du and the office of Deputy Chief of Police and General Security in Dubai, have announced a collaboration to launch Alo WiFi in labour housing complexes across the UAE, as the first authorised WiFi service of it kind in the country.
Alo WiFi will be launched in multiple housing complexes to provide blue-collar workers with access to affordable, high-quality wireless internet and improve their quality of life and well-being by offering an economical way to keep in touch with their families and friends. The one-of-a-kind service allows blue-collar workers to compensate for a lack of entertainment, communicate with loved ones, and save money, while also reducing illegal Wi-Fi resale activities, which pose complex security and regulatory challenges.
Read more: Du launches Alo WiFi service in labour camps in the UAE
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du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco to accelerate the digital transformation roadmap of the company, allowing it to transform from a service provider to a leading digital telco. The MoU is focused on exploring opportunities in key areas including sustainability, metaverse-ready network, security and quantum-ready network, AI and automation, and private 5G among others. The announcement was made at Mobile World Congress – Barcelona (MWC).
Read more: AE: Dubai: Du collaborates with Cisco to accelerate its digital transformation roadmap
Masdar City, MBZUAI, and The Catalyst aim to support clean energy and AI startups and create special startup packages for MBZUAI graduates
The three entities will also explore a new AI and clean energy innovation center and a new accelerator program focused on AI start-ups
A new partnership between Masdar City, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), and The Catalyst, the region’s first clean technology startup accelerator, aims to drive the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), clean tech, and smart city technology, including autonomous transportation, throughout the region.
Singapore companies are collaborating with Abu Dhabi entities including Adnoc, the Department of Municipalities and Transport and MMasdar City to develop smart city pilot projects in Abu Dhabi.
The six companies, including MDesign Solutions, Daily Life Renewable Energy, Biodsg and Graymatics, among others, will work on pilot projects such as transforming street lighting as well as increasing the energy efficiency of Al Dannah City buildings, according to a statement from Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio) on Wednesday.
Read more: AE: Abu Dhabi to collaborate with Singapore companies on smart city pilot projects
A smart city is one in which technology comes to the fore, making life easier for all, with automation, paperless online transaction and digital identity solutions, to name a few.
While definitions vary, any smart city can be defined as a technologically modern urban area which uses electronic methods and sensors to collect data. Once processed, that data can be used to better manage assets, resources and services efficiently. And that data can then be used to improve operations across the city.
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