Dubai Police have fined a motorist AED50,000 ($13,600) after they were recorded driving dangerously and exposing themselves and others to the risk of a major accident.
New to Dubai? This is how to get your SIM card sorted
New to Dubai? Getting yourself a Dubai SIM card is pretty straightforward. Often your employer will arrange your SIM card and package prior to you landing in the UAE, which, if they have, means all …
‘Coolest thing I’ve ever seen’: Over 100 UAE residents, tourists mesmerised by shooting stars in night sky
I was surprised when I learned about an event to watch the meteors in the UAE. Everything here is just perfect- the ambiance, clear sky, and the hills in the backdrop,” said Liam, adding that he …
How Dubai uses technology to monitor air quality, even in remote areas
Did you know that the air you’re breathing is being watched closely? The UAE uses high-tech tools to monitor the air quality around us, and it’s making a big difference. The United Nations has …
Scalo Technologies’ Abdumalik on UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Our primary focus is on AI, SaaS, HPC, B2B Services, Gaming, and other frontier sectors of the digital economy. Scalo’s mission is to propel startups towards accelerated growth, empowering them to tap …
The UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence
The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and Mastercard today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities …
Dubai free zone sees 250% licence renewal boost
Abdalla Al Banna, VP of Free Zone Regulatory Operations at DWTC, said: “Our robust performance in H1 reflects our alignment with Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33) goal of attracting foreign investment …
‘We Respect BRICS Leadership’s Vision’: UAE President On Membership Approval
After the United Arab Emirates (UAE) received an invitation to join the BRICS grouping, President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE on Thursday (August 24) expressed his gratitude for the …
Dubai Chambers Advances Sustainability Agenda And Saves Over 72,000 Litres Of Water In A Year Through Participation In ‘Dubai Can’ Initiative
Dubai Chambers saved the equivalent of 3,822 five-gallon bottles of water and successfully promoted a culture of responsibility among em …
DWTCA Free Zone registered 250% growth in H1 2023 licence renewals
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) Free Zone said on Thursday that licence renewals surged by over 250% in the first half of 2023 to 892 from 254 a year ago. New companies registered in the …
Banking sector fintech major Zafin to set up third global operational centre in Dubai
It is also in talks with Microsoft, its global partner for cloud operations, to explore the tech giant’s data centre spread out in the region for tie-ups for housing data related activities Banking …
Dubai Chambers advances sustainability agenda
Dubai Can’ is aimed at educating and mobilising all segments of society to reduce waste and protect the environment. Dubai Chambers has introduced a series of measures to implement best practices in …
Sharjah Press Club helps media students tackle fake news
The students benefited immensely from the twin workshops, on the ‘Use of digital tools in information authentication’ and ‘Creative Writing.’ …
Sharjah Press Club workshops for media students on information authentication tools, creative Writing
Sharjah Press Club (SPC), an initiative of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), successfully wrapped up its second training programme during the month of August yesterday, targeting students …
Two key accused in IS Abu Dhabi conspiracy case sentenced to 5 yrs in jail
A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court has awarded a five-year jail term to two accused in the IS Abu Dhabi conspiracy case for promoting the banned terrorist outfit’s activities in India …
UAE President passes new law; management of Abu Dhabi prisons to change hands
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will oversee the emirate’s punitive and correctional establishments (prisons) from January 1, 2024 …
Abu Dhabi University Completes Preparations to Welcome Students to the New Academic Year
As part of Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience to its students, ADU has announced the successful compl …