US-based flying taxi firm Vimana Global has conducted a prototype trial of its autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) in Dubai prior to its launch in the emirate, its CEO has said. “We are at the starting po…
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Virgin Hyperloop One eyes Dubai for first office outside US
The Hyperloop technology uses electromagnets to accelerate trains through a low-pressure tube, allowing the vehicle to glide silently with little to turbulence. Virgin Hyperloop One chairman Sir Richa…
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Korea sees new era in UAE ties
The recent upgrade of UAE-Korea ties to ‘special strategic relationship’ is opening a new era in bilateral relations, with the East Asia nation seeking to bolster investment cooperation in several key …
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UAE healthcare bodies can secure IoT infrastructure in 7 steps
By taking all these steps security isn’t guaranteed but the healthcare entity that takes its security hygiene seriously will mitigate for the majority of weak links whether that be people, process or …
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UAE set to become medical tourism hub
The UAE has steadily cemented its position because the destination of preference for medical tourists because of its wide variety of state-of-the-art technology, affordable treatments and specialised …
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Nasa solar probe crucial in UAE’s space missions
The data that will be retrieved from Nasa’s latest solar probe can help UAE achieve its future missions involving space travel, a top UAE astronomer has said. The US space agency Nasa, over the weeken…
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Dewa commissions 2MWp solar carport project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it has commissioned a 2MWp solar carport project at its headquarters and at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) building. The Duba…
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Global Blockchain’s Dubai Subsidiary Locks in Development License
Global Blockchain Technologies said in its press release on Thursday (August 16) that its Dubai-based subsidiary has been given the go-ahead to develop blockchain-based solutions within the DMCC free …
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India Surges Ahead In Global Solar Race
The UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is in the works and will be the largest in the world. Developments in the solar power sector have become so rapid that the largest solar power stati…
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Global Blockchain Technologies shares surge as it secures development licence for Dubai
Global Blockchain Technologies Corp (CSE: BLOC, OTC Pink: BLKCF) is making progress in Dubai – as its subsidiary there has been licensed to develop software and blockchain tech within a free-trade zon…
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Dubai’s du to offer free faster WiFi over Eid Al Adha holiday
Dubai-based telecoms operator du will offer complementary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE during Eid Al Adha. From August 19-23, free WiFi supplied by WiFi UAE will operate 10 times fas…
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Get free high-speed internet in UAE during five days of Eid Al Adha
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), will keep you connected with your loved ones during Eid Al Adha by offering complementary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE. …
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How Transguard is using technology to find new avenues of business
We work really closely with Dubai Police, so it was well received … the first block of which will house 10,000 employees in a building that includes solar technology, LED lighting, water efficiency …
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UAE tops Arab world in competitiveness
The UAE has increased equity investments in technology firms from $100 million to $1.7 billion in just two years, according to the report’s findings. In a bid to minimise its reliance on hydrocarbons, …
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Dubai gets another ‘world’s biggest’ title, this time it’s a mall
The mall, which is set to open later this year at Dubai Creek Harbor, has a key focus on digital technology which aims to enhance shoppers’ experience. “Blurring the boundaries of online and in-mall s…
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UAE varsity students address sustainability challenges
UAE University students “We will suggest new courses in our … social thought and civic action, and science and technology. We will suggest such courses to our campuses as they bring out the creativi…
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KPMG Survey Says UAE Retailers Will Increasingly Use AI And VR Technology To Enhance Retail Store Experience
Almost half of UAE CEOs in the retail industry intend to start using artificial intelligence (AI) in the next two years, as they are increasingly influenced by technology to enhance the retail store e…
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