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Dubai launches blockchain policy

Dubai launches blockchain policy

21 Nov 2019
The policy complements Smart Dubai’s blockchain strategy, which aims to enable the government to conduct 100 per cent of applicable transactions via blockchain by 2020.
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Dubai launches first local UN city data hub

Dubai launches first local UN city data hub

11 Nov 2019
Hosting the local data hub allows Dubai to lead the promotion of the initiative, encourage regional cities to participate and create an open data-sharing network.
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WEF helps governments scale up the circular economy

WEF helps governments scale up the circular economy

07 Nov 2019
Scale 360 aims to harness the potential of technology innovation and smart policy to fast-track the circular economy through nationally led challenges.
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University of artificial intelligence announced for Abu Dhabi

University of artificial intelligence announced for Abu Dhabi

17 Oct 2019
The university plans to introduce a new model of academia and research to the field of AI in the key areas of machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing.
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Dubai explores the role of decentralised data in smart cities

Dubai explores the role of decentralised data in smart cities

21 May 2019
A new report by Smart Dubai underlines the opportunities of technologies such as AI and IoT to transform city services and emphasises the importance of open networks.
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Bee'ah creates the office of the future

Bee'ah creates the office of the future

24 Apr 2019
The sustainability solutions specialist is using AI and smart building technology from Microsoft and Johnson Controls for its cutting-edge headquarters in the UAE.
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SCEWC 2019: Are smart city dreams becoming reality?

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SCEWC 2019: Are smart city dreams becoming reality?

As this year’s event drew to a close, SmartCitiesWorld sat down with Ugo Valenti, Director of Smart City Expo World Congress, to get his view on what’s happening in smart cities.