DUBAI: Residents on Al Seba Street in Dubai Marina are spoilt for choice when it comes to grocery shopping as three new supermarkets have opened in the area in recent weeks. W Mart Supermarket in Zumurud Tower, Fresh & Care Mini Mart in Jannah Place ... ( read original story ...)
The French Connection: Alliance Française marks 35 years in Dubai
Dubai: When the famed French band Les P’tites Ouvreuses performs in Dubai next Friday, the ‘guinguette’ atmosphere quartet will mark more than just its revival of ‘Chanson française’ or the French song. Its mix of dance, popular poetry and world ... ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai and HERE Technologies partner to support self-driving transportation during Expo 2020
UAE: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai and HERE Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding on a long-term technology collaboration with the aim of mapping the city with high definition technology for the first time. HD maps are a ... ( read original story ...)
UAE routes identified for futuristic Hyperloop project, says RTA
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the initial design of the Hyperloop project which aims to revolutionise travel by cutting the Dubai to Abu Dhabi journey to just 12 minutes. Hyperloop, which is part of RTA’s initiatives for Dubai ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign bank ordered to pay €70,000 to local company
Dubai: A foreign bank branch will have to pay €70,000 plus an appropriate amount of compensation to a local company for its malpractice in processing the plaintiff’s letter of credit. The case was recently resolved by the Expertise and Dispute ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Food Bank to collect displayed items at Gulfood for donation
Dubai: Having channelled over 600 tonnes of food donation last year, the UAE Food Bank is not missing any chance to make sure surplus food at any potential venue reaches the needy. With that aim, the Food Bank will collect the food items that are being ... ( read original story ...)
Fire safety violators to be named and shamed in Sharjah
Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, director-general of Sharjah Civil Defence, told Gulf News that the campaign will see inspectors working round the clock in shifts. “All Civil Defence staff including the director-general will be in the field checking on the ... ( read original story ...)
How the UAE’s New Minister of AI Views the Future Of Tech in His Desert Nation
into a golden age of technology. Where does a 27-year-old begin, in his effort to pioneer a new government system dedicated entirely to AI? Olama said he's positive that artificial intelligence will prove an opportunity for the UAE rather than a challenge. ( read original story ...)
Caution: Road closures for Abu Dhabi Tour
Dubai: Motorists in Abu Dhabi have been warned to take caution as a number of roads will be temporarily closed off for the international cycling tour. Organisers said that Abu Dhabi Tour 2018 will pass through a number of landmarks in the capital ... ( read original story ...)