In the water sector, the report predicts a new technology to determine contamination level in water by tracking the movements of fish by 2022. But, it forecasts that sea ice would vanish entirely from the Arctic Ocean as early as 2040. The UAE has been on …
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EyeLock to exhibit iris authentication technology at Intersec Dubai 2017
EyeLock LLC will be exhibiting its suite of iris authentication technology at Intersec Dubai 2017, on January 22-24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai. Featuring EyeLock’s proprietary software, security, algorithms and …
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UAE pupils not getting full use out of classroom tech, experts say
DUBAI // The benefit of technology in classrooms is being limited by costs and teachers with little training who struggle to develop a new learning system, education professionals say. They say that as a result, the computers and tablets introduced to …
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Promise Technology Debuts High Capacity Surveillance Storage Block and Complete Server Line at Intersec
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–(Marketwired – Jan 19, 2017) – Next week at Intersec Dubai, Promise Technology will expand its line of surveillance solutions with the debut of a range of new products, including Auryn, a high-capacity surveillance storage …
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PizzaExpress UAE upgrades customer Wi-Fi and adds analytics platform
PizzaExpress UAE is offering its customers high-speed Wi-Fi and ispicking up valuable insights through an analytics platform, following a deal with cloud supplier Purple and IT services company CDW. By submitting your personal information, you agree that …
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Dubai traffic lights become wireless
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that all of Dubai’s traffic lights are now linked to a traffic control centre as part of the Smart City initiative. The transformation has been carried out in phases, with the around 400 traffic control …
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UAEU students developing gesture control technologies to help people with disabilities
AL AIN // Technology that can help people with disabilities by using body movements to control artificial limbs and other devices is being developed at UAE University. Smart Gesture Control and Recognition Technology – similar to technology used in …
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UAE firms must make tech investments
What’s on tap for UAE manufacturers in 2017 … Expect cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics to be key areas of technology investment for manufacturers in the region. While these were topics of conversation and exploration in 2016 …
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Purple connects PizzaExpress in UAE
PizzaExpress UAE selected Purple and CDW to offer fast, free and secure guest WiFi to customers while gathering valuable analytics. CDW has delivered a fully integrated solution comprising hardware, software and services in partnership with Cisco Meraki …
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UAE manufacturers must make technology investments
What’s on tap for UAE manufacturers in 2017? Nothing but net (profits, that is) as manufacturers kick off the year with an optimistic eye to the future. It’s an exciting time, with manufacturers gearing up for growth, investing in equipment, new …
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DU and Guardtime Partner with Dubai’s NMC Hospital to Revolutionize Electronic Health Records with Blockchain Technology
DU and Guardtime have partnered with NMC Healthcare in UAE to implement Electronic Health Records with the use of Blockchain Technology. The innovative pilot demonstrates the application of this technology in the health sector that will benefit the …
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UAE Launches First Robot Pharmacy
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said it plans to adopt the use of robot in all its hospitals soon. The robot is one of the latest smart technologies adopted by the authority to meet the 2016-2021 strategy, which aims to achieve a “happy and healthy …
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Dubai Municipality inked 24 agreements in 2016 to enhance service delivery
The Higher Colleges of Technology also signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai Municipality in order to work together on the development of high-quality smart applications, which supports the provision of supportive environment to the community …
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Emirates Talent Association launches Local Programmer to boost technology education among children
DUBAI, 14th January, 2017 (WAM) – The Emirates Talent Association officially launched the “Local Programmer” initiative in co-operation with the UAE-based Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, HBMSU, and software giant Microsoft. The initiative will help …
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UAE’s first robot pharmacy starts at Rashid Hospital
Dubai Health Authority, DHA … The robot is one of the latest smart technologies adopted by the authority to meet the 2016-2021 strategy, which aims to achieve a happy and healthy society, said Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General …
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DEWA signs MOU with Enel to enhance information and knowledge sharing
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build a knowledge-based economy while focusing on the state of the art technologies and the world’s best practices. We prioritise cooperation with public and private local and …
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Startups in the Arab world
Others include financial technology, as most Arabs do not have bank accounts or … a ride-hailing app based in the UAE. In most countries there are now clusters of startups, brought together by co-working spaces like Astrolabs in Dubai or Cogite in …
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