British researchers are exploring ways to make rain in the parched climate of the Gulf by using drones that can fire electricity into clouds.A £1 million study has been funded by the United Arab …
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du turns to Nokia to expand its 5G offering in the UAE
The pair will work together to widen the reach of du’s next generation mobile networks in the UAE du has signed a four year 5G expansion deal with Finnish network equipment provider, Nokia. As part of …
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UAE FX 2021: Exploring the digital road ahead
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leads the Middle East in the pace of adoption of digital technology. In fact, it is ranked first in the Arab world and 31st globally for remote working, according to a …
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Former UAE captain Mohammad Naveed vows to fight to clear his name
Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; Print; Mohammad Naveed, the former UAE captain, has declared his intention to begin a fight to restore his reputation afte …
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Covid vaccine UAE: 89,746 doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 89,746 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours.”” 89,746 “#_19” 24 .. 6,668,637. # pic.twitter.com/TrijpEixrm- (@wamnews) March 16, 2021The country’s Ministry …
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Dubai 2040 plan: Emiratis could be housed where their grandparents lived
The strategic, high-level 2040 plan lays down several options to meet the housing needs of nationals for more than 20 years.
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UAE gold scam: 4 fined Dh10 million each for duping 4,000 Filipinos
Four Filipino expats in the UAE have been sentenced to five years in jail each after defrauding thousands of residents in a gold investment scam. They were also found guilty of money laundering and …
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UAE Covid vaccine: More than 50% residents receive jab
Authorities in the UAE have vaccinated over 50 per cent of the population against Covid-19. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said 52.46 per cent of the target group have been …
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UAE authority pays over 11 billion on behalf of 192 deceased Emiratis
The Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee has paid off Dh112,907,021, 99 on behalf of192 deceased Emiratis, who passed away from 2012 to 2020 unable to repay their debts. The committee, in coordination …
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RAK Hospital in UAE unveils Free Online COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program for COVID patients across the globe
RAK Hospital, a premier healthcare facility in the UAE in association with ARISE UAE launched the Middle East’s first ever comprehensive ‘Online COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program’, which will be offered …
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Dan Evans beaten by Aslan Karatsev in second round in Dubai
Dan Evans was seeded 12th in Dubai after reaching the semi-finals in 2020 British number one Dan Evans is out of the Dubai Tennis Championships after a 6-4 4-6 6-4 second-round defeat by Russia’s …
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Abu Dhabi asks banks to pay $800 mln for airport project guarantees – sources
State-owned Abu Dhabi Airports has called on almost 3 billion dirham ($816.82 million) worth of guarantees issued by local banks on behalf of contractors working on an airport expansion project …
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After a Down Year, Dubai Sees Few Luxury Building Launches in Coming Months
Dubai’s luxury residential market had a tough year in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic upended supply and demand. As a result, the city’s housing prices continued to fall in the past year. The total …
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Data from Dubai’s first DMSat-1 to detect sources of air pollutants in the UAE
Data collected from Dubai’s first miniature environment-monitoring satellite, DMSat-1, will detect the source of air pollutants and concentration of dust and its impact on public health in the …
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Barco technology powers Infinity des Lumières in Dubai
is continuing its partnership with Culturespaces Digital by providing projection technology to its latest venture, Infinity des Lumières in The Dubai Mall. “Infinity des Lumières is an inspiring and …
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Sharjah Media City launches Connected Circles Middle East via virtual conference
The modern digital conference also included opportunities for networking sessions, which were arranged in separate breakout rooms …
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala interested in buying NMC hospital business – sources
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund Mubadala is considering buying NMC Health’s core hospital business, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, emerging as another suitor of the troubled hospital …
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