… Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum broke ground on the 700MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the biggest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the …
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Dubai to use AI to develop remote 24/7 GP services
The DHA Dubai Future Accelerator team is working with the app creator, to see how this technology can be implemented in Dubai, adding that they are also working on an Arabic version. They are also discussing the use of headgear to detect stroke …
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XTOUCH unveils wireless product range
Dubai-based consumer electronics brand XTOUCH, has launched its wireless smartphone XTOUCH X and e-commerce solution to raise customer experiences. Unveiled first in the UAE, the new flagship smartphone is available in full gift and standard package options.
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Now enjoy faster Wi-Fi in every room, on every device in UAE
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Etisalat today announced the launch of the UAE’s first home Wi-Fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room. Etisalat’s new Wi-Fi service called ‘HomeZone’ creates a strong …
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UAE telco Etisalat upgrades network ahead of 5G rollout
“The modernisation of Etisalat’s mobile networks aims to enhance customer experience and provide state-of-the-art technologies and services in line with the recent developments witnessed in the UAE,” the telco said in a statement. “Etisalat will …
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Revealed: how AI could deliver 35% GDP boost to the UAE
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help increase the UAE’s gross domestic product by 35 percent by 2031, according to a new report. The Ministry of Economy said that the economic impact of the country’s investment in the technologies of the Fourth …
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UAE seeks closer ties with South Korea on renewables, AI
The UAE and South Korea on Tuesday pledged to deepen bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, aviation, healthcare and smart technology, during Korean President Moon Jae-in’s first diplomatic visit to the emirates this week.
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Dubai: Can the city of black gold go green?
It’s more environmentally friendly but currently only around 5 percent of Dubai’s water is produced this way. The government aims to increase this to 41 percent by 2030. Solar power plants that could reap the benefits of the region’s bountiful sun have …
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UAE drivers can avail of 20% ‘no-claims’ discounts for car insurance
Safe drivers in the UAE, who haven’t lodged a recent claim on their car insurance, can avail of discounts of up to 20% on their renewals, following amendments to the country’s regulations that came into force in January this year. Jonathan Rawling …
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Interview: ABB UAE on why the wait is over for solar power
ME Construction News speaks to Dr Mostafa Al Guezeri, managing director of ABB UAE and its Oversight Countries, about the company’s ambitious plans to tap into the solar power solutions industry Give us an overview of the acceptance of solar power …
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Solar Ambitions
ABB UAE has ambitious plans to tap into the solar power solutions industry ME Construction News speaks to Dr Mostafa Al Guezeri, managing director of ABB UAE and its Oversight Countries, about the company’s ambitious plans to tap into the solar power …
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Dubai unveils the Wastenizer to turn waste into energy
Dubai Municipality has revealed plans for a groundbreaking “Wastenizer” project, which transports and processes waste to generate energy. The proposal has been drawn up for the Dubai 10X Initiative which seeks to place Dubai Government entities 10 …
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Air to water technology launches commercial ops in the UAE
A pioneering technology that provides a cost-effective and sustainable source of mineralised drinking water by harnessing the humidity from the air has been officially launched commercially in the Middle East. Veragon Water Solutions air-to-water system …
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Virgin Mobile set to close UAE auction on coveted phone numbers
Virgin Mobile has started an online scramble in the UAE for the best mobile numbers and plans in its new 0585 range. The company announced an online auction of some of the most coveted numbers to become available in the UAE for years. Virgin Mobile said …
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How the UAE secures its future water needs
In late February, Minister of State for Food Security, Mariam Al Muhairi, said that water security is the biggest challenge in the UAE and added that it can only be met through innovative solutions and technologies that are both adaptive and innovative.
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Four UAE universities in top 15 in Arab World University Rankings
Four universities in the UAE have been named among the top 31 institutions of higher learning in the Arab region, according to the Times Higher Education’s Arab World University Rankings 2018. Khalifa University of Science and Technology was ranked …
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InfoFort’s CBK Soft and Ark Technology collaborate to advance e-signature technology
UAE. CBK Soft, an InfoFort company that specializes in content management and digital transformation, today announced its cooperation with Ark Technology to boost e-signature usage and its adoption in the region. ArkSigner, an e-signature solution …
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