In a world first, Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Meta Touch, a ground breaking UAE company, to deploy new touchless technology across 53 elevators at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), …
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Microsoft Windows users in UAE advised to install security updates
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, announced that it has advised users and IT officials to install new security updates that Microsoft released for some of its products during the month …
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Dh3000 for a month in a hotel: Are long-stay deals in Dubai now cheaper than paying rent?
And with several hotels in Dubai introducing long-stay offers that give travellers reduced room rates for extended check-ins, you could save money on your rent by switching to life in a hotel. One of …
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Satellite connectivity supports ambulance services in Dubai
Mobile satellite services company Thuraya has announced that it is providing always-on satellite connectivity to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services through its partner Cygnus Telecom, a provider …
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Combating Coronavirus: Breakthrough technology for mass testing to be rolled out in UAE
The new technology is now being incorporated into the UAE’s national testing strategy that is conducting mass testing as an effective way to combat the …
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Danube signs up SirajPower as new UAE solar partner
SirajPower, UAE’s leading distributed solar energy provider, has been appointed by leading Dubai developer Danube as its new solar partner for its projects in the emirates. The group commissioned …
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UAE- Hotels look to staycations, increasing customer confidence for summer
Hotels across the UAE have announced a series of staycation packages that are carefully designed to cater to families that are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway but are hesitant due to their …
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How the UAE is ushering in knowledge and technology revolution
UAE leadership aims to develop human capital as a tool for the country’s social progress Today, we are witnessing a revolution that establishes a knowledge-based future as the major driver of economic …
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Dubai free zone deploys AI to monitor public compliance with Covid-19 measures
Feeds from CCTV and other security cameras in community spaces that face high risk of Covid-19 transmissions are analysed in real time to detect and report any violation Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority …
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Hotels look to staycations, increasing customer confidence for summer
Hotels across the UAE have announced a series of staycation packages that are carefully designed to cater to families that are looking for …
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BRI: Bankability during COVID-19: Large-scale solar PV projects likely to face cost and risk challenges
In April, the UAE once again stunned the world by announcing the lowest ever price for solar energy in the world, a feat the region has accomplished many times over in the past as well. So far the …
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Fighting coronavirus: Hiring in UAE could pick up after September, say consultants
“As organisations will look to hire post-summer from September, the flexible transfers do help but in vast majority of the cases, entities are going to ‘wait and watch’ before normal hiring activity …
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How tourists can claim their VAT refund in the UAE – everything you need to know
The UAE along with its GCC neighbour Saudi Arabia has one of the lowest VAT rates of 5 per cent among the countries that have implemented VAT or any equivalent consumption tax. Ac …
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UAE Pass is convenient for government services
This statement has reminded me of a similar situation related to the UAE Pass, which is one of the most important digital services of the UAE government. The UAE Pass will gradually replace the …
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Coronavirus: UAE schools to restart with distance learning August 30, says minister
File photo of a UAE Ministry of Education school in Dubai, Abu Dhabi. (UAE Ministry of Education) The UAE’s academic year will restart on August 30 but will remain under the distance learning system …
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Coronavirus news bulletin: New UAE quarantine facility opens; smart…
Here’s a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention …
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Dubai starts distributing 600 residential plots electronically
Using smart technologies to facilitate the distribution of land is part of the remote work system that was adopted by the municipality. Some 600 residential plots are set to be given to eligible …
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