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates … custom amenities by Bliss® Spa, fast & free Wi-Fi, and 49-inch LCD TVs linked to a Plug & Play connectivity panel.
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Over 3m UAE consumers lost $1bn to cybercrime in 2017
A total of 3.72 million UAE consumers lost approximately AED 3.86 billion ($1.05 billion) to cybercrime in the last year, according to newly released statistics from Norton by Symantec. The report revealed that more than half (52 percent) of the UAE’s …
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Dubai’s TRA: No truth in AED5k fine for VPN use
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in Dubai has moved to quash rumours circulating on social media about the use of Virtual Private Network (VPNs) to bypass local restrictions on internet use and delivery. News of a AED5,000 fine for VPN has been …
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Indian Innovation: Godrej EVE to Usher the Trend of ‘SmartLife’ in Dubai
Introduces wireless Wi-Fi enabled solutions to watch over loved ones from afar Embarking on a high growth strategy in the Dubai market, Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) will be participating at this year’s Intersec, to be heldbetween January 21-23 …
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UAE’s newest satellite will provide internet to remote global communities
In the early hours of January 26, UAE time, Al Yah 3 will be perched on top of commercial … With Yahsat satellite technology and a Yahclick mobile wireless access point, heath workers can remotely access patient records and offer treatment the Maasai …
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Bad guys steal Dh3.86b from 3.72m consumers in UAE last year
Cybercriminals stole Dh3.86 billion from 3.72 million consumers in the UAE in 2017, with each victim losing an average of Dh669, according to 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report. Speaking to Gulf News, Haider Pasha, chief technology officer for …
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UAE gov’t to offer free fire alarms following tragic blaze
Every Emirati’s home will be fitted with fire alarms at the expense of the UAE government, it was announced on Monday following a blaze in Fujairah which left seven children dead. In a tweet by Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
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Review: Emirates First Class 777 Colombo To Dubai
Most of Emirates’ 777s have wifi, and as of last summer they increased the wifi … Emirates first class coffee and cookies At 12:15PM in Dubai there was an announcement from the first officer that we’d be landing in about 45 minutes.
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