Almost half of UAE residents (49 percent) said they are likely to own a self-driving car in the next five years, according to a recent survey.
Middle East, Technology
Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 4187
UAE investors favoured US tech stocks in 2019: Saxo Bank
FinTech-focused multi-asset trading and investment firm Saxo Bank has revealed that US tech firms were the most traded among its UAE-based clients in 2019.
Sony highlights evolution as a company powered by creativity and technology
Sony seeks to deliver products, content, and services that resonate with people and affect a positive impact on society, based on its Purpose to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.”
Google founders step down from top roles
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced they are stepping down from top roles at the Internet behemoth’s parent company Alphabet.
Dubai motorist can avoid traffic jams with this app
Dubai Police has encouraged the public to benefit from the ‘Drive Mode’ feature in its smart app, which enables them to avoid traffic jams and nearby accidents.
Dell Technologies commits to driving UAE’s ICT agenda
With digital transformation being a major area of focus for businesses and government across the UAE, Dell Technologies has reinforced its commitment to advancing the country’s ICT agenda.
Chatbots to bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as chatbots will bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings by 2023, according to a recent industry study.
Dubai rolls out new data initiative to bolster the retail sector
Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector.
US grants Huawei another 90-day license extension
The US is set to issue a 90-day extension of a temporary general license allowing US companies to continue doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies
UAE’s elite military unit inks $65 million tech deal
GAL (Global Aerospace Logistics) has signed a contract with the UAE Presidential Guard Command to enhance the latter’s technology infrastructure, in a deal worth $65 million.