There is some great news for Ajman residents who frequently travel to Dubai. A new bus service has been launched that will take passengers from Ajman’s Mussalah area directly to Al Rashidiya Metro station. What’s more, there is free WiFi onboard, too!
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Brothers created solar robot after they saw dad paying hefty power bills
They were given prize money of Dh5,000 after their solar robot emerged third in the competition that took place in Dubai on Tuesday, after the team was shortlisted and invited to showcase their project on Mobile Solar Energy. Two students of the Gems …
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DEWA encourages Dubai citizens to install solar panels
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun encouraging city residents to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops, so they can benefit from the Shams Dubai initiative. Shams Dubai allows residents to benefit from solar power, and …
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DEWA encourages residents to install solar panels
… centre | Saudi issues framework for small-scale solar energy generation | Legislation is driving the GCC’s rooftop solar sector Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has encouraged Dubai citizens and residents to install solar photovoltaic …
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Dubai residents urged to self-generate electric power
Shams Dubai encourages DEWA customers to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises to generate electricity from solar power and export any excess to the power grid. This is part of DEWA’s effort to promote Dubai’s sustainable and …
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‘Near-pefect’ solar absorber highlights bright outlook for UAE’s sun-powered future
A team of researchers led by a Masdar Institute professor have developed a solar absorber that has tiny nanoparticles of silver embedded in silicon dioxide, making it capable of absorbing nearly all light in the ultraviolet to visible range. Professor …
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Dubai Metro to extend use of 3D printing after Siemens deal
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with Siemens to extend its use of 3D printing technology. The transport authority said the memorandum of understanding is an additional step that will practically enhance RTA’s already …
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UAE banking robot learns Arabic to help more customers
The robot, brought to the UAE by Emirates NBD last year, has been widely popular and will now also cater to the bank’s Arabic-speaking customers, a statement said. The bilingual Pepper will continue to interact with customers at the bank’s Jumeirah …
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Is your blockchain technology secured?
Adoption of blockchain technology remains a top agenda for the UAE government and then subsequently to the private players, but how do we ensure the security of the data given that by 2020 almost 100 per cent of government transactions will be digital in …
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RTA, Siemens sign MoU on development of 3D printing technology
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, in Dubai has reiterated its endeavour and commitment to harness the world’s most sophisticated technologies, to be utilised in its diverse operations to support the delivery of its services to the various social …
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New UAE Google hub seeks to capture imagination of technology-hooked pupils
UAE University is to work with Google to develop a technology lab that seeks to turn young people’s obsession with phones and gadgets into a desire to create their own products and businesses. The Google Innovation Hub was announced yesterday and is …
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Lootah Holding signs JV with Batta Technologies
Lootah Holding has signed a joint venture with Batta Technologies to establish a new entity, Lootah Batta Water and Environment. The joint venture will result in providing sustainable solutions and advanced products that will reinforce the UAE’s position …
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UAE wireless consumers blasé about online security: report
Nearly all UAE WiFi users admit to using WiFi in a way that could put their personal and private information at risk. According to the 2017 Norton WiFi Risk Report, 95% of UAE consumers indicate they have acted in an unsafe matter when connecting to WiFi …
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UAE consumers risking personal data for connectivity
Dubai: Consumers in the UAE are unable to resist a strong and free WiFi network, and their online actions may be placing their personal information at risk, according to Norton by Symantec’s 2017 Norton WiFi Risk Report. But the siren song of free data …
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Dubai says smart meters to be fitted to all taxis by June 2018
Dubai’s transport authority has annnounced the start of a smart meter system for taxis in Dubai at the cost of AED68.8 million ($18.7 million). The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) said in a statement that all taxicabs, comprising 10,550 vehicles, will be …
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VAT in the UAE: How technology can ease your taxing pain
Value added tax. That’s nothing new – at least to the majority of people roaming Earth. As a matter of fact, EY’s VAT guide for 2017 shows there are 120 countries worldwide that impose this levy, or 62 per cent of the 195 recognised nations. But on that …
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In blockchain we trust
Why? Because the UAE government is aggressively adopting the blockchain technology to ease the lives of residents. The government wants to offer secured, safe and transparent process to residents eliminating extra cost and time incurred by the government …
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