(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) ‘Come on Omar, do you really believe people could eventually buy property online?’ If I had a dollar every time I heard that, I’d instantly close our series A round (and we’re shooting for $10 million). The short answer is ‘yes …
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Art Dubai returns with themes of diversity, technology
Starting Wednesday, Dubai residents and visitors will get a special treat when visiting Madinat Jumeirah, seeing it transform into colorful galleries of contemporary art. The 12th edition of Art Dubai opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, featuring …
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Dubai’s Future Blockchain Summit to unlock multibillion dollar opportunities
Further, the event will offer complimentary workshops, such as Blockchain 101, designed to demystify blockchain technology. Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, director general, Smart Dubai Office said: “Blockchain has immense untapped potential for many …
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Which sector’s ‘in top position in 2018’, with Dubai ‘a bright spot’?
READ: Top CEO conference and Awards 2018 – what to expect The emirate is also in the lead when it comes to the adoption of technology. “Dubai is leading the world in a number of technologies that are likely to disrupt the real estate market …
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Hospitality WiFi Announces Opening of Dubai Office
ADA, Ohio, March 20, 2018 (Newswire.com) – Hospitality WiFi, a leading provider of wireless services for hospitality properties, today announced the addition of a new corporate office in Dubai as a result of growth and demand in the region from …
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Sheikh Mohammed launches phase 4 of giant Dubai solar park
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday broke ground on the 700MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the biggest concentrated solar power (CSP) project in …
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World’s largest single-site solar park rising in Dubai
Dubai: The largest single-site Concentrated Solar Power Project (CSP), which will also have the world’s tallest solar tower broke ground at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Monday. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …
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UAE’s regulator thwarted 86 cyberattacks in two months
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced that it thwarted 86 cyberattacks against government, semi-government and private sector entities in the first two months of 2018. According to the TRA, the number of attempted attacks mark a …
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Dubai studies blockchain technology for vehicle lifecycle management
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has proposed using blockchain technology for end-to-end vehicle lifecycle management. The ambitious project is part of the Dubai 10X Initiative, a venture overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). The project …
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Emirates Telecommunications Grop : UAE residents can now enjoy faster WiFi in every room, on every device
Etisalat has bannounced the launch of the UAE’s first home Wi-Fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room. The telco’s new Wi-Fi service called ‘HomeZone’ creates a strong, reliable signal to …
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Etisalat launches whole-home wi-fi service in UAE
Etisalat has announced the launch of the UAE’s first home wi-fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room. Etisalat’s new wi-fi service called “HomeZone” creates a strong, reliable signal to …
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UAE mulls law to ramp up solar rooftop for homes
The UAE continues to explore new innovations to find avenues that are sustainable, low-cost and energy efficient in removing salinity from water. Suhail Mohammad Faraj Al Mazroui, Minister of Energy and Industry, told members of the Federal National …
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Emaar inks deal for Dubai Marina automated parking project
MAG Robotic Investments has signed a contract with Emaar Properties to develop a fully automated parking facility on a build operate transfer (BOT) basis at Dubai Marina. MAG Robotic Investments said it has assigned MAG Royal Solutions to manage the new …
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Here’s Everything you Need To Know About Block-Chain Technology in the Middle East
The blockchain technology is escalating in all the Middle Eastern regions including KSA, Qatar, and Bahrain, but it is booming in UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, it was recently reported by various news agencies that Islamic experts from the Arab world …
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ABB records sustained growth in UAE in 2017
ABB, a pioneering technology leader, has recorded steady and sustained growth in the UAE in 2017, due to the energy and industrial revolution that is taking place in the country and around the world. The company has been a stable partner to the country’s …
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Dubai based Bithereum’s blockchain technology to address Bitcoin’s scalability challenges
UAE. Bithereum (BTH) is a coin that is created via forking the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain. BTH will eventually function as a peer-to-peer (P2P) electronic cash system similar to BTC, however it will fuse with the ultimate vision of Ethereum to create a …
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Dubai or Riyadh: Which is the Smartest?
Here too, Dubai surges ahead with 70, while Riyadh is at 140. – Technology: This measures the quality of web services, the level of innovation, number of smartphones per capita, number of WiFi access points, number of IP addresses per capita and so on.
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