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Turning entertainment vision into reality
A short drive away from the Saudi capital Riyadh, one of the largest entertainment, sports and cultural complexes in the world is now beginning to take shape.
The urban mobility revolution
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, SEAT released a concept car that represents a radical new answer to the challenges of urban reinvention. The Minimó, combines the safety and comfort of a car with the agility and…
Q&A with Dr. Sebastian Grams, CIO, SEAT
SEAT is completing a digital transformation to transform from a car manufacturer into a mobility company, where software will be one of their core competences. Having their own software house in Barcelona will help develop new business models and mobility…
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…
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.
Leading the real estate revolution
More than 200 nationalities now own a property in Dubai, and the Dubai Land Department is ranked the seventh in the world for property registration in the World Bank Doing Business Report. Without the technologies developed by ERES, that may…
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…
Why Formula E is great for electric power and motorsport
With over 365,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles sold since the model debuted in 2010, Nissan has made use of its existing EV experience to develop the all-new powertrain for its Formula E race car. In turn, the learnings from the track…
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.
Rentals United and Barcelona: A hub for the short-term rental ecosystem
Fast forward four years, and Barcelona-based travel technology startup Rentals United has developed into an advanced cloud-based technology solution for the marketing, distribution and operations management for the vacation and short-term rental industry. The Rental United platform currently handles over…