The UAE Council for Fatwa is set to make history by using AI-powered drones to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan, a world-first initiative. This innovative approach underscores the UAE’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technological solutions in various fields. According to a statement from the Council, the deployment of AI-driven drones...
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is experiencing significant growth in the United Arab Emirates, as industry players seek to meet the rising demand for blockchain-based asset trading. This process involves converting financial and tangible assets into tokens on a blockchain, which enhances accessibility and liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets. As of February 3, the cumulative all-time...
Deepal has officially launched the DEEPAL S07 in the UAE, which is the company’s first market in the Middle East and Africa. This comes after the DEEPAL S07 was recently released in Singapore and Hong Kong, showing that the car is an important part of Changan Auto’s global plan. The DEEPAL S07 is more than...
The annual ‘Rejuvenate Series’ of CXO Verse, previously known as CXO Genie, attracted esteemed CXOs from various industries for a transformative three-day residential conference. The event offered a unique opportunity for networking, brainstorming, and collaborative learning in a relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 2013 by Vinay Bansal, CXO Verse has evolved from a trusted network for...
Dubai Customs recently organized the “Future and Impactful Innovations Forum” as part of the UAE Innovates 2025 events. The forum brought together a distinguished group of experts, specialists, and innovation leaders to discuss advancements in future forecasting and institutional innovation. Held at the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel at Port Rashid, the event began with a...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the Etihad-SAT, a satellite for the UAE, aimed at revolutionizing disaster management and environmental monitoring. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai announced that the Falcon 9 rocket will carry the satellite into orbit in the first week of March 2025 from Vandenberg Air Force Base...
Transguard Group has announced a strategic partnership with the DIFC Innovation Hub to enhance innovation in smart building solutions. This collaboration aims to redefine the future of intelligent infrastructure in the UAE by leveraging cutting-edge technologies that will improve efficiency, sustainability, and security within the built environment. The DIFC Innovation Hub serves as a vibrant...
Hubpay, a cross-border payments platform, has partnered with Aquanow to launch the UAE’s first fully regulated crypto payments facility designed specifically for businesses and SMEs. This innovative collaboration enables various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, and general trading, to accept cryptocurrency payments securely alongside traditional fiat transactions. Aquanow ME FZE is regulated by Dubai’s Virtual...
Aamal Company Q.P.S.C., a leading diversified company in the region, has announced a new MoU with Huawei, a prominent global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. This agreement was signed during the Web Summit recently held in Doha. The partnership focuses on enhancing collaboration by integrating Aamal Information Technology into...
The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to implement a smart traffic project in Albania. This initiative is part of a larger strategy to develop smart city infrastructure across the Balkan nation The agreement for this ambitious project was revealed by Presight, a data analytics company under the Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42. The smart...