In an impressive display of advanced technology at their disposal, Dubai Police has revealed a robo cop, an auto police patrol, and a flying motorbike at Gitex, an annual tech show held in the emirate. The new flying bike ‘Hoversurf’ can be used for …
( read original story …)
Dubai to use automatic face recognition technology at two airports
DUBAI – The Emirate of Dubai will apply automatic face recognition technology, at its two international airports, to replace passport control in 2018, according to the The National Emirates website. In the near future, passengers will pass in front of …
( read original story …)
Huawei partners with Dubai Airports to Build a Smart Airport
Dubai Airports had several data centres … Great efforts have been made to enable free Wi-Fi, Smart Gates, data collection and sharing, airport Apps, requirement forecasts, asset management and maintenance, and flight punctuality rate management, among …
( read original story …)
Huawei to supply modular data centre solution to Dubai Airports
The company is making investment in enabling free Wi-Fi, Smart Gates, data collection and sharing, airport Apps, requirement forecasts, asset management and maintenance, and flight punctuality rate management, among others. Dubai Airports has deployed …
( read original story …)
UAE energy ministry supports Big 5 Solar
The UAE Ministry of Energy has become the official patron of The Big 5 Solar, a major event scheduled to be held in Dubai for the solar sector, as part of its persistent effort to support the country’s 2050 Energy Strategy. Taking place from November 26 to …
( read original story …)
Nokia introduces new, carrier-grade in-home Wi-Fi solution
UAE. Nokia today introduced its carrier-grade, in-home Nokia Wi-Fi, which will bring an unmatched gigabit connectivity experience to every corner of the home. The Nokia Wi-Fi portfolio consists of a new line of Wi-Fi gateways and extenders, and ensures …
( read original story …)
Man masturbated next to child in van outside mother-in-law’s house while using her WiFi for porn
A man was caught masturbating next to a sleeping child in a van parked outside his mother-in-law’s house so he could use her WiFi to access porn on a mobile … Brit facing jail after touching man’s hip in Dubai bar does not know when ‘horrible dream …
( read original story …)
Dubai’s RTA unveils new sign language customer service tech
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority will offer video and chat-based services to help people with disabilities interact with them. The services – which were unveiled at GITEX Technology Week on Tuesday – allow people using sign language to …
( read original story …)
UAE ICT sector sales reach $4bn amid growing demand for tablets
according to new analysis by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The analysis, based on recent data from Business Monitor International (BMI) and Euromonitor International, was released during GITEX Technology Week 2017. It looked at sales within …
( read original story …)
Surgeons to get better feel for remote operations when 5G technology rolls out
“Ideally, students will be able to use their mobile phones to tune in.” 5G technology is expected to be widely in use in the UAE before 2020. In the future it will be commonplace for data to be sent securely from patients to doctors, who may not even …
( read original story …)
Robotics stealing show at gadgets-galore Gitex in Dubai
Gadgets, innovations and technology of varying degrees of usefulness fill the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre at Gitex Technology Week 2017. Developments in robotics form a large part of the new innovations as this field is now in a position to …
( read original story …)
India’s information technology industry promotes trade with UAE companies
India’s Ambassador to UAE H.E. Mr Navdeep Singh Suri visited India Pavilion at the 37th edition of the Gitex Technology Week. He was impressed with the latest innovations showcased at Gitex, informed Mr Kamal Vachani, Hon. Regional Director of …
( read original story …)
Moodfit launches UAE expansion at GITEX
Moodfit is an online interior design platform that connects the client with professional interior designers to help them decorate their home or office for US$300, and its targeting the UAE market through GITEX Future Stars at GITEX Technology Week 2017.
( read original story …)
From flying taxis to robocops, Dubai as a tech pioneer
Known for its futuristic skyline and artificial islands, Gulf emirate Dubai has carved out a place alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas. At this year’s 37th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), which runs until Thursday …
( read original story …)
China’s robotics firm partners with UAE’s telecom giant
China’s Hanson Robotics, producer of the celebrity humanoid robot Sophia, is partnering with United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s … is showcasing Sophia at the ongoing IT fair Gitex Technology Week, which has gathered 4,100 exhibitors from over 70 …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi transport department uses drones to improve traffic flows
Dubbed Project Gernas, the initiative is licensed by the UAE’s civil aviation regulator and uses two … control centre and receives live video streams from the drones over a Wi-Fi connection. The transport department said the data collected is analysed …
( read original story …)
Dubai to host ‘AccessAbilities’ Expo in November
Come November, Dubai will host the Middle East’s largest expo to showcase … innovative solutions for sound sensory stimulation, braille readers, wireless monitoring devices amongst many other things. The event aims at motivating government authorities …
( read original story …)