Smart City & Industry News

Dubai optimises artificial intelligence to save lives

Posted On May 28, 2019

Nurses feed this data into the high-precision AI system, which analyses it to predict how a patient’s situation will progress, take the necessary precautions, and potentially save many lives.
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A vision of a smart city in the making

Posted On May 26, 2019

The connectivity is not confined to homes and offices, but extends to all possibilities
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Smart thinking pays rich dividends for UAE

Posted On May 25, 2019

To anticipate the future and keep pace with new technologies is a trait that has made the UAE a hotspot destination.
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Smart Dubai releases report on ‘Decentralised Data for Dubai’

Posted On May 19, 2019

The report revealed that by 2050, 68 per cent of the world’s population will be living in cities that produce more than 80 per cent of global GDP.
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Co-create to innovate: a smarter way to sustainable cities

Posted On May 19, 2019

Siemens is playing a key role in Dubai's efforts to create a smart city of the future
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Al Tayer launches I-Counter to serve customers 24/7

Posted On May 18, 2019

Al Tayer also reviewed initiatives developed to enhance the customer experience, including upgrading the automated queuing system through reading the ID card details and sending a digital ticket to the customer's phone.
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Siemens’ smart app to connect Expo 2020 Dubai to IoT

Posted On May 12, 2019

Cloud-based app will support Expo 2020 Dubai to become a blueprint for smart cities
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UAE’s Ministry of Infrastructure Development hosts the 6th Annual Arab Future Cities Summit 2019

Posted On May 8, 2019

The program agenda will also emphasize on UAE’s smart city initiatives and the success of programs such as UAEPass initiative, Dubai Blockchain Strategy, and Dubai Paperless Strategy, to name a few.
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Dubai ruler approves bundle of new urban realm projects

Posted On May 2, 2019

The projects, aimed at enhancing the happiness of residents, include a Sky Garden, bicycle lanes and promenades at Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Beach.
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Dubai’s urban projects ensure road to success

Posted On May 1, 2019

The authority has completed the installation of surveillance cameras in more than 10,000 taxis in Dubai. The cameras are said to have contributed to pushing customers satisfaction rating to as much as 83%.
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Skyway to transport passengers along Dubai's skyscrapers

Posted On April 30, 2019

The 'SkyWay' project is a suspended transit system that would link vital spots such as the Dubai Financial Centre, Downtown and Business Bay.
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RTA accomplishes 75 smart city, artificial intelligence projects

Posted On April 27, 2019

RTA has also completed the installation of surveillance cameras in more than 10,000 taxis in Dubai. The cameras contributed to pushing customers satisfaction rating to as much as 83%.
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Dubai Police rollout new emergency phone tower ‘SPS-Express’

Posted On April 24, 2019

It features an HD camera, night vision, video and audio talk facilities, remote monitor and wifi
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UAE’s AI embrace will enhance quality of life

Posted On April 22, 2019

The idea is to develop an integrated system that employs AI in vital areas.
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Dewa to generate Dh82bn energy savings by 2030

Posted On April 21, 2019

The utility will work with Etihad Esco to roll out a solar retrofit programme across the UAE
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Phase one of UAEPASS initiative completed

Posted On April 21, 2019

The programme’s end goal is to have all local and federal government entities fully integrated with UAEPASS.
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Revealed: how ready is Dubai for new digital era

Posted On April 20, 2019

Siemens scores six major cities, including Dubai, on their readiness for digitisation and their potential to become smart cities
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Dubai mulls roll-out of industrial energy efficiency programme by 2021

Posted On April 20, 2019

Exclusive: Etihad Esco, which entered the Saudi market earlier this year is undertaking two schemes in the kingdom
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Eight in ten UAE residents: Smart Dubai to make Dubai world’s happiest city

Posted On April 19, 2019

Almost as many (89%) feel the same about ensuring food security and the movement towards a decentralized energy system is believed to do the same (also 89%).
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