Category: TECHNOLOGY

The story of Chinese rice going global is also a story of Chinese technologies going abroad. For instance, in Dubai, Chinese technologies enable the water and fertilizers to automatically reach the roots of rice plants while the unabsorbed water …
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The over-the-top displays of wealth and technology might have seemed like a global pissing contest, but they were a crucial part of the long-term vision of then-ruler Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. He saw an opportunity to leverage Dubai’s short …
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Barry Scott, chief technology officer for Europe … Latest data indicates that the UAE has emerged as one of the largest trading partners of the European Union. The UAE was the seventh largest destination for EU products in 2017 with total trade amounting …
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Rejoice! As Eid is drawing near, there are so many things to be happy about! Family celebrations, shopping and enjoying your favourite food to name a few. Adding to that list, a Ramadan campaign promises to offer UAE residents faster WiFi connection at no …
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(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai Metro riders could soon enjoy a faster WiFi service aboard carriages. This was among the recommendations made by the customers’ council of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) following a live chat session with commuterson …
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Companies that design, manufacture, assemble, and distribute computers and computer hardware (including personal, large-scale, and specialized computers, computer peripheral devices, other computer-based systems) and companies that provide services related …
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Dubai: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC … product and service quality. Introducing the latest technology to our operations, we secure our own supply chain of high quality and locally-sourced fresh vegetables, while significantly reducing our environmental …
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Dubai: The Bitfury Group, a blockchain technology company, has expanded its operations into the UAE by opening an office in Dubai at the Dubai Design District. George Kikvadze, executive vice-chairman of Bitfury, said the new office opening will advance …
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Some gamers in the UAE “feel offended” that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has labelled addiction to gaming as a mental health disorder. Khaleej Times spoke to gamers in Dubai who said they find gaming as a way of “escaping” from personal or real …
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(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Besides reducing electricity bills, residents are encouraged to take advantage of Dubai’s cheap solar energy to contribute to providing a cleaner environment by installing solar panels in their properties. The Dubai Electricity and …
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before moving to Cairo and then Dubai to help develop micro-insurance products. He later decided to leave the corporate world to launch his own business. “Insurance companies weren’t ready from a technology and innovation point of view to enter the low …
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Emirates Insolaire, Dubai Investments’ joint venture with SwissINSO Holding Inc., which offers the world’s-first KromatixTM coloured solar panels technology, generated a lot of enquiries for building integrated photovoltaic modules from consultants …
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Besides reducing electricity bills, residents are encouraged to take advantage of Dubai’s cheap solar energy to contribute to providing a cleaner environment by installing solar panels in their properties. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa …
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These anomalies still need to be ironed out. For many businesses in the UAE, the answer will be ‘not yet’. Ultimately, there is no doubt that blockchain is a disruptive technology which has the potential to transform industries across the region.
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The focus on innovation has quickly spread in the entire nation and the establishment of technology innovation hubs has become a critical facilitator of the vision. During this year’s UAE Innovation Month, the government launched the Innovation Hub …
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Dubai: The latest developments in urban technology will be under the spotlight at the forthcoming Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, being organised by the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) in Shanghai, China, on June 24-27. The conference offers a platform to …
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Are you willing to dish out $140,000 for this solar car? Image: Lightyear One In a few years, you will no longer need to hide in the shade. Solar powered cars are on the horizon. Not too long ago, back in 2015, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA …
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