Kamel Butti Al Suwaidi, director general of operations at Dubai Police, said that the activation and implementation of this technology follows recommendations made at the annual meetings of the UAE Government. He said the meetings recommended immediate …
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UAE strategy to cash in on blockchain
Over 50 per cent of the UAE’s federal transactions would be powered by blockchain technology by 2021, it was announced on Wednesday. The Emirates Blockchain Strategy would help the country save Dh11 billion spent annually on document transactions and …
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Dubai in private sector talks to launch healthcare innovation hub
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will soon establish an innovation centre in a public-private collaboration aiming to develop healthcare technology. The centre will be in located behind Rashid Hospital and DHA said it is working with the private sector to …
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UAE aims to use blockchain for 50% of government transactions
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a strategy for the country to use database technology blockchain for half of government transactions by 2021. The plan follows a similar commitment …
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Street cameras that scan every face and hear every conversation could soon be coming to UAE
Antonie Robertson / The National At the exhibition in Dubai, Mr Werner pitched his system to a country embracing AI and smart technology. Cameras would appear on practically every building and along roads. Only a few weeks ago, Dubai Police announced …
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Dubai steps up travel tech game to improve tourism
According to Emirates, 94 percent of WiFi users connected via a smartphone, and the most connected route is EK215 from Dubai to Los Angeles. Emirates was also the first airline to relax rules around using mobile phones onboard aircraft in 2008 and …
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Expo 2020 Dubai Teams Up With Cisco For Technology Solutions
Expo 2020 Dubai, touted to become the world’s largest expositions, has teamed up with Cisco to ensure that the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region leaves a lasting positive impact and delivers on …
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Dubai’s smart license plates contact paramedics when the car crashes
Dubai, a place certainly not shy when it comes to taking new technology for a spin, is about to begin testing smart license plates. Comprising a digital display and incorporating GPS and transmitters, the new plate will be able to automatically contact …
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Emirates’ record Wi-Fi inflight connections
Wi-Fi connectivity is available on over 98% of the Emirates fleet, including all A380s, the aircraft that Emirates operate daily from Auckland and Christchurch to Dubai and beyond. Customers in all cabin classes receive 20MB of free Wi-Fi data. Emirates …
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Dubai’s Alibabacoin says Alibaba has no monopoly on ‘magic’ name
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Dubai-based cryptocurrency firm Alibabacoin Foundation on Tuesday said Alibaba Group Holding Ltd cannot monopolize the “magical” Alibaba name, and asked a U.S. judge to dismiss the Chinese e-commerce retailer’s trademark lawsuit.
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Digital number plates that connect cars directly to POLICE could be launched in Dubai
Dubai is continuing its drive to become one of the most advanced cities in the world when it comes to transportation. As well as pioneering the use of taxi drones, the metropolis is also looking at extending communications technology in standard cars.
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Emirates Sets New Record With Over 1 Million Wi-Fi Connections on Board in March
The route with the most Wi-Fi connections in March was EK215 from Dubai to Los Angeles with over 6,000 customers connecting in flight. Emirates has been at the forefront of innovation with connectivity and inflight entertainment on board. It was the first …
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Emirates announces new record of over 1 million Wi-Fi connections made on board its flights in March
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has set a new record with over 1 million Wi-Fi connections made on board its flights in March alone. During the month, 1,037,016 Emirates customers connected to the internet during their flight.
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Raytheon’s Mathalive! Exhibition Officially Inaugurated at Higher Colleges of Technology in Ras Al Khaimah
MathAlive! was developed and created by Raytheon to educate and inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) – essential fields for future generations of UAE youth to contribute to the nation’s economy.
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Enormous Saudi Arabian solar push could lead to new Middle East energy era
If we covered the entire land surface of the emirate of Dubai with solar panels, it would generate about 200 gigawatts – the same size as Saudi Arabia’s planned solar power venture with Japan’s SoftBank, announced at the end of March. This …
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AI to slash costs of UAE highway infrastructure projects, says minister
Al Nuaimi added that the ministry “is determined on continuing in applying the latest international technologies and best practices … receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Dubai cryptocurrency firm denies Alibaba trademark infringement
DUBAI (Reuters) – A Dubai-based cryptocurrency company called Alibabacoin Foundation has rebuffed allegations of trademark infringement brought against it by the giant Chinese online retailer Alibaba Group Holding (BABA.N) in a U.S. lawsuit last week. A …
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