Tech
UAE-backed Hyperloop makes its first human journey
The hyperloop dream in the UAE is one step closer to reality after the company completed its first test including human passengers. Two passengers hit 160kmp/h during the 500m journey along a Hyperloop section in Nevada, Las Vegas. And when...
You can now buy food and drinks from self-driving AI cars Downtown
For proof that Dubai is living in the future, look no further than Downtown where you can now stop a self-driving AI car and pick up food. There are now two AI autoNOONomous vehicles in Downtown: one along the Burj...
HH Sheikh Mohammed receives Covid-19 vaccine
Sheikh Mohammed has just announced that he received the Covid-19 vaccine today as they work to make the vaccine available across the UAE. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and...
Dubai to build largest solar power project in the world
Dubai is investing AED86bn over the next five years in renewable energy including building the largest solar power project in the world. The Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park should come online by 2030. And, in true Dubai style,...
E-scooter trial now launched in Dubai: here’s what you need to know
As we announced last week, Dubai has embraced the e-scooter revolution and has started a trial across five areas in the city. And the RTA has now clarified the rules for e-scooter riders in the city. You can only park...
Dubai to introduce facial recognition on public transport
High tech facial recognition systems will be added to public transport in Dubai as officials look to beef up their security. Dubai already has a high end biometric system for facial recognition at the airport. But it’s now branching out...
Etisalat officially the fastest mobile network in the world
We know, we had to do a double-take after that headline – but it’s true, Etisalat is officially the fastest mobile network in the world. The Speedtest was run by Ookla, a well-known web service that tests how fast your...
Sleeping Tesla driver caught speeding by police
Technology is the answer to all our problems, we’re told – but in this case, it’s caused more problems after sleeping Tesla driver was caught by police after breaking the speed limit. Police in Canada were first alerted to the...
Parents name baby after internet company in return for free WiFi
Parents in Swizterland have named their child after their internet company in exchange for free WiFi for 18 years. The baby is now named Twifia after Swiss internet company Twifi. The idea was a marketing stunt by Twifi. They advertised...
Dubai man arrested for cybercrime after posting video of him swearing at Dubai Police
A Dubai man has been arrested under Cybercrime Law after he posted a video of himself swearing, threatening and insulting Dubai Police. He was arrested in Dubai according to Article 20 of the UAE Cybercrime Law. The law states ‘any...