Issues of oversupply and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to put pressure on Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate market, according to leading international property company Chestertons Middle East and North Africa (Mena). The apartments rents ... ( read original story ...)
AccorHotels to rebrand landmark Dubai properties
AccorHotels today signed an agreement with Al Ghurair, one of the Middle East’s leading family businesses, for the rebrand of a landmark property consisting of 428 rooms and 192 apartments located at Al Ghurair Centre Complex. Both properties will be ... ( read original story ...)
Physical therapy made easy with sensors to assess …
to transform physical therapy and rehabilitation in Dubai across all its facilities. Developed over the course of three years, Arcus is designed for a variety of use in healthcare, sports, AR/VR and gaming. Being a wireless mesh network, its real-time ... ( read original story ...)
Putting UAE public transport at forefront of technology and innovation
Public transportation is fundamental to the livability of any country. It has become one of the most important infrastructural pillars in the modern-day world. With millions of people depending on this mode of travel, there is an increasing need for better ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi teenager to fight for ‘Fittest on earth’ tag
Abu Dhabi: It was during a boot camp in late January that 15-year ... so this country is pretty much my home,” a beaming Fahmy told Gulf News. The annual competition is divided into three stages: The Open, The Regionals, and the Finale, which is the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE eases restrictions on Qatari media group
Channels owned by Qatar-based BeIN Media were back on the air in the UAE this weekend after being unblocked by local telecoms service providers. That's good news for sports fans and cartoon lovers. BeIN holds the regional TV rights to top flight soccer ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai faces undersupply in some property sectors
DUBAI — A UAE real estate expert says “phobic” perceptions of an over-supplied Dubai residential property market persist when there is currently an under-supply of premier homes that will be ready for occupancy in some areas next year. Firas Al ... ( read original story ...)
Phase 3 of mega Dubai solar park on track for completion by 2020
The third phase of the massive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai is progressing on track to be fully complete by 2020, according to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The announcement comes after DEWA managing director and ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase III 22pc complete
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said work on the 800-megawatt (MW) Phase Three of the Dh50-billion ($13.6 billion) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is progressing as per schedule with nearly 22 per cent of the project already completed. ( read original story ...)
UAE minister: no dialogue with Qatar until it revises policies
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates, one of four Arab countries that have imposed sanctions on Qatar, said on Saturday that Doha needed to change its policies before a dialogue could take place. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut ties with ... ( read original story ...)