DUBAI: RTA Dubai’s S’hail app is designed to be users’ commuting companion across the Emirate that helps them plan their journey, manage NOL accounts, book a taxi or luxury vehicle, use smart rental vehicles and track the public transportation routes. The application brings together all RTA transportation services — Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, RTA taxis […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi police took to its social media to announce its new automatic adjustment cautious radar system in Abu Dhabi, which works with AI technology to monitor pedestrian crossings. This system also monitors vehicle violations that do not allow priority to cross pedestrians from places designated for them to cross, in collaboration with […]
DUBAI: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind initiative in the region to encourage and support tech start-ups to participate in a special challenge to utilise the latest technologies and innovations and contribute to the development of quality and innovative experience for luxury brand customers. The challenge is part of […]
ABU DHABI: As part of e&’s transformation drive to become a global technology conglomerate, the Group announced a strategic partnership roadmap with Meta. The collaboration will enable e& to become a leading techco player driving innovation, enhancing organisational performance and nurturing its internal culture across its footprint. e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) and Meta […]
The city has a new one-of-its-kind factory with its retail cafe, Bake N More, where customers can pay for and enjoy their fresh baked goods with cryptocurrency without incurring any transaction fee. Bake N More will be serving freshly prepared all-day breakfast, brewed coffee, bread, baked goods, salads, and unique sandwiches. Their factory is equipped […]
Pickl is paving the way for the local F&B industry as the first UAE-based restaurant to enter the Metaverse. Defined as a “simulating digital environment made up of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain, the Metaverse promises to create a space with a rich user experience, while impersonating the real world”. With an evident […]
DUBAI: Dubai Municipality will work with private sector companies and investors to create a futuristic, human-centred version of the city that capitalises on opportunities thrown up by the metaverse, according to Dawood Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality. Al Hajri introduced the One Human Reality concept to delegates during a plenary session, entitled […]
CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, is considering developing what appears to be the anti-Twitter, claiming that the social media platform violates the “free expression concept.” ‘Is a new platform needed?’ he asked on his Twitter page. Musk was replying to a Twitter user’s question on if he would consider creating a social media platform based […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has devised a new 3D printing technology to manufacture spare parts for electromechanical systems and cladding materials used in the maintenance of RTA’s roads and road facilities. Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, underlined the importance of keeping pace with modern technologies and systems […]
SHARJAH: The House of Wisdom, an iconic futuristic and cultural hub, is continuing to broaden the vision of artists, creators, and collectors in the region’s blockchain community with the launch of the second iteration of the emirate’s ongoing non-fungible token (NFT) art exhibition, “Gateway to the Metaverse.” The exciting NFT digital art of a new […]
The air we breathe is crucial to our health, wellbeing, concentration and happiness – but did you know the poor air quality in the home affects our children’s ability to learn, our fertility and the functioning of every organ in our body? You might go to the gym regularly and eat healthy foods but have […]
