Dubai Customs hopes the blockchain solution will facilitate tamper-proof data sharing, save time and effort and reduce voluminous paperwork for local supply chains.
Dubai Customs has announced the launch of a new blockchain platform aimed at smoothing out supply chain friction within Dubai and across its borders.
The blockchain solution was launched as part of a broader strategy to cement Dubai’s position as a leading “smart” city, Dubai Media Office said in a July 8 statement.
Read more: AE: Dubai Customs launches blockchain platform amid smart city effort
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with Samsung Gulf Electronics, announces the integration of driving licenses and vehicle registrations to Samsung Wallet.
This partnership aligns with RTA's dedication to utilising technology to ensure an efficient transportation system, enhance driver experience, and achieve Dubai's vision of becoming the world's premier smart city.
Read more: AE: Dubai: Driving licenses and registrations now integrated into Samsung Wallet
Over the last decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a matter of strategic importance for many governments and businesses around the world. From guidelines for ethical AI adoptions, the growing adoption of generative AI and chat-bots and autonomous vehicles and flying taxis, the influence of this transformational technology continues to expand to various aspects of daily life.
We however know this is just the beginning of AI. The full potential of AI for reshaping urban landscapes cannot be harnessed without a supportive government providing the right infrastructure and regulations, a co-operative and symbiotic relationship between public and private entities and a conducive AI start-up and scale-up ecosystem. The UAE, and particularly Dubai, stand out as a great textbook examples to draw inspiration from.
Read more: AE: Dubai: Are city governments ready to embrace the AI revolution?
Abu Dhabi and Dubai secure impressive top 20 positions in IMD Smart City Index 2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in smart city development, according to the latest IMD Smart City Index 2024. Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi secured impressive positions within the top 20 ranked cities globally compared to 2023.
Abu Dhabi climbed three spots to claim the 10th position while Dubai enjoyed a five-place jump, landing at the 12th rank. Notably, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two cities from the Middle East in the Top 20.
Dubai climbs to 12th in IMD's global ranking of 124 cities
Abu Dhabi has broken into the world's top 10 smartest cities in a new ranking as the emirate continues with its digital transformation agenda.
The UAE capital climbed three places from last year to 10th in the Smart City Index 2024 compiled by Switzerland's International Institute for Management Development (IMD), which was released on Tuesday.
Read more: AE: Abu Dhabi ranked among the world's top 10 smartest cities