California-based startup Hoversurf has gifted its first S3 2019 Hoverbike to the Dubai force for testing
GITEX 2017
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augmented reality
Blockchain, smart cities dominate GITEX social media chatter
Meltwater statisics show over 82,000 GITEX mentions on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook since September 23
Dubai
Opinion: It’s time to match tech and mindsets
As new technologies bring the future closer, is public awareness of these changes a step behind?
Dubai Airports
DXB ‘smart tunnel’ set to go live by end-summer 2018
High-tech tunnel will be launched in T3, expected to reduce passport control procedures to just 15 seconds
Dubai RTA
Dubai unveils new app for on-demand bus service
Transport authority says trials are set to begin by the end of October
Drone
Video: Dubai Police rideable hoverbike
The battery-powered flying bike, which has been co-developed by Russian drone manufacturer Hoversurf, will be used to respond to emergency situations.
Drone
Dubai Police ‘hoverbike’ manufacturers claim to set world record
Video shows new Dubai Police vehicle flying at almost 30 metres above the ground
Avaya
Dubai’s RTA unveils new sign language customer service tech
New services allow sign language speakers to initiate a video call and speak with an agent
Avaya
Dubai Civil Defence introduces new drones for fire monitoring and response
Drones are capable of providing a live image feed to DCD headquarters, as well as to mobile devices
Europe
EU SMEs can offer ‘critical’ technology to GCC
EU Trade Counsellor says SMEs can help GCC nations achieve their smart aims
Dubai
From flying taxis to robocops – Dubai as tech pioneer
How Dubai is carving out a place alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas
Abu Dhabi Police
All new UAE vehicles to be fitted with eCall alert system
eCall will automatically connect vehicle to the emergency authorities in the event of an accident
Dubai RTA
Revealed: how Dubai’s RTA aims to keep pedestrians safe
A new smart crossing, which uses sensors to detect the movement of pedestrians, is set to be rolled out across Dubai
Dubai
In pictures: 37th edition of Gitex Technology Week
This year’s GITEX includes over 4,100 exhibitors, from over 70 countries.
Dubai
In pictures: Dubai Ruler visits 2017 Gitex Technology Week
Sheikh Mohammed toured the exhibition and was briefed on the world’s latest technologies that were showcased by some of the world’s leading ICT companies.
Crown Prince of Dubai
In pictures: Sheikh Hamdan opens 2017 Gitex Technology Week
Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened yesterday the 37th edition of GITEX, the Middle East’s largest and popular technology exhibition.
Dubai
Etisalat 5G trial smashes global records
5G set to for commercial launch in 2019, according to UAE telco