New satellite images reveal extensive damage across the Middle East from the ongoing Iran war. Key military sites, ports, and air bases in Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have been …
UAE women tech founders vie for accelerator boost
Since its launch in the UAE, the accelerator has supported 61 women-led startups, several of which have secured funding rounds, acquisitions and national recognition …
Satellite images reveal damage by Iran war
Satellite images are emerging, offering a view of the Iran war’s damage. Ships are seen burning in an Iranian port. Military bases in the region show destroyed buildings. Information on the war’s toll …
Abu Dhabi launches residential solar deployment policy
The Abu Dhabi DoE has launched the second phase of its Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, to accelerate the deployment of residential solar.
Satellite images show impact of Iran missile and drone attacks on Dubai
The lavish and ultramodern city of Dubai also came under the radar amid the massive unrest in the Arab world, as grief-stricken Iran unleashed strikes.
American investment firm Blackstone backs UAE-born payments and data intelligence platform ADGT with US$250 million
Blackstone, the American investment firm that’s the world’s largest alternative asset manager, has invested US$250 million in ADGT (Advanced Digital Gaming Technology), a UAE-born payments and data …
Dubai free zone clusters to get new WiFi services
TECOM Investments has announced a new deal with du, the UAE telecoms operator to offer a WiFi service in public areas of Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village starting this April …
UAE doubles down on moon exploration: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre refuses to step back despite NASA’s U-turn on Lunar Gateway
NASA’s pivot from the Lunar Gateway to a surface base has prompted the UAE to reaffirm its commitment to lunar exploration. Instead of withdrawing, the UAE is doubling down on its participation in the …
Terrifying satellite image show Dubai blanket in thick black smoke
Terrifying satellite images reveal the aftermath of an Iranian missile strike on Dubai that left residents reeling. The image shows a plume of black smoke streaking through the air. Iran has launched …
UAE rain update: ‘Unbelievable’ satellite footage shows 1,400 km-wide cyclone as rains, storm lash Abu Dhabi. Check upcoming weather forecast
The UAE is experiencing severe, unseasonal storms with heavy rain, lightning, and hailstones, transforming desert landscapes amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. The weather agency has predicted …
$2.5 Billion Syndication Lending Powers Dubai’s Solar City Vision in Desert
The photo taken on Sept. 3, 2024 shows the solar mirror field of the central tower unit of the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic (PV) project at the fourth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid …
Blackstone invests $250M in UAE firm, reaffirming confidence in the region
Blackstone (BX) said the funds it manages have invested $250M in the UAE-based newly established payments and data intelligence technology platform, Advanced Digital Gaming Technology.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G bring AI features to mid-range
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G get flagship AI features like Object Eraser and Circle to Search, plus six years of updates. The A57 5G adds better cameras and performance, with both …
UAE partners propose ‘true AI-native’ 6G in whitepaper
UAE and Khalifa University have co-authored a 6G whitepaperIt proposes a ‘true AI-native architecture’ by introducing a dedicated ‘AI plane’ …
Blackstone invests $250 million in UAE despite war disruption
DUBAI, March 26 (Reuters) – Blackstone has invested $250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a new payments and data intelligence technology platform based in the United Arab Emirates, the …
UAE researchers uncover new solar waves deep inside the Sun
Until now, the behaviour of magnetic fields deep inside the Sun has remained largely inaccessible to direct observation …
The UAE CIO: From technology operator to digital value architect
As artificial intelligence (AI), sovereign cloud and regulation reshape the Gulf’s technology landscape, CIOs in the UAE are being pushed beyond infrastructure management into a role that blends …