Dubai has completed the construction of three new fire stations, collectively worth $12.2m (AED45m), as part of drive to boost the number of emergency crews in the emirate. The so-called Civil Defence stations are in Nad Al Shiba, Al Mizhar, and Jebel Ali.
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Sheikh Saad backs Dubai-based cryptocurrency
If successful, it is hoped that jCash will provide smart contract technology to facilitate everyday transactions such as mortgage payments and property ownership transfers. “Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan’s vision of having Dubai the blockchain …
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Dubai plans first AI-powered renewable energy digital utility
He added: “Our 10X response will focus on four pillars to deliver a new utility experience for Dubai and the world – solar, energy storage, autonomous services, and digital, all in an effort to make Dubai a global model for clean energy and green economy …
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Sheikh Saeed backs Dubai-based cryptocurrency
If successful, it is hoped that jCash will provide smart contract technology to facilitate everyday transactions such as mortgage payments and property ownership transfers. “Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan’s vision of having Dubai the blockchain …
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UAE’s Tabreed completes takeover of Abu Dhabi cooling firm
With 72 district cooling plants located throughout the region, Tabreed currently delivers over 1 million refrigeration tons to key developments in the region including Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dubai Metro, Dubai Parks and …
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Revealed: Dubai’s plans for ‘Police without Policemen’
Dubai Police has proposed a ground-breaking project called … However, with the disruptive innovation that we propose through our new projects that deploy the latest technologies, we aim to scale up operational efficiency. These projects will serve …
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Man beats wife for disconnecting WiFi
DUBAI: A man in India’s Somajiguda beat his wife after she disconnected the WiFi in an effort to force him to sleep, India’s IANS agency reported. According to police reports, Reshma Sultana switched off the WiFi connection on Wednesday in a bid to …
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‘Smart technologies will help Dubai become happiest city’
In this first part, of our two-part interview, Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General, Smart Dubai, talks technology, happiness and artificial intelligence. We want Dubai to be the happiest city in the world by implementing advanced smart technologies to …
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Latest technologies on display at Dubai Woodshow
Dubai WoodShow, a three-day international trade exposition on wood products and woodworking technologies, opened today (March 12) in Dubai, UAE with 300 exhibitors from 55 countries and six country pavilions. Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi …
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Solar deal inked for Al Abbar’s Dubai steel and aluminium facility
SirajPower has announced signing a 20-year lease agreement with Al Abbar Aluminium, a subsidiary of UAE-headquartered façade company, Al Abbar Group. Under the agreement, SirajPower will finance, build, and operate a solar system at Al Abbar’s steel and …
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Dubai’s technology free zone says 2017 revenue rises to $160m
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) on Saturday announced that total revenue for 2017 reached AED590.5 million ($160.8 million), up 11.2 percent compared to the previous year. Overall profits at the integrated free zone technology park totalled AED205.7 million, a …
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UAE and Blockchain: Banks should reduce paper transactions, experts say
Reducing paper transactions should be the focus of banks in Dubai before adopting Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, experts have said. The emerging technology was discussed along with the predicted impact of cryptocurrencies by a Smart Dubai …
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UAE minister backs Gulf’s first commercial vertical farm venture
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, officially inaugurated Badia Farms and later toured the farm and explored the latest hydroponic technology. He said: “Badia Farms is an exceptional example of how the UAE’s …
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Dubai Internet City firms attract over $2.1bn since hub’s launch
Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted AED7.8 billion ($2.1 billion) in funding since its launch, the largest technology business hub in the region announced on Tuesday. The figure bears testimony to Dubai’s …
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Dubai Internet City entities attract Dh7.8b in funding
Dubai: Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted Dh7.8 billion in funding since its launch as a technology business hub. Over the last 12 months particularly, several DIC partners have attracted strong investments …
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Dubai conference unveils WiFi service for refugees
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) A new WiFi service was launched in refugee camps to help integrate displaced individuals into post-crises societies, it was announced on Monday. With the average life inside a camp can go over 17 years, providing refugees with …
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UAE solar start-up Pawame secures $2m in seed funding
UAE off-grid solar start-up Pawame has raised $2 million in seed funding from Gulf-based investors to help grow its business in Kenya. The social enterprise’s funding round was led by CT Arabia, an investment firm created by regional energy executives to …
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