Solar power to drive UAE healthcare’s net zero ambitions by 2040 PureHealth has signed a 25-year master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy to supply clean electricity to its network of hospitals …
Dubai hosts first environment conference and exhibition 2026
Dubai will host the first Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026 (DECE) on September 7 and 8. The event will bring together policymakers, experts, businesses and academics to discuss …
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Earlier this year – just before the Galaxy S20’s launch – Samsung doled out Lite versions of the S10 and Note10. Now, to end the year, they’re doing it again, but in a different yet still familiar …
UAE solar project helps rural Indians avoid up to 60km of travel for health checks
More than 5,000 women in rural India have received antenatal screening closer to home through a UAE-backed healthcare initiative, with documented cases showing patients avoided an estimated 55km to …
e& posts 20% jump in third-quarter net profit on increased subscribers
Revenue rose 3.3% to Dh13.4b, with number of subscribers rising 3.3% to 167 million Add as a preferred source on Google e& etisalat reported a 3.3 per cent increase in consolidated revenues to Dh13.4 …
Beyond fitness trackers: How AI is transforming wearable technology
Wearable technology is moving well beyond its early focus on fitness tracking. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into these devices, wearables are being used to understand patterns in …
Why Gen-Z is looking beyond big-city living in the UAE
For years, the UAE’s urban story has been shaped by scale, speed and ambition. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have led that narrative, offering career opportunities, global visibility, infrastructure and a …
Perseids meteor shower: When and where to see it next week
UAE stargazers will see the Perseids meteor shower reach peak activity overnight on August 12 and August 13, 2026. Dark desert locations will provide the strongest viewing conditions after midnight.
When does the UAE’s summer officially end this year?
Dubai’s astronomical summer will end at 4.05 am UAE time on September 23 2026, when the September equinox begins autumn across the Northern Hemisphere. NASA and the US Naval Observatory place the …
Why UAE’s space sector is shifting from missions to building a global satellite industry
For Ali Al Hashemi, the country’s space future will depend less on new launches and more on building a globally competitive commercial ecosystem …
Preckon AI: Dubai’s construction just got a massive upgrade!
Discover Preckon, the AI-native construction intelligence platform launched in Dubai. Developed by Canadian and Indian entrepreneurs, it’s set to transform UAE construction by automating planning, …
UAE rises among global leaders in artificial intelligence
The World Bank has ranked the UAE among the world’s leading countries in artificial intelligence. The report pointed to strong investment, a solid government system, and growing ability to build …
GDRFA Dubai, Advantage Technology partner to drive digital innovation and virtual government services
GDRFA Dubai partners with Advantage Technology to boost digital innovation, virtual government services, AI-driven solutions and workforce empowerment under Dubai’s digital transformation agenda …
GDRFA Dubai signs MoU with Advantage Technology to advance digital events and innovation in government services
DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Advantage Technology to strengthen …
Perseids meteor shower next week: Best places to watch in the UAE
Watch the Perseids meteor shower in the UAE on August 12-13, 2026, with up to 100 meteors an hour—best viewing times, stargazing tips, and top dark-sky spots in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Kh …
Explosions Rock Dubai’s Jebel Ali Industrial Area; Thick Smoke Seen Amid Iran War: WATCH
Multiple explosions were reported in Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial area on Tuesday night, with videos shared on social media showing thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky. Iran’s Mehr news …
Dubai ranks second globally in AI and intelligent technology adoption
Dubai ranks second in BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index, leading in AI adoption and smart city solutions to enhance quality of life, government services and business competitiveness …