Abstract Digest Middle East #48

Through the Abstract Digest, we bring together exciting trends and news highlights from across the region (and beyond), under one roof. With a focus on leadership, technology and innovation, these aggregated news stories aim to give you a curated news experience.

• 3D model of brain saves woman’s life in surgery in Dubai and lives of seven new-borns in Abu Dhabi
• Innovative mobility concept launched in Dubai for smart vehicles
• Abu Dhabi Health Services committee to implement the AI technology and its applications in medical and operational development
• Etisalat to launch M2M in-vehicle WiFi solution to enable WiFi connectivity on the move
• World’s first pilotless flying taxis are now being tested in Dubai
• Dubai saves $42m through sand recycling initiative which excavates by-products through recycling, as opposed to sending them to waste dumps
• Masdar Institute completes critical design review of MYSAT-1, the first research satellite built by students and faculty at the Institute
• Ajman Police introduce patrol vehicles equipped with advanced security system cameras for live monitoring
• Etisalat becomes MENA’s first operator to offer new technologies in internet of Things and LTE