Dubai Municipality has introduced its first AI-powered virtual spokesperson, and the approach taken says something interesting about how seriously the emirate is thinking about digital government communication. The AI-powered virtual spokesperson will help residents and visitors access municipal information in a faster and more interactive way. His name is Saeed. The name means happiness in Arabic, which was chosen deliberately. He has Emirati features, wears traditional national dress, and is powered by generative AI that draws on official municipal data to ensure what he says is accurate and up to date. He can communicate in four languages: Arabic, English, Urdu…
Author: Mohan Nasre
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Dubai’s reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship keeps getting reinforced through a steady stream of practical initiatives, and the latest batch comes from two directions at once — supporting local tech talent at home while actively courting international investors abroad. Create Apps Accelerator Programme Delivers Strong Results The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy recently announced that 32 new applications have successfully launched through its Create Apps Accelerator Programme. The initiative exists to help entrepreneurs and developers move from having a good idea to actually having a working, commercially viable product — which is often the harder part of…
Losing a job can be stressful, especially when an employer informs an employee verbally without providing any official documents. Many workers in the UAE wonder whether a verbal termination is legally valid and what steps they should take if they receive no written confirmation. Under the UAE Labour Law, employment termination is subject to specific legal procedures. One of the most important requirements is that notice of termination must be provided in writing. This rule helps protect both employers and employees by creating a clear record of the employment relationship. What Does UAE Labour Law Say About Verbal Termination? According…
Emirates will ensure football fans traveling to and from the FIFA World Cup 2026 do not miss any action. The Dubai-based airline has announced that it will be playing each game of the tournament on board its aircraft so that travellers will be able to keep up with the world’s biggest sport while in flight. The transfer pledges Emirates to improve the passenger experience with entertainment and technology. With millions of football fans slated to follow the tournament, the airline is making sure that the fans can enjoy the game from take-off to landing. Bringing the FIFA World Cup to…
The excitement around the FIFA World Cup is exactly what cybercriminals rely on. Millions of fans searching for live streams, match schedules, and ticket information simultaneously create a massive pool of potential victims, and scammers have been preparing for this moment for months. Digital Dubai has issued a formal cybersecurity warning urging residents and football fans across the UAE to avoid unofficial streaming links and suspicious websites. The advice is straightforward but important enough to warrant a thorough review. Why Fake Streaming Links Are Dangerous The appeal of a free live stream is obvious. Not everyone has access to the…