In line with the UAE’s National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, and Make it in the Emirates’ initiative …
Dubai launches ‘Auto Check’ smart vehicle test system with 99.8 per cent accuracy in 20 seconds
Musaed Al Hammadi, Director of Licensing Systems at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the launch of the ‘Auto Check’ initiative. This …
UAE Space Agency Launches Next Generation of GIQ Platform at GITEX Global 2025
The UAE Space Agency announced the launch of the next generation of the GIQ platform, developed in partnership with Space42, the UAE’s AI-powered SpaceT …
Dubai unveils ‘Dubai Live’: An AI-powered command hub to digitally govern the city in real time
Dubai Municipality has launched Dubai Live, a smart platform integrating AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics to centralize and digitize urban operations. This initiative aims to enhance …
du and ELCOME join hands to transform maritime connectivity with a new partnership at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
ELCOME, one of the first and largest Starlink Authorized Resellers, to deliver next-generation maritime and offshore connectivity solutions. The announcement was made at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, where du is …
du unveils advanced digital, AI, connectivity solutions at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
Collectively, these initiatives reflect du’s strategic focus on leveraging AI, IoT, 5G, and cloud technologies to deliver next-generation solutions …
UAE-Based Oqood Raises US$1 Million To Advance Digital Transformation In The Legal Sector
UAE-based legaltech startup Oqood has raised US$1 million in seed funding from a group of angel investors to support its goal of advancing digital transformation in the legal sector. Founded by Khaled …
DACLab expands to UAE through ‘Innovation Expand’, propelling the UAE towards its net zero targets
To accelerate deployment, DACLab will offer modular 100-ton-per-year DAC units, alongside 1,000- and 5,000-ton industrial-scale units …
Elon Musk’s Dubai Loop project set to open in 2026
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has announced that his Boring Company will build an underground Dubai Loop project …
Dubai: New AI agent to compare your water, electricity consumption with neighbours
Dewa’s Smart Living Programme will give you recommendations on how to reduce consumption to reach the same level as in your neighbourhood …
AI-Powered Electric Taxis With Real-Time Translation Launches in Dubai
The feature sits within a wider redesign of the taxi experience developed with Kia, with the new PV5 vehicles co-designed alongside Dubai Taxi engineers since 2021.
Dubai’s flexible digital business environment fuels technological innovation
Many startups have been leveraging Dubai’s strategic position as a crucial hub to access markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond …
Massive asteroid bigger than a skyscraper heading toward Earth at 24,000 mph
A massive asteroid nearly the size of a New York skyscraper will make a close approach, or pass, by Earth in the early hours of Sept. 18, according to scientists. They say the asteroid, officially …
University of Dubai launches Dh100 million ‘Dubai Tech X Fund’ to empower deep tech, AI startups
The Dubai Tech X Fund is part of Dubai and the UAE’s broader efforts to solidify their position as a global centre for tech entrepreneurship and innovation …
Gitex underscores Dubai’s pivotal role in building global partnerships
Sheikha Latifa praised the extensive efforts behind organising the global event, which celebrates its 45th edition this year. She noted that Gitex Global has strengthened its position as a key …
University of Dubai launches AED 100 mn ‘Dubai Tech X Fund’ to empower deep tech, AI startups
The University of Dubai today announced the launch of the ‘’Dubai Tech X Fund”, a AED 100 million investment initiative designed to support startups in deep technology (Deep Tech) and artificial …
Microsoft finally puts 5G in a Surface Laptop — and it’s coming to the UAE
Microsoft launches new Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs at GITEX 2025 in Dubai, including the first Surface Laptop with built‑in 5G. Here’s what UAE buyers and IT teams should know.