Dubai Electricity and Water Authority launches ‘DEWAVerse’ with seven projects Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its ‘DEWAVerse’ platform on the Metaverse …
UAE’s ease of doing business and a place in GCC makes it an attractive proposition for Indian companies
“The UAE’s ease of doing business and a place in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) makes it an attractive proposition for Indian companies, especially start-ups. The Emirates’ keen interest in …
Gitex Global ’22: Cloud computing and Metaverse is where UAE’s tech spending will be
Cloud, data and cyber security dominate UAE IT spend in ’22 – but watch out for Metaverse Dubai: Businesses in the UAE and the Gulf are still spending heavily on their technology needs this year, but …
UAE based start-up Nadeera receives $100,000 grant from PepsiCo to scale circular economy solution
PepsiCo has announced UAE-based start-up Nadeera, as the winner of the first iteration of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Editio …
The next chapter: What does Expo City Dubai entail?
In the weeks that followed the end of the six-month event, the exhibition site was to morph into a clean, human-centric and tech-enabled city.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches training programme to support digital startups
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy in collaboration with the SEE Institute, has launched the Future of the ‘Digital Economy: Business in the Metaverse’ academy, the first-of-its-kind specialised …
UAE: Bank reveals top scam, launches free app to protect residents from cybercrimes
A new free anti-fraud and cyber app will create awareness among the UAE and regional residents against cyberattacks and how to protect themselves. Launched by global bank HSBC, the app provides …
S. Korean-built nuclear reactor successfully connected to UAE power grid: KEPCO
The third unit of the South Korean-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation’s power transmission grid, the state-run …
Winners of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum-UNESCO Prize for Teacher Development honoured in UAE
Dubai: Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Al Maktoum Foundation, honoured the winners of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum – UNESCO Prize for Teacher Development in its seventh session.
Bangladeshi expats in UAE urged to remit money through financial institutions
Bangladeshi expats must use financial institutions to remit money in order to support the nation’s efforts to build on its foreign reserves, the Bangladeshi Ambassador to the UAE has urged. Speaking …
UAE startup Nadeera receives $100,000 grant from PepsiCo to scale circular economy solution
Nadeera, the winner of PepsiCo’s MENA Greenhouse Accelerator Program, was selected from a pool of 10 regional startups shortlisted earlier this year …
UAE reports 332 COVID-19 cases
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday reported 332 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 311 recoveries and no deaths. Al Ain’s Al Maqam Healthcare Centre has been reopened …
UAE: Al Zubair, Microsoft set up Mideast’s first hybrid work lab
Spread over 1,000+ sq ft area, the Work Lab experience ties in everything from audio, visual, and furniture to create a wholesome experience using top technologies …
The day the first aircraft landed in Sharjah
It was late afternoon in Sharjah and the sun was setting slowly over the Gulf. It seemed like any other day until a low hum was heard from the east. Then a flash of silver and the roar of four mighty …
UAE weather: Temperature to drop slightly, humidity rises
The day will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology has said.Temperatures in the country could be as high as 41ºC. Mercury is set to rise to 40ºC in Abu …
Dubai Metro Red and Green Line extension plans: Where will 11 proposed stations be?
Instead, Red Line passengers will finish at Mirdif City Centre. This large suburban mall, near to Dubai International Airport, will be a station point if the proposals are confirmed. Currently, Green …
Trae Young puts on a show with 31 first half points in preseason victory in Abu Dhabi
Just don’t tell that to Trae Young. In front of a crowd of eager international fans in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Young exploded for 31 points… in the first half. He nailed seven 3-pointers in the …