Enabling the airports of tomorrow with digital twins

Supporting more than 87m jobs around the world, the aviation industry contributes well over 4% of global GDP. Working 24/7, 365 days...

Experts

Identifying digitalisation as a broader framework in construction

Digitalisation is a broad term that has evolved into a requirement rather than a choice. Not utilising technology today would mean falling...

Technology

Digital twins got a ‘kick in the pants’ during the pandemic, says Greg Bentley

Bentley CEO Greg Bentley says that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital twins technology with resources being stretched in...

Technology

Department of Municipalities and Transport unveils Abu Dhabi Digital Twin project

The Abu Dhabi Digital Twin project was launched by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) at GITEX Technology Week 2022. Through...

Property

Web3 transforming UAE real estate landscape – DAMAC Properties’ GM says

Fully interactive virtual real estate and communities designed in the metaverse are driving significant growth in DAMAC Properties’ pure online sales, Ali...

Experts

The state of the union on digitalisation

The construction sector is a major contributor to global and regional GDP, and acts as an incubator for innovation and advancements, the...

Construction

ALEC launches Strategic Project and Developments division

Dubai-headquartered ALEC has unveiled a new division - Strategic Projects and Developments - that will specialise in alternative engagement models including design...

Technology

“The convergence of digital twins and the Metaverse brings in tools for data generation and behavior prediction”

‘Digital twins’ and ‘Metaverse’ are the buzzwords of the moment in the regional construction industry, as part of wider discussions about digitalisation....