GITEX

Tourism gets boost from technology

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Technology has and will continue to play an increasingly important role in the future of tourism in the region, officials at Gitex Technology Week 2017 said. Speaking to Khaleej Times in an exclusive interview at the Sharjah Pavilion, Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), noted that tourism is a very dynamic sector,Read more

Smart living concept set to drive future homes

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

When it comes to convenience, saving on bills, and customising a space to suit their tastes, smart living technologies are increasingly finding a home in the UAE. Several experts at the Gitex Technology Week 2017 exhibition spoke to Khaleej Times about the latest technologies in the sector and how they can be used to improve a user's lifestyle. "We areRead more

TRA signs MoU with Smart Dubai

Dubai - Emirates Voice

As part of its participation in GITEX Technology Week 2017, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, in partnership with Smart Dubai, aiming to develop a unified digital identity in the UAE. The agreement aims to enhance the mutual cooperation between federal and local governments in line with the UAE’s strategy to launch and implementRead more

BICSI hosts first ACE Summit in Dubai

Dubai - Emirates Voice

BICSI, the global association advancing the information and communications technology, ICT, community, hosted the debut 2017 BICSI ACE Summit in Dubai on October 10th. The event, held on the sidelines of the 37th GITEX Technology Week, attracted more than 150 delegates including Architects, Consultants & End-Users, ACE, to share experience, expertise and challenges. The summit provided stakeholders the opportunity toRead more

Dubai Municipality showcases latest apps

Dubai - Wam

Dubai Municipality is showcasing at GITEX 2017 nine of its latest apps, smart systems and modern technologies to serve customers in various fields. The participation of the civic body in the exhibition highlighted the progress achieved by the Smart Government in Dubai, as the exhibition represents an opportunity to learn about the latest in the field of information technology. TheRead more

PCFC ready for Gitex 2017

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is ready for the Gitex Technology Week 2017, which will take place from October 8 to 12 at Dubai World Trade Centre. PCFC will take part this year under the Dubai Smart Government, the technical arm of Smart Dubai, using stage A21-S2 and A21-S3. The PCFC's stage at Gitex is set toRead more

Game-changers to converge at Gitex

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

A breathtaking blend of frontier technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things, will be vying for limelight at one of the world's most avidly awaited annual innovation showcase - Gitex Technology Week - at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Running alongside the razzle-dazzle show of stunning futuristic technologies will be - Gitex Future Stars - aRead more

Your secondary phone for less than Dh1,000

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Retailers at Gitex Shopper 2017 are sending out the message that there are plenty of options for customers looking for a smartphone that won't put a strain on their wallets. The popularity of the smartphone segment has meant that retailers are well-stocked when it comes to devices that cost less than Dh1,000, yet offer an impressive set of features. ExpertsRead more

You can 'bank' on these deals

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Gitex Shopper's autumn edition is closing today and there will be a host of great deals for consumers on the last day from the electronics retailers participating in the exhibition. For those who want to cash in on these mouth-watering deals today but are short of cash, some of the best options are being offered by banks to their customersRead more

Apple, Samsung in another clash of titans

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

New gadgets, new clash. And these gadgets have following that no other devices can match. It's also a fight for turf and market share in the cut-throat world of electronics where rivalries are becoming fierce with every passing year - and with every new launches. This year, too, the titans of the smartphone world will take on each other atRead more