‘Smart’ technology

Debate to examine the readiness of regional shipping industry in embracing smart shipping

The impact of the rapid evolution of smart technology is becoming increasingly evident in the maritime industry, with new technologies up to and including unmanned vessels and autonomous logistics operations set to transform the way people and goods are being moved around.

The Smart Dubai Office is traveling to Barcelona, Spain with partners from 14 government entities and the private sector to participate in the Smart Cities Expo & World Congress, the premier annual gathering of smart city leaders, to showcase Dubai’s smart transformation achievements of the past year.

With the eyes of the world on the UAE, the country is taking critical steps to advance entrepreneurship and innovation--complementing the overall vision of the nation’s leaders. Dubai’s 2021 vision and Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision are a reflection of the government’s commitment to fuel sustainability, smart technology and women empowerment.

The Smart Dubai Office, the Smart Dubai Government Establishment and the Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with IBM, have launched the city’s first cognitive computing service to facilitate business licensing and registration in Dubai. The service, which was unveiled in a press conference at the Dubai Media Office today (October 4, 2016), delivers on the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to work together for the future of Dubai, and to make Dubai the happiest city on earth, fueled by smart technology.

Ultimate goal is to achieve sustainable happiness for residents and visitors