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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Dubai Technologies & nuPSYS to partner for UAE and GCC markets
Dubai Technologies, a UAE-based ICT services provider, has entered into a partnership agreement with nuPSYS, to serve its clients as it expands its business vision in the UAE and GCC region. NuPSYS, a USA-based Internet of Things (IoT) and data centre …
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Dubai’s DEWA urges customers to install solar panels at home
The Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) says solar panels have already been installed on 435 buildings under the Shams Dubai initiative. The authority is calling for more customers to take up the clean power programme that launched in 2015, with …
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Install solar panels on roofs, Dewa tells Dubai residents
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has urged Dubai’s citizens and residents to benefit from the Shams Dubai smart initiative and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises. The initiative is already a great success with …
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Q Technology : wi-Q Technologies to exhibit at The Hotel Show, Dubai alongside partners Epson and Vector Technologies
Held in the Dubai World Trade Centre on the 18th-20th September, The Hotel Show Dubai provides a 360-degree view of the market with over 600 exhibitors from over 85 countries showcasing products across interiors, lighting and design, technology, security …
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DEWA Installs PV Solar Panels in Hatta Centre
Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad Esco), a company owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has installed 144 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels over the roof of Dewa’s Customer Happiness Centre in Hatta. The move, which comes as part of …
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LG Debuts a Revolution in Signage Design With OLED Technology at the Iconic Dubai Mall
LG Electronics (LG) redefined the possibilities of signage design with the recent unveiling of the revolutionary video wall that is now on display at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – a landmark attraction located in the heart of The Dubai Mall in …
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Live: Watch the solar eclipse here
Dubai: Here’s a live coverage of the rare total Solar eclipse to cross mainland America. The total solar eclipse will be taking place on August 22 but not be directly visible to UAE residents. Residents, however, can visit online streaming sites to watch …
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Yellow Door Energy, Elcome Sign Agreement and Will Begin Installation of a 311 kWp Rooftop Solar PV Plant
Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a Dubai-based firm that invests in and operates distributed solar and energy efficiency assets, announced today that it will begin the installation of a 311 kWp solar PV plant at Elcome’s headquarters located in Dubai Investments …
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Yellow Door Energy to install solar plant for Elcome
Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a Dubai-based firm that invests in and operates distributed solar and energy efficiency assets, will install a 311 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Elcome’s headquarters in Dubai Investments Park, Dubai, UAE. Elcome is one of …
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WiFi UAE Rolls out at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Visitors of Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai can now enjoy the benefits of WiFi UAE as it rolls out in the marketplace, in both its indoor and outdoor areas for shopping, entertainment, and dining. The service is available to everyone through two options …
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Souk Madinat Jumeriah now has free WiFi
UAE residents and tourists can now enjoy free WiFi at Souk Madinat Jumeriah courtesy of WiFi UAE. The service is available through two options, either WiFi UAE which is free or WiFi Premium which is a paid service. Users can take advantage of the service …
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Technology has blurred lines between workplace and home
Dubai: Although the term ‘Leaveism’ was coined recently … In fact this issue has been around for a long time, said Nseir. “[Technology has] brought changes to the work requirements … even in the day-to-day dynamics in the workplace and to …
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Dubai’s solar city goes live
Dubai’s Sustainable City has kicked off operations of a solar installation that will eventually produce up to 10 MW of power at maximum capacity. Completion of the first phase of the project has seen 24,170 solar panels installed so far. The next phase …
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