The UAE smart homes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% during 2016-22. Growing construction of villas in UAE has fuelled the growth of smart homes market in the country. Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain Emirate and Dubai Emirate have accounted for the largest …
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UAE, UK ink MoU on work of members of diplomatic staff
The MoU will regulate the work of these categories in the state, particularly when they enjoy diplomatic immunity. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395301798274.html
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UAE Deputy Premier on visit to Oman
Muscat, Oct. 26 (BNA): UAE Deputy Premier and Presidency Affairs Minister Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan today arrived in Muscat on a two-day official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The two sides will discuss ways of strengthening aspects of …
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Emirati, Saudi youth hail role of social networking media
exchange experiences and making use of this interactive communicative forum for launching youth projects. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates-international/1395301786614.html
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UAE Mars Mission: Laying the foundation of a space industry
We are currently in the subsystem design phase, which should be completed by the end of the year,” Omran Sharaf, Project Manager of the UAE Mars Mission, told Gulf News during a visit to the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The mission is not …
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Water released into Dh2b Dubai Canal
Dubai: Dubai Canal is set to open next month with work on the Dh2 billion project moving on schedule, Gulf News can confirm. Water has been released in Dubai Canal for the first time during its three year period of construction as part of a testing process.
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UAE Penal Code overhaul to adopt restorative justice
Insulting the UAE, its flag, national logo, leadership or institutions will carry a jail term ranging between 10 and 25 years and a fine of at least Dh500,000. Publishing false news, statements or rumours with a purpose of terrifying the people or harming …
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Dubai cyclists to raise funds for breast cancer patients
Dubai: Hundreds of Dubai cyclists will come together to take part in the Dubai Pink Cancer Ride Campaign on Thursday to raise funds for underprivileged patients affected by breast cancer. The 16km ride will begin at 7.30am and will take place along …
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Water released in Dubai Canal
Dubai: Dubai Canal is set to open next month with work on the Dh2 billion project moving on schedule, Gulf News can confirm. Water has been released in Dubai Canal for the first time during its three year period of construction as part of a testing process.
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Dubai Police hold first happiness forum
Dubai: A poll conducted in coordination with research firm Gallup in Dubai showed that 81 per cent of the respondents feel at ease, compared to the international standard of 71 per cent. The figures were part of a presentation by Abdullah Al Shaibani …
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Dubai to have region’s first design university
Dubai: The UAE on Monday announced the region’s first formal design university in the region with a world-class curriculum to be jointly developed by two international leading design universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and New …
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Dubai expected to have 5G internet soon!
But soon, that annoying buffering wheel could be a thing of the past. Du has teamed up with the University of Dubai to collaborate on 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), in line with Dubai’s next generation 2020 5G evolution. The telecom operator will …
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UAE raises clean energy target to 27% by 2021
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has decided to raise its clean energy target from 24 per cent to 27 per cent by 2021 as part of its commitment to global efforts to fight climate change, a senior official told Gulf News on Sunday. Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of …
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UAE woman pioneer, mother and sister laid to rest
UAE Businesswomen Council mourns Bin Karam’s death The UAE Businesswomen Council mourned the death of Bin Karam, whom they described as a “role model of a working citizen”. “During her service, Ameera contributed to empowering and strengthening the …
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Dubai tipped for FIE Congress
“I am pleased with what I see here in Dubai. This place is just excellent,” Rodriguez told Gulf News on Saturday. “Whenever we go to a place it is not just about our delegates visiting all the famous sites, but rather it is about expanding our sport …
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UAE ambassador stresses UAE-US priority to fight extremism
Dallas: Yousuf Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, highlighted the deep commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and the state of Texas, and reinforced the strength of bilateral relations between the UAE and the US. During his visit to …
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UPDATE: Dubai Frame is now 80 percent complete
The much-anticipated opening of the Dubai Frame has almost arrived, according to Dubai Media Office. In a tweet this morning they said that the landmark is now 80 percent complete, meaning that it won’t be long before this spot is on Dubai’s list of …
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