Smart City & Industry News

Expo 2020 Dubai Is A Blueprint For The Smart City Of The Future

Posted On January 1, 2020

"The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it."
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Smart mobility is key in building smart cities

Posted On December 22, 2019

The adoption of eco-friendly transport and innovative shipping and delivery management systems will be critical in building the smart cities of the future
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UAE at the forefront of blockchain adoption

Posted On December 7, 2019

The main purpose of a blockchain technology is disintermediation, which means removing the intermediary between two people or two transactions together.
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai recognised among the world’s top Hyperconnected Cities

Posted On November 24, 2019

Data is at the core of successful smart city innovation, according to new research from Oracle and economic and urban research consultancy ESI ThoughtLab.
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Dubai Future Council for Blockchain Launches Dubai Blockchain Policy

Posted On November 21, 2019

Dubai, November 20, 2019 – The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain, chaired by Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy at the 9th Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona on November 19-21, 2019.
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Dubai green superhighway plan wins 'Smart Cities' prize at World Architecture Festival

Posted On November 20, 2019

Sheikh Zayed Road is Dubai's main artery, a 14-lane superhighway that runs the length of the city.
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Dubai launches WCCD initiative in move toward smart cities

Posted On November 7, 2019

Local data hub of the World Council on City Data (WCCD) covers the MENA and South Asia regions
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Sharjah City Municipality and EVOTEQ introduce new smart parking solution

Posted On November 5, 2019

Sharjah City Municipality and EVOTEQ, a leading Digital Transformation catalyst in the Middle East, have announced their collaboration for a new Artificial Intelligence solution that will significantly enhance the Emirate’s parking management system.
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Revealed: Dubai neighbourhood to be the first 5G powered district in UAE

Posted On October 28, 2019

More than 100,000 people will have access to 5G once first phase is implemented in Dubai
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Dubai Municipality becomes first government agency to issue digital contracts

Posted On October 28, 2019

In line with the government’s strategy to go paperless and spur the development of digital transformation, Dubai Municipality is ready to make all future contracts digital.
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Dubai Electronic Security Center launches Dubai Cyber Think Tank - first of its kind in the Middle East

Posted On October 27, 2019

Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) launched today “Dubai Cyber Think Tank”, a unique initiative which is the first of its kind in the Middle East, at a conference held in The Address Boulevard Downtown, Dubai
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Dubai’s DEWA awards Dhs981m construction contract for new headquarters

Posted On October 13, 2019

Al Shera’a will be the “tallest, largest, and smartest” government zero energy building in the world, according to DEWA
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Economic Dept. of Dubai Unveils Blockchain-Based Business Registry

Posted On October 8, 2019

The Department of Economic Development in Dubai has announced its move to a blockchain-based unified business registry platform (UBRP).
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5G, Fiber Optic, lay the foundations of smart cities

Posted On October 7, 2019

In the future, cities will use new applications and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enrich the lives and safety of their residents and visitors
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Smart buildings rise in the UAE

Posted On October 7, 2019

The UAE is constructing some of the world’s smartest buildings to reduce operating costs and improve the working environment
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Smarter cities: a glimpse into a post-oil Middle East

Posted On September 25, 2019

The global urban population is rising steadily. Currently, there are 33 mega cities in the world (urban areas with a population in excess of 10mn) and that number is expected to hit 36 by 2030.
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UAE sets 50% clean energy target by 2050

Posted On September 24, 2019

Climate and Environment Minister announces at UN in New York that the UAE plans 50 per cent of its energy to come from renewable sources by 2050
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RTA and Mastercard collaborate to enhance public transport payment solutions experience

Posted On September 23, 2019

Supporting the Dubai government’s Smart City vision, Mastercard, a technology leader in the global payments industry, has entered a partnership with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
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UAE introduces 3D pedestrian crossings

Posted On September 8, 2019

The UAE has introduced 3D pedestrian crossings in two emirates. The 3D pedestrian crossings would help reduce run-over incidents and over-speeding cases in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
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RTA rolls out Free WiFi in Dubai taxis

Posted On September 5, 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the implementation of ‘Tech Taxi’ initiative to drive the digitisation of taxi services in Dubai.
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