The technology will enable digitalisation of 10 industries in … and energy and utilities with $101bn. In the UAE, industry growth potential is also driven by the digitalisation of manufacturing, whi…
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Minister urges parents to ban modern technology and let children play outside
The UAE’s Minister of State for Education has called on parents of young children to ban electronic games and encourage them to play more outside. Jameelah Al Muhairi said modern technology was impact…
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ENOC opens five new solar powered stations
The new stations – all solar powered – are located in Hatta, Oud Muteena, two stations on the Dubai-Al Ain Road and one in the City of Arabia, which the company said were designed to serve newly estab…
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UAE’s challenge for space startups
Startup space technology firms around the world are being encouraged to take part in an innovation challenge being organised by the UAE’s space centre. Participants will be required to present technol…
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Careem acquires talent and technology of India’s Commut
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has acquired the talent and technology of India’s third largest mass transport app — Commut — for an undisclosed amount. The Hyderabad-based Commut is …
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Dubai Govt Upgrades Payment Portal DubaiPay with Blockchain technology
The Smart Dubai office, a government initiative led by the Crown Prince of Dubai, is integrating blockchain technology into its retail payments smartphone app DubaiPay, enabling reconciliation and …
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Dubai integrates blockchain technology into online payment
Dubai has integrated blockchain technology into its online payment portal named DubaiPay, local media reported on Sunday. Blockchain allows people or systems to share data in a tamper-proof way.
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Dubai Launches Blockchain-Based Payment System to Boost Government Efficiency
“Guided by the forward-thinking vision of its leadership, Dubai has long been a trailblazer in embracing avant-garde technologies – most notably those of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – and tailori…
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Dubai launches blockchain based payment system
Smart Dubai Office (SDO), in collaboration with Dubai Department of Finance has launched the ‘Payment Reconciliation and Settlement’ System based on blockchain technology. Now all the transactions are …
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Smart Dubai integrates blockchain into DubaiPay
Dubai: Smart Dubai on Sunday integrated blockchain technology into its online payment portal, DubaiPay, to allow reconciliation and settlement transactions to be performed in real time …
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Start-ups and scientists to light up Gitex Technology Week
Potential start-up stars and top-notch scientists from Google and Alibaba will headline the upcoming Gitex Technology Week in Dubai, opening October 14, under the theme of “Experience Future …
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Dubai to host region’s largest hospitality technology event
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) will be the destination partner for Hitec Dubai 2018 – the world’s largest hospitality Technology Exhibition and Conference brand. Co-produc…
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Dubai’s high-tech sector attracts $21.7B
Dubai attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment in high-end technology transfers in three years to emerge as the top global destination for FDI in technology transfers like artificia…
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HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2018 Advisory Council
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba are bringing back HITEC® Dubai this year from December 5-6 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. A regional extension to the worl…
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UAE residents warned about using public WiFi
Dubai: Using free WiFi can definitely save you money on internet bill and what’s even better is that you can access it just about anywhere in Dubai, whether you’re at a coffee shop, hotel …
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TRA warns UAE residents about using public WiFi
Dubai: Using free WiFi can definitely save you money on internet bill and what’s even better is that you can access it just about anywhere, whether you’re at a coffee shop, hotel, mall …
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Dubai showcases mass transit projects at Berlin expo
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has exhibited key mass transit projects & initiatives at the ongoing 12th edition of International Trade Fair for Transport Technology (InnoTrans 2018) in B…
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