… best energy-efficient water management solutions for urban development DUBAI – November 27, 2018: DAB Water Technology, an Italian frontrunner in the global water management industry, brings …
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Solar home by US students wins Dh900,000 in UAE
Their prototype, they said, took six months to construct and two weeks to assemble, but conception and design took them years. A group of students from Virginia Tech University, USA, won a Dh900,000 p…
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Microsoft OpenHack to supercharge UAE tech skillsets and solve industry challenges
UAE’s efforts in the field of smart solutions reflects that … “The World Bank tells us that every new technology job generates about 4.3 jobs in other industries,” said Hashish. “We must invest wise…
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Padding up with future technology alone will not help
The question is: Are corporate leaders in the UAE putting as much focus on the people side of the equation as they are on the new technology race? New research says: the answer is no. Fitting …
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UAE ministry to drive to your doorstep and offer services
The vehicle offers a bundle of services that are powered by the latest smart technology. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stressed the importance of utilising digital tools in the design and implementation …
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Abu Dhabi Executes World’s First Sharia-Compliant Bond with Blockchain Technology
Through the use of blockchain, an innovative bank in Abu Dhabi has executed the first transaction of this nature based on this disruptive technology. Emirates News Agency reports that Al Hilal Bank, w…
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Etisalat offering free WiFi until 9th December
Etisalat is offering free access to its super-fast ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. All UAE residents and international tourists can benefit from the promo…
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FutureHAUS Dubai Wins World’s Best Solar Home Prize
Home of the future takes first place at international competition, aimed to accelerate research on building sustainable, grid-connected, solar homes. FutureHAUS Dubai is an innovative, interdisciplina…
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First hotel opens in Dubai South
Aloft Dubai South has 145 loft-inspired rooms featuring a bed, a walk in shower, a 49-inch TV and wifi connectivity. Dining options include Nook, an all-day casual dining outlet serving …
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Etisalat to offer free wifi for 10 days to mark National Day
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat will offer free access to its ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. The offer will be open to all UAE residents and …
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UAE National Day: Get free, faster WiFi for 10 days
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat on Thursday announced that it will offer free access to its super-fast ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. “All residents and i…
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UAE’s march to progress with leaders’ innovative vision
Fourteen-year-old Nazneen, who was born and raised in the UAE, said every year the country surprises her with a number of innovative solutions such as free WiFi in public places and even in Metro, sma…
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Internet Calling In The UAE: All Your Questions Answered
No, you cannot. Internet calling services can only be used on your home Wi-Fi network or mobile data package, depending on your type of subscription. The post Internet Calling In The UAE: All Your Que…
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These 33 countries have better mobile internet than WiFi
Even in countries like Qatar, UAE, and France, there is a noticeable speed difference between WiFi and data networks. A better comparison, however, would have been in regards to the reliability of spe…
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Moment thief uses wireless device to steal £89k Range Rover as owners sleep
A Range Rover was stolen in seconds from outside a couple’s £1.3 million home by a thief using a wireless scanning device. Marius Brazauskas activated the “re-programming equipment” to pick up the £89 …
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Mobile network download speeds beat WiFi in SA
In the United Kingdom, wi-fi was about 60% faster than mobile because, said the report, its mature fixed network helped data get to hotspots and on to users quickly. In countries such as Czech Republi…
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Kenyans Enjoy Faster Speeds on Mobile Than on WiFi
In 63% of countries, 4G mobile networks offer faster downloads compared to Wi-Fi. In countries such as Czech Republic, Oman, Greece, UAE, South Africa, Turkey and Iran to name a few, mobile internet s…
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