A delegation from Dubai Internet City (DIC), the leading technology business community created by the Government of Dubai as a strategic location for companies to innovate, is visiting the People’s Republic of China to strengthen ties and explore new …
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Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Combats “Conflict Diamonds” Trading
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council (GBC) is running a pilot project called Operation Kimberley, which aims to use blockchain technology to digitalize the issuance and transfer of Kimberley Process certificates used in the shipment of rough diamonds globally.
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UAE likely to face more cyberattacks
The UAE and the rest of the region are “bound” to capture the attention of malicious cyber threat actors, according to Stuart Davis, director Mandiant Services Sales, EMEA region. In an interview with Khaleej Times, Davis noted that in 2017, cyber security …
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Dubai Taxi launches Phase II of Interactive Screens and Wi-Fi in Taxicabs Project
The Dubai Taxi Corporation, DTC, at the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has embarked on Phase II of Installation of Interactive Screens and Free Wi-Fi service Project in 700 Taxicabs in Dubai Marina, JBR, and Down Town areas. The step will raise the …
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Dubai’s new taxi fleet will come with wifi and flat screens!
Just in case you needed one more reason to want to move to Dubai, they have just released taxis with Wi-Fi service and interactive smart screens! Dubai has officially started implementing its plan to digitize its taxi fleet, with yesterday already marking …
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Cisco Connect UAE 2017 to shed light on how businesses can thrive in the digital era
Themed ‘Your Time is Now,’ Cisco Connect UAE 2017 will address the current technology landscape as businesses transition into effective digital enterprises. The event will demonstrate multiple solutions across verticals and showcase how connected …
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Smart Dubai board reviews latest technologies
The Board of Directors of Smart Dubai Office (SDO) discussed the latest innovative technologies that were approved by SDO and employed by SDO’s teams during its recently held 9th meeting in Dubai, UAE. Presided over by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, chairman of …
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Can Dubai become the world's happiest city?
Smart Dubai’s vision is for Dubai to be both the happiest city and the most technologically advanced city in the world. Its next step is to gauge deeper emotions through vocal emotions technology that analyzes tone of voice and other vocal properties.
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Twenty-Eight Agreements Between Government Departments and Innovative Companies: Dubai Future Accelerators Concludes 2nd Round
Twelve entities took part in the successful second round of the DFA program, which connects emerging technology companies with Dubai government bodies to test new approaches at the city- scale. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed an MoU …
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Dubai demands compulsory registration of private drones
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday said it will implement compulsory registration of privately-used drones to ensure safety zones. Michael Rudolph, head of the authority’s Airspace Safety Section, said that with the increase of drone …
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Etisalat, Miral to offer public WiFi on Yas Island
Etisalat and Miral have entered into a partnership to develop and promote Yas Island with public WiFi. The service will be available to both UAE residents and tourists with international mobile numbers, and accessed through the ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat …
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Can Dubai achieve a happiness revolution without addressing its labor issues?
More posts by this contributor: How mobile technology is transforming lives in rural India It takes more than a village In the novel Desperate in Dubai, Ameera Al Hakawati wrote: “Dubai is… after all, a lonely, transitory place. It’s hard to maintain …
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Now enjoy free Wi-Fi at Sahara Centre in Sharjah
This latest launch expands the Wi-Fi UAE footprint to help enhance happiness through connectivity, which has seen users throughout the UAE take advantage of its seamless connectivity offering. Speaking of the success of the rollout, Jihad Tayara …
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Revealed: Expo 2020 Dubai central hub design
Dubai: A heat-reducing translucent 360-degree projection dome to help naturally cool the main plaza will be among the futuristic features of the under-construction central hub of the Dubai Expo 2020 venue, a senior official has revealed on Monday. Ahmed Al …
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Expo 2020 Dubai unveils design for central hub
Dubai: Ahmed Al Khatib, vice president of Real Estate at Expo 2020 Dubai, has unveiled the design for Al Wasl Plaza, a central hub for the Expo 2020 site with a capacity of 10,000 people. The hub will feature a heat-reducing translucent 360-degree …
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Free WiFi now in more Dubai taxis
Dubai: The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on Phase II of the installation of interactive screens and free WiFi service project in 700 taxicabs in Dubai Marina, JBR, and Downtown areas. The step will …
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Entry-level gaming laptops poised for growth in UAE
Dubai: Dell and Acer are seeing a growth in gaming, two-in-ones [detachables] and convertible [a computer that can be switched to a tablet style by folding] laptops in the UAE despite a fall in overall PC sales. Daniel Trachino, General Manager at Acer …
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