UAE-based Masdar has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with the Georgian Energy Development Fund (GEDF) to develop a 100MW photovoltaic (PV) solar project, which will be Georgia’s largest …
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Israel’s Elbit to provide UAE air force with EW protection systems
Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems will provide the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force with electronic warfare (EW) protection systems, the company announced on Monday. The systems, …
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UAE: Doctors remove 4cm tumour after 12-hour surgery to save nanny’s vision
A team of doctors in Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City has saved a Filipina expat’s vision by removing a 4cm tumour using advanced technology in a marathon surgery …
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UAE’s new work week: Many businesses switch on Day 1, while others will take longer to be in sync
Healthcare, travel businesses will need more time to make adjustments to work schedules Dubai: It is Day 1 for businesses in the UAE starting on their new Monday-Friday workweek – and all is going …
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Dubai’s multi-billion dirham budget leans into Covid-19 rebound
AED181 billion has been set aside for the next three years to ensure quality of life improves for Emiratis and Dubai remains an attractive place for foreign talent Dubai’s multi-billion dirham budget …
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Dubai: How Golden Visa holders can get driving licence without needing to take classes
You don’t need to take classes to get a driving licence Golden residency holders must provide their previous driving licence approved in their country. Dubai: Golden Visa holders can get a new driving …
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UAE: Workers dig through 300 tonnes of trash to retrieve lost wallet
We have all done this at some point: binned something that wasn’t junk.A British man mistakenly threw away a computer that had half a billion dollars’ worth of bitcoins on its hard drive in the UK.
Monday is the new Sunday: How employees embraced the new UAE workweek
As the new Covid-19 variant casts a gloom worldwide, employees across the UAE are starting 2022 on a historical note: a new workweek.Monday, January 3, 2022, was the first working day in the UAE …
UAE requires coronavirus booster shots for citizens seeking to travel abroad
The United Arab Emirates is among the first in the world to outright bar international travel for unboosted citizens.
Now get a driving licence in Dubai without the need for training. Here is how
Staff Reporter Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that people interested in getting a driving licence can now apply through the RTA website or vis …
Dubai Police warn motorists against taking pictures while driving
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to drive carefully and not to take pictures while driving, in view of reduced visibility caused by heavy rains. Police issued the warning as unstable weather …
2022 Look Ahead: The cultural renaissance sweeping the Gulf region
After decades of cultural isolation, Saudi Arabia hosted scores of art, sport and entertainment events in 2021 …
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Dubai South and Huawei to develop smart transportation ecosystem
Dubai South and Huawei partner to develop a smart transportation ecosystem along with intelligent, connected and sustainable communications infrastructure and data management systems.. Dubai South and …
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Top 5 UAE Fintech Trends To Keep Your Eye On
There has been a shift in the fintech landscape, as new players are emerging with innovative business models. These new entrants are disrupting the traditional financial services industry with their …
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Crypto Altcoin BNB smokes Bitcoin and Ether with 1,300 per cent gain in 2021
The coin – issued by crypto exchange Binance Holdings Ltd. – gained roughly 1,300 per cent in 2021, according to Arcane Research. By comparison, market leader Bitcoin increased 65 per cent while Ether …
Covid-19: Latest self-isolation rules in Dubai, Abu Dhabi all you need to know
With Covid-19 cases surging in the Emirates, knowing the rules and what precautionary measures to take once you get the coronavirus is all the more important to curb the spread of the virus and avoid …
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince directs treatment for Afghan boy, three, with cancer
Nahyan, has helped arrange medical treatment for Muhammad Aamir Dawood, a three-year-old Afghan boy who is suffering from cancer. (Supplied: WAM) Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …