The tallest building in the world and the Emirate with the biggest ambitions

"For me, this aspect of the tower resonates with the rise of Dubai which has risen above its humble origins and now towers over other cities in the region", Mike Rosenberg, Associate Professor of Strategic Management, IESE Business School.

Taking the lead in blockchain

Financial institutions in Dubai are among the first banks in the world to explore the potential of blockchain to improve the security and efficiency of their services.

New tech on the block

The strategic partnership between Smart Dubai and Emirates NBD solidifies the bank’s goal of providing superior customer experience through its digital services.

Transition

To survive and prosper in this challenging new environment, companies and public authorities alike need to respond to these newly empowered citizens and partner with them to re-think the fundamentals of modern living.

Making smart cities human

Not only in Dubai but in the Gulf states in particular, and across the Middle East and North Africa in general, technology has empowered women.Technology is one of the biggest gifts that women have received. It has changed their lives dramatically.

Bringing the future forward

The Dubai Future Foundation was launched as a natural extension of Dubai’s vision of bringing the future forward. Launched in 2016 DFF plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Dubai with the adoption of innovative technologies for the advancement of humanity.

Communications in the fast lane

From the smartphone in a commuter’s pocket to the data center at a bank, business or government office, information and communications technology has become the engine room of contemporary urban life.

DarkMatter shines light on Expo 2020 threat

With less than 18 months to go until Dubai starts welcoming millions of visitors to Expo 2020, a critical priority for organizers is to protect the world fair from the increasingly audacious ranks of cyber criminals.

Implementing blockchain across the city

Liv., aims to provide a banking platform that is intuitive. It is a new digital experience for a new generation of customers.

AI powering cities of the future

Dubai is taking the smart city concept to the next level and exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the entire relationship between a city and its residents.

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