Industry conversation around smart cities has intensified in the last few years, with events such as Dubai’s ongoing Gitex Technology Week providing a platform for construction companies to better und... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s RTA unveils driverless taxi, Nol loyalty program
“This taxi will be tried and tested at Dubai Silicon Oasis before the end of this year. The idea is to prove the technology that was suited to the environment of Dubai to understand the gaps in terms ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai to provide free wifi onboard all its 10,800 taxis
Dubai is set to provide free wifi onboard its entire taxi fleet of 10,800 vehicles, Dubai Media Office (DMO) confirmed on Wednesday. The move comes following an agreement signed between the city ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai picked to host first overseas Russian innovation hub
Dubai Internet City (DIC) has signed an agreement with the Russian Export Centre (REC) to launch the first Russian Centre for Digital Innovations and Information and Communication Technologies outside ... ( read original story ...)
Streets of Dubai to now be monitored by AI cameras attached to taxis
If the results of the 10 taxis’ trial is successful, the technology will be implemented in 500 taxis, and later into all taxis operating in Dubai. Dubai taxis have been enhanced with several ... ( read original story ...)
UAE telco Etisalat, Tappy unveil new payment enabled wearables
Tappy Technologies, the wearable payment enabler, and UAE-based telco Etisalat have announced a partnership to offer payment and access enabled wearables in the UAE. As the consumer demand for contact... ( read original story ...)
WiFi is already available in thousands of Dubai taxis.
UAE residents and tourists will now be able to stay digitally connected while travelling in a Dubai taxi as another 10,000 of them will soon have WiFi available on board. Telecom firm du has teamed up ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Airports takes to the Microsoft Azure Cloud, as its digital transformation journey continues
e-services and DXB’s leading wi-fi product WOW-Fi have already found home in the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform. Dynamics 365, Office 365 all part of company’s next phase in sweeping digitisation prog... ( read original story ...)
Safedome to launch World’s first wireless charging Bluetooth tracker card in UAE
DUBAI, UAE – 10-15-2018 (PRDistribution.com) — Safedome the creator of world’s thinnest Bluetooth tracker, today announced that it has partnered with Sharaf DG, the No.1 specialty electronics retailer ... ( read original story ...)
Top five gadgets and attractions to see at Gitex Technology Week 2018
This aims to end the pain and worry of losing luggage on a long-haul flight. The technology has been in use across the UAE since July, securing the transport of high value goods like cash and jeweller... ( read original story ...)