Smart City & Industry News

Dubai RTA: Using AI-powered cameras to measure customers’ happiness index

Posted On August 30, 2019

Smart cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology installed by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
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UAE transport projects on right track

Posted On July 22, 2019

The new ferry line has a capacity to serve as many as 1.3 million riders per year and is even subject to increase if needed.
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Experts discuss future of urban transportation in smart cities

Posted On July 17, 2019

Countries across the globe are implementing innovative new approaches to urban transport challenges, said the experts.
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Smart Dubai Launches ‘Data First, The City’s Data Challenge’ to Accelerate Collaboration On Managing City Data

Posted On July 14, 2019

The Challenge seeks to recognise the entities that have made the most contributions in terms of providing their respective entities data to the Dubai Pulse platform.
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Govts and vendors collaboration needed to bring smart cities to life

Posted On July 10, 2019

To overcome existing barriers to the ‘smart city,’ we need to be able to take a broader view of what´s being connected across a huge city network.
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Selex to reduce carbon footprint in UAE

Posted On July 7, 2019

With manufacturing facilities around the globe, Selex is one of the largest and fastest growing electrical equipment and lighting manufacturing companies with branches across Middle East, UK, China and India.
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Ajman, Amazon’s PAYFORT sign deal

Posted On July 4, 2019

“AjmanPay is an electronic payment initiative from the Government of Ajman, squarely positioning the emirate as a future smart city,” said Omar Soudodi, Managing Director of PAYFORT.
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World’s largest solar project starts operation in Abu Dhabi

Posted On June 30, 2019

Noor Abu Dhabi is spread across an 8 kilometre-squared site, features more than 3.2 million solar panels, and has a capacity of 1,117 megawatts
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UAE updates national digital identity platform to offer more services

Posted On June 27, 2019

UAEPASS initiative aims to provide the first national-level digital identity service to all UAE citizens, residents, and visitors.
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Dubai passengers can soon have WiFi access while on Careem trip

Posted On June 27, 2019

WiFi10X is powered by Etisalat’s state-of-the-art mobile network and world-class Network Operations Center in the UAE.
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Future of UAE mobility: Preparing infrastructure for next-gen vehicles

Posted On June 27, 2019

Autonomous mobility to create revenue of Dh22B as it will reduce transportation cost by 44%, saving Dh99M a year
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'UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy' launched

Posted On June 24, 2019

A presentation on the main pillars of the strategy was delivered by Mohammad Al Zarooni, Director of Policies and Programs Department. The participants then watched a short film summarising the components of the strategy and its main initiatives.
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From the mag: smart talent for a connected future

Posted On June 24, 2019

Inclusivity is the key to a better future for us all, says Li Xiangyu (Spacelee), VP of public affairs and communications at Huawei Middle East.
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Most UAE and Saudi companies view internet of things as critical to growth - Honeywell

Posted On June 23, 2019

Almost half of medium and large companies surveyed already investing in digitalization initiatives; cybersecurity investment set to grow
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Etisalat to invest Dh4b for network upgrade in 2019

Posted On June 20, 2019

Ali said Etisalat aims to create awareness among all sectors and individuals about 5G and innovations which will drive growth.
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Will smart cities end the trend of individual car-ownership?

Posted On June 18, 2019

The UAE's transport infrastructure is rapidly evolving, but how will future mobility impact the residents of tomorrow's smart cities?
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Future Cities to host panel discussion on urban transport

Posted On June 14, 2019

A panel discussion on innovative urban transportation methods will be a highlight of the upcoming sixth Annual Arab Future Cities Summit 2019 in Dubai, UAE.
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Dubai Joins the Race To Develop Offshore Solar Power Plants

Posted On June 14, 2019

Dubai Joins the Race To Develop Offshore Solar Power Plants
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UAE invests in $2.15 bn in AI: Report

Posted On June 11, 2019

''The bulk of this investment went towards social media and Internet of Things, IoT, transactions. This was followed by notable spend across a further eight technologies, including smart mobile, gamification, and machine learning,'' the report said.
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