Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will begin trial operation of a manned air taxi in the fourth quarter of this year, an official said on Monday. The RTA has extended the test run of its manned Autonomous Air Taxi (AAT) to meet all operational …
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Blackstone-Backed GEMS Said Valued at $4 Billion in London IPO
Emaar Properties PJSC said it plans an IPO of its real estate development unit later this year, while Emirates Global Aluminium, jointly owned by Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is also planning to sell shares, people familiar with the plans said in March.
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WiFi UAE to provide free higher-speed WiFi to all this Eid
Dubai: This Eid, WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE at more than 400 locations. To celebrate World WiFi Day on June 20, WiFi UAE will be increasing the speed by up to 10 times, all the way …
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WiFi UAE to offer free and faster WiFi over Eid
WiFi UAE has announced it is offering free high-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE to enhance UAE residents’ happiness through connectivity. To celebrate World WiFi Day on 20 June, WiFi UAE will increase the speed by up to 10 times until 27 June …
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Free and faster WiFi internet access across the UAE from tomorrow
Apparently, tomorrow is World WiFi day – who knew? Not us, that’s for sure. But no matter, because in a move to help celebrate the international day of recognition for cable-free internet, WiFi UAE is giving users complimentary high-speed access to …
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Pssst… Do this and get extra 25% off at Dubai…
… passengers are unaware of many of Dubai International’s more recent facilities and services, like the dedicated Kids’ Zone to let children blow off steam, and a major upgrade to provide the world’s best airport Wi-Fi. Combined with the amazing special …
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Qatar will not shut gas pipeline to ‘brothers’ in UAE
Despite the diplomatic dispute between the Gulf Arab nations and Qatar, Doha won’t cut gas supplies to the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, chief executive of state-run Qatar Petroleum, told Al Jazeera. He said it is part of the “force …
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Work in Full Swing at Aldar’s Master-Planned Community
UAE-based Aldar Properties said work is moving at a steady pace in its master-planned community on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, with a 2.4-km canal now open and construction of the Vida Hotels and Resorts set to start this year. The newly-opened canal is …
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Immensa Technology Labs launches UAE’s first ever 3D printing facility
Immensa Technology Labs, the UAE’s leading Additive Manufacturing (AM, or 3D printing) company, has launched the country’s first 3D printing facility in line with the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’ launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …
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Watch out! Abu Dhabi roads get more cameras
Dubai: Roads in Abu Dhabi will soon become safer as more cameras will soon be installed across the capital. Abu Dhabi Police have announced that the third phase of catching errant motorists has been implemented, which means that drivers will see more speed …
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Dubai doctors diagnose rare brain disease
Dubai: Doctors at a Dubai hospital have received international recognition for a correct diagnosis of a brain disease that affects just 1 in 30,000 people. Doctors from the Neurology Department at Rashid Hospital made the diagnosis of Huntingdon’s …
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Islamic Finance Risks Raised by Dana Gas Case
the assets underpinning them are governed by UAE law) and this court has granted Dana Gas an injunction protecting it from claims until the case is decided (the first hearing is scheduled for end of December 2017). Test case for broad Islamic finance …
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Dana Gas shares tumble, most actively traded on ADX
Dubai: Dana Gas shares tumbled on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange after rising swiftly for a couple of weeks, making it the most actively traded name on the bourse. Union Properties led gains in Dubai. Dana Gas shares tumbled 4 per cent to close at Dh0 …
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LuLu Group commits Dh10m to Dubai Cares
Dubai: LuLu Group International has committed Dh10 million to support Dubai Cares in its work to improve children’s access to quality primary education in developing countries. Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares and Yusuffali MA, chairman of LuLu Group …
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Millennials key to future of Islamic banking
In the UAE, it is estimated Islamic financing assets constitute about 30 per cent of the local banking sector, a figure that has increased rapidly in recent years. “Islamic banking has been growing at roughly double the pace of conventional banking in …
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Here comes the sun: Solar energy in the Mideast
Dubai: Three factors are working against greater uptake of solar power generation among UAE businesses, says Jeremy Crane, CEO of alternative energy consultancy Yellow Door. Cost isn’t one of them. Crane estimates going solar saves Dubai firms 15-20 per …
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Axilspot introduces in-wall wireless access points in MEA
Axilspot, a global vendor in enterprise wireless networking, has launched its new ASW120 In-wall wireless access point in Middle East and Africa region to help businesses manage their growing indoor workload congestions, using a secure and reliable network …
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