UAE telco du is working with Nokia to trial 3GPP standardised 5G New Radio non-standalone technology. The aim is to subsequently deploy live 5G sites in selected areas in the UAE. The initiative is in line with the UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority’s (TRA …
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UAE Banks Federation Hosts Alliance and SWIFTNet 7.2 Migration Roadshow in Association With SWIFT
It will raise our customers to a new technology baseline that will help them get the most out of the Customer Security Program. We look forward to working closely with the UAE banking community as they prepare for this major milestone.” Banks will need …
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Dubai to DNA sequence its entire population
Dubai 10X focuses on developing and implementing technologies expected to be commonplace a decade from now as a way to push Dubai now “as a city of the future.” According to local publication the Khaleej Times, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) officially …
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Dubai’s RTA reveals plan for vehicle history blockchain project
Dubai’s transport authority has revealed plans to create a vehicle lifecycle management system using Blockchain as part of the Dubai 10X initiative. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the project seeks to improve customer experience by providing …
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UAE’s du and Nokia working together to deploy 5G
According to a statement from the company, it is working with Nokia to trial 3GPP standardised 5G New Radio non-stand-alone technology, with an eye to subsequently deploying live 5G sites in selected areas across the UAE. The trials in live network aim to …
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Arabian Business StartUp Academy: How will VAT affect the UAE’s SMEs?
The Arabian Business StartUp Academy will take place on Tuesday, March 13 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC) in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The theme for the quarterly event will revolve around the newly-introduced Value Added Tax (VAT …
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UAE’s DEWA showcase solar desalination technology in Jebel Ali
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is showcasing its latest desalination technology that integrates photovoltaic solar into the process of seawater desalination. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA …
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Solar powers Middle East Electricity; 25,000 to attend
“Mega projects are being jump-started across both North Africa and the GCC, while there is increasing acceptance and uptake of rooftop solutions, which have witnessed a ten-fold demand surge in the UAE in the past 12 months alone,” she adds. The solar …
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Dubai Tourism embraces blockchain technology to boost tourism
Dubai Tourism, a branch of the Emirate’s government that promotes leisurely travel, is introducing blockchain in a business-to-business market place for the tourism industry in the next 24 months in a bid to boost tourist numbers as the country diversifies …
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Dubai Silicon Oasis, Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai Host Arabic E-Literature Conference
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the Arabic Electronic Literature: New Horizons and Global Perspectives conference …
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ABB inverters to power up Dubai solar
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grows its solar capabilities, ABB solar inverters are helping villa owners in Hatta reduce energy bills by up to 40%. Earlier this month, UAE announced ambitious plans to invest $163bn to generate almost half the country …
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At drone fair, Chinese show off armed model likely in UAE
The Obama administration opposed selling the UAE armed versions of the Predator over Missile Technology Control Regime, a 30-year-old agreement that aims to limit the spread of missile technology. But that apparently didn’t stop the UAE from purchasing …
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UAE’s RTA unveils prototype of Hyperloop design
Accordingly, the Hyperloop can travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes, and lift about 10,000 passengers per hour in both directions. “When introduced in future, the Hyperloop technology will impact the town planning and the availability of …
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Get high-speed WiFi for Dh10 in UAE
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE. du is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users in a wide variety of locations, continuing …
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Revealed: new price plans for WiFi in the UAE
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE, according to telecom operator du. du said it is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users …
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WiFi UAE Launches New Packages For Users To Enjoy High-Speed Premium WiFi
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE. du is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users in a wide variety of locations, continuing …
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UAE makes artificial intelligence leap
And the UAE’s AI landscape is developing at lightning speed. Abu Dhabi government-owned investment company Mubadala and tech giant IBM recently brought in IBM Watson technology to help serve MENA’s clients and build an ecosystem of partners and …
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