From smart parking solutions to advanced pet care services, here’s a guide to UAE-specific apps that make life easier
Living in the UAE is a unique adventure — where else can you find futuristic skyscrapers, camel crossings, and round-the-clock convenience? But let’s be real: it can also come with its share of challenges. Struggling to park in Dubai Marina? Wondering who’ll walk your dog when you’re stuck in a meeting? Thankfully, there’s an app for that.
Read more: From parking to pet care: Top apps to simplify life in the UAE
Dubai Municipality has launched its latest urban development report, Cities’ Livability in the Age of Global Citizenship. The report establishes innovative benchmarks for building sustainable, future-ready cities that can effectively address evolving global challenges.
The Municipality officially launched the report during a dedicated session at the World Governments Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from 11th to 13th February 2025 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
Read more: AE: Dubai Municipality launches new vision for future cities
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, praised Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for its achievements in digitising services, making them accessible to all segments of society.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri made this statement in a panel discussion held on the final day of the 10th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) 2025. Beside Al Marri, the panel included Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Global Digital Transformation Expert | Strategic Leader in Smart City Initiatives, and Dr. Stephanie Hare, Technologist & Researcher. The session was moderated by Laura Buckwell, Former News Anchor, TV Presenter, Producer & Event MC.
Read more: Digital Transformation plays pivotal role in UAE's progression
The UAE has been seamlessly incorporating AI into people’s daily lives
Just as the UAE was a leader in pearl diving 150 years ago, the country is now aiming to become the number one nation in artificial intelligence, according to the country’s Minister of AI.
The UAE has been seamlessly incorporating AI into people’s daily lives, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said at the Oracle CloudWorld Tour, held in Dubai on Wednesday, January 22nd.
Read more: Pearl of AI excellence: Minister wants UAE to be world leader
The drone is designed to operate in various city landscapes, using advanced flight control algorithms and multi-sensor fusion positioning technology
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the Middle East’s first drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
Read more: AE: Dubai launches region’s first drone delivery system