He said the new technology could eradicate disease and poverty … but indicated it should be someone senior, as it is in the UAE, saying, “probably the solution is to have someone looking at it, I don’t know if it’s at a ministerial level or …
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Ten Start-Ups from Four Countries Qualify for First Islamic Lifestyle Mini Bootcamp in Dubai
Ten start-ups have made the cut for the first Islamic Lifestyle Mini Bootcamp that will run from November 12 to 16 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec), the largest technology incubator in the Middle East within Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the …
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Dubai’s du inks Souq.com deal to sell products online
Dubai-based telco du said on Monday that it has entered into a partnership with the online portal, Souq.com, to sell its products. Through this partnership, Souq.com customers will be able to purchase du SIM cards, and top-ups for customers, in addition to …
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ABB technology helps Dubai develop smart solar strategy
Dubai Electric & Water Authority (DEWA) is using the ABB AbilityTM Electrical Distribution Control System to help develop data-driven strategies that maximise year-round solar energy production as part of the Smart Dubai initiative. Smart Dubai is the …
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The 3rd Future Mobility Conference to Open in Dubai With Hundreds of Experts and Producers
“The reality and the economic future of the UAE, which is aimed at innovation and the employment of technology, began its first signs with the adoption of two years ago by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, He Said.
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5 UAE varsities get Siemens’ $116m software grant
UAE’s Ministry of Education and Germany-based technology company Siemens have announced software licenses for five universities in the country, valued at 100 million euros ($116 million) in total. The partnership between the Ministry of Education and …
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Al Mansouri: UAE’s future economy depends on innovation
“The reality and the economic future of the UAE, which is aimed at innovation and the employment of technology, began its first signs with the adoption two years ago of the policy of The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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UAE-UN meeting in Dubai examines crucial role of space for development
DUBAI, Nov 6 2017 (WAM) – A United Nations meeting opened … limited resource that has to be protected through one joint vision. The advancements of space technology benefit all member states of the UN in one way or another, and space technology supports …
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Dubai Bank founder faces jail term in row with CBK
Mr Hassan Zubeidi, former chairman, Dubai Bank. PHOTO | FILE | NMG Former Dubai Bank chairman Hassan Zubeidi has been cited for contempt of court in a long-standing tussle with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) over his refusal to grant receiver managers …
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UAE approves $13.9bn budget for 2018 with no deficit
The UAE Cabinet on Tuesday approved the federal budget of AED201.1 billion ($54.7 billion) for the years 2018-2021, of which AED51.4 billion ($13.9 billion) is for next year, with no deficit forecast. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President …
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Dubai’s Damac expects to beat 2017 sales, handover targets
Dubai-based property developer Damac will exceed its targets for sales and handovers this year, the company’s chairman has said. Hussain Sajwani told Gulf Business the company, which opened a golf course earlier this year in partnership with the Trump …
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HSBC Appoints Marwan Hadi as Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management in the UAE
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited has announced the appointment of Marwan Hadi as Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) in the UAE. In his new role, Hadi will be responsible for implementing HSBC’s retail banking and wealth management strategy …
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Riyad Bank Participates as Platinum Sponsor of Saudi Trade Finance Summit
Riyad Bank will, once again this year … This exclusive Trade Finance event in Saudi Arabia is organized by Dubai based QnA International. The Summit will focus on the advancement of systems facilitating the Kingdom’s strong legacy of trade, by bridging …
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Dubai, the capital of FinTech innovation
The accelerator programme opened with a series of speed meetings, where 11 select start-ups met with partnering financial institutions, including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Citi, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic, Emirates NBD, HSBC, Mashreq, Network …
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Expo 2020 Dubai launches global search for new gadgets
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched a worldwide search, backed by a social media and online campaign, to find the brains behind the newest, coolest gadgets, gizmos plus digital and traditional games on the planet. “We want to wow and delight our visitors with …
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Microsoft 365 Business to Supercharge UAE’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Microsoft today introduced the UAE’s fast-growing SME segment to Microsoft 365 Business, a multifaceted solution that ushers them into the modern workplace era by covering all of their productivity, admin and security needs. Combining Windows 10 Pro and …
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Dubai sees 7.5% increase in tourists in first 9 months of 2017
Dubai is on track for another record year of tourist arrivals after seeing a 7.5 per cent increase in overnight visitors in the first nine months of the year. The emirate received 11.58 million visitors during the nine months to September 30, with Indians …
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