Smart City & Industry News

Smart Cities are Resourceful when People Strain Infrastructure

Posted On April 10, 2017

Constant technological innovation gives rise to urban dynamism. Brand new cities are taking shape, using digital technology to revolutionise the way these ecosystems function.
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Dubai's DEWA to Build Three New Substations Worth Dhs1bn

Posted On April 9, 2017

The 400 kilovolt (kV) substations will be built over the next three years.
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Smart Dubai Launches its Development Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence

Posted On March 28, 2017

The Dubai artificial intelligence Roadmap is led by Smart Dubai, the government office charged with overseeing Dubai's transformation into a smart city.
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Dubai South: Happiness the Building Blocks of the Future

Posted On March 18, 2017

Dubai South has been billed the ‘city of happiness’ – built around the needs and desires of the people. Acting CEO of Dubai South, Ahmed Al Ansari, explains why and how the city has become a model for cities of the future.
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Rashid Al Nuaimi Launches Environment-Friendly Electric Vehicle

Posted On March 5, 2017

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, has launched the eco-friendly electric vehicle to facilitate the work of parking monitors in the Emirate of Ajman.
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Dubai's RTA Signs Agreement with Ericsson for 'Smart Transport' Drive

Posted On March 2, 2017

Agreement will create an opportunity to 'revolutionise the transport system', says senior RTA official.
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RTA Announces Completion of 29 Smart Initiatives

Posted On February 27, 2017

The number includes seven additional initiatives over & above the approved roadmap with 34 new projects, initiatives and studies under assessment to bring the total to 63 initiatives.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis to Host Dh1.3 Billion Smart City

Posted On February 27, 2017

Mixed-use project will be sustainable and only use electricity-powered vehicles.
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Now Book your Taxi Online in Dubai

Posted On February 26, 2017

Customers can now book a cab, track it instantly, and check details of their bookings.
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Dubai's DEWA to Build 97 New Substations Worth Dhs10bn

Posted On February 26, 2017

The new substations will be built over the next three years.
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Two Smart Car Parks Ready to Show Dubai Drivers to Available Spaces

Posted On February 22, 2017

Two car parks will now be able to direct vehicles to empty spaces, in what marks the completion of the first phase of the Roads and Transport Authority’s Smart Parking project.
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Dubai Police to Use Biometrics to Prevent Crime

Posted On February 20, 2017

Facial recognition and artificial intelligence technology can identify criminals and prevent crime.
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Dubai's RTA Signs Deal with Telsa for 200 Electric Vehicles

Posted On February 14, 2017

The agreement comes following Tesla's launch in the UAE yesterday.
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Dubai Eyes Launch of World's First Driverless Flying Cars

Posted On February 13, 2017

Transport authority reveals successful trial of autonomous aerial vehicle capable of carrying a human.
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Dubai's RTA Begins Hyperloop Feasibility Study

Posted On February 9, 2017

Dubai’s RTA has begun studies to test the feasibility of introducing the hyperloop technology.
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Sharjah Named one of the Top Ten Global Cities of the Future

Posted On February 8, 2017

Sharjah has been named as one of the top 10 cities in the world for connectivity, coming in ahead of several cities including Frankfurt, Manchester, Miami, and Dubai.
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Now RTA to Monitor Attitude of Drivers

Posted On January 30, 2017

The system is run optionally from Feb 1st and mandatory from August 1st 2017.
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Now, Smart Changing Rooms on Dubai Beaches

Posted On January 26, 2017

Solar-powered dressing rooms will also have an alarm system to alert medical emergencies.
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A Smart City for Happy Citizens

Posted On January 22, 2017

Smart Dubai is committed to creating the best possible city experience for everyone in Dubai. The initiative has grown immensely since 1999.
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'DubaiID' Government Service Launched

Posted On January 18, 2017

The DubaiID uses a standard ID code for each client providing access to more than 600 services by 16 government entities in Dubai through a single user name and password.
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