Dubai is confidently taking a lead in connecting with the future driven by technology, innovation and disruption. The signing of the recent agreement, in the presence of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad …
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The Middle East’s Startup Hub: Making Dubai A Launchpad For Innovation
Related: Top Companies Announce Deals With Winners Of The Third Edition Of Dubai Startup Hub’s Market Access Initiatives such as the STEP Conference and GITEX Technology Week also provide digital nati…
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Deal 2019 Dubai to showcase technology concepts aimed at African markets
The Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure exhibition (Deal) 2019 show set to take place in Dubai will look to showcase robots, drones, and virtual reality concepts aimed at African markets.
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Look: Police unveil wireless sniper in UAE
Wam Image Credit: Ajman Police unveiled the UAE’ first wireless sniper that’s equipped with an air gun. Ajman: Police have unveiled a potential new member to its squad – a wireless vehicle …
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Quarter of all transport in UAE ‘will be automated’ by 2030
First things first – RTA stated that every single Dubai taxi will have free wifi by the end of 2019, which means you’ll always have directions on the internet to help you find your way. The future of …
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Will these UAE homes reduce electricity bills? Dubai completes installation of solar panels in 554 villas in Hatta
Solar panels installed on the roofs of villas in Hatta. Image Credit: Contributed Dubai: A number of consumers in the UAE could see their energy bills drop as solar panels have recently been …
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Funding to accelerate for UAE tech companies
Funding for UAE technology companies, which reached $1 billion in 2016, will accelerate amid continuing interest from foreign investors and more exits, according to a survey. Currently, the UAE – the …
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Samsung vice chairman meets UAE crown price
Lee Jae-yong, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, has met with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss ways to cooperate in the technology sector, official r…
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OPPO shakes Smartphone market with new Dubai hub
The opening is part of OPPO’s global growth strategy and recognizes Dubai’s unique position as a regional nexus for business and technology innovation. The new hub will be OPPO’s base for Middle East’ …
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Sheikh Hamdan: Our goal is make Dubai ’10 years ahead of world cities’
Dubai is seeking to address this issue by introducing the Hyperloop as well as the RTA’s proposed air taxi initiative, he said. “The future is not just about technology, it is about the human …
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Oracle’s Flagship Conference arrives in Dubai Technology showcase will usher in the autonomous future
Heralded as the industry’s most important business and technology show, Oracle OpenWorld has for the first time taken place in Dubai on 11 and 12 Feb 2019 Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Heralded as the …
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Dubai to build solar-powered desalination plant
Dubai will seek partners this year to build its first solar-powered desalination plant as the emirate tries to diversify away from burning fossil fuels to increase its water supply, the head of the Du…
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Dubai Planning Large-Scale Solar Powered Hydrogen Production
Something you hear frequently if you are a clean tech aficionado is that excess solar and wind power can be used to split water into oxygen and hydrogen. The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the …
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Dubai plans first solar-powered desalination plant, says Dewa exec at WGS
Chief executive officer Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer talks about plans to build Dubai’s first solar-powered desalination plant. Image Credit: File photo Dubai: Dubai will seek partners this year to …
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Dubai’s Thriving Tech Scene – And The Return of Step Conference
Otherwise known as the ‘City of Gold’, Dubai attracted $21.66 billion (Dh80 billion) worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-end technology transfers in three years, mainly originating from t…
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WGS 2019: Integration of blockchain tech crucial to Dubai
The Dubai government is working tirelessly to facilitate the right implementation of this technology,” said Dr Aisha Bin Bishr. Speaking about the use of Blockchain in the Estonian government …
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Finablr’s UAE Exchange and Ripple begin blockchain payments service
expects to grow the company’s footprint in cross-border payments using blockchain technology. Ravindranath K / The National Finablr, the UAE-based payments and foreign exchange company, said its brand…
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