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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Gamers in UAE find mental disorder tag ‘offensive’
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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UAE- Going solar for the future
(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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Generation Start-up: Dubai’s Democrance to help region’s poorest access insurance
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’s coloured solar panel technology gets strong response at Intersolar Europe
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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Going solar for the future
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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Blockchain for UAE biz: Transformational blockbuster or ‘slow burn’?
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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UAE- Overcoming challenges to develop tech innovation hubs
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 Smart City Innovation Conference to be held in Shanghai
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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Do solar cars have a ray of hope against EVs and combustion engines in UAE?
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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Do solar cars have a ray of hope against EVs and combustion engines?
Solar powered cars are on the horizon. Not too long ago, back in 2015, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed a shocking fact: Dubai has double the cars in London, with a vehicle density of 540 per 1,000 people. This is the highest in the region …
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Dubai’s Area 2071 set to host EY wavespace centre
Abdulaziz Al Jaziri, deputy CEO at Dubai Future Foundation, said: “The EY wavespace hub will serve as a key platform to find innovative solutions based on future technologies, in line with the vision of Area 2071 for the UAE to be the world’s leading …
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UAE Most Digitally Advanced in the Region
The region’s second biggest economy also maintained its lead in the Middle East chiefly due to Dubai’s strong push towards digitisation and embracing new technologies to make the emirate a smart city. The UAE’s ranking jumped one place to 17th globally …
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20,000 property units to get Dubai Sustainable City’s ‘smart’ ICT
Humaid Al Suwaidi, senior vice president of mega projects at Etisalat, said Taawun was aligned with the government’s vision to develop smart technologies in the UAE. “It will also ensure that the newly developed infrastructure will meet the current and …
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Solar power kills man in Jebel Ali
Dubai: Police are urging companies selling solar-powered electricity generators to warn buyers about the dangers of improper use of these equipment after a man was electrocuted inside his caravan. Officers were alerted about a man who was killed in Jebel …
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UAE ranks 17th in global digital competitiveness
According to the report, the UAE tops globally in Business Agility, a subfactor of the “Future Readiness” indicator, and ranks third globally in Regulatory Framework, a subfactor of the “Technology” indicator. The UAE also ranks fourth globally in …
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RTA announces that Dubai Metro could soon be getting faster WiFi
On May 31, the RTA held an open forum with customers via Twitter, fielding suggestions and ideas for helping improve both the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro service. #RTA organized a live session on social media platforms. Ideas and suggestions were discussed …
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