Dubai International Financial Centre has launched the world’s first venture studio platform to focus exclusively on ubiquitous finance and digital asset technologies.
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Dubai firm commissions a new RDF plant, a first in the region
We will continue to invest heavily in technology and innovation, as we remain committed to supporting the UAE’s drive for sustainability and the country’s mission to achieve a circular economy”, …
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Dubai Issues Its First Crypto Law Regulating Virtual Assets
On February 28, 2022, the Emirate of Dubai enacted Law No. 4 of 2022 on the Regulation of Virtual Assets (“VAL”) and established the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (&l …
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In pics: Digital artist shares his vision of a greener Dubai
And it looks absolutely mesmerising… When we think of the future of Dubai, we may immediately think of a futuristic city with the latest technology, possibly some flying cars and much more. However, …
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UAE’s EGA and Saudi’s Ma’aden extend technology cooperation
Ma’aden and EGA will additionally consider cooperation on the management of by-products from processes in the aluminium value chain, and aluminium recycling.
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UAE companies are at the forefront of advanced construction tech
Jason English, CEO, Al Laith, believes in leveraging disruptive technologies to help drive the UAE’s construction industry …
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UAE’s FoodTech Challenge 2022 Offers US$2 Million Prize For Innovative Food Security Solutions
Launched at the Expo 2020 Dubai, this year’s edition is aimed at early-stage startups with concepts and solutions related to managing food production, loss and waste to improve sustainability.
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Dubai Civil Defense begins commercial ops of Emirates Safety Laboratory to raise construction safety standards
Henceforth, ESL Laboratory and Certification will be the official authority to issue completion and compliance certificates for safety products in Dubai’s construction industry Dubai Civil Defense …
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UAE attracted $20.7bn in foreign direct investments in 2021, Ministry of Economy says
The UAE attracted Dh76 billion ($20.7bn) in foreign direct investments in 2021, up 3.9 per cent from 2020, as a result of measures it took to develop various economic sectors and ease of doing …
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Dubai market leader in science of aesthetics and innovation, says Celia Aesthetic CEO
Dubai’s beauty and cosmetics sector recorded 546,000 tonnes of imports, exports, and re-exports, generating a total value of Dh13.1 billion as of the first-half of …
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UAE-based startup CanCan is making custom kandooras using a mobile app
The app uses body-scanning technology to take accurate measurements Dubai: UAE-based startup CanCan is revolutionising the way the kandoora – a traditional dress worn by Arab men – is being …
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A third of UAE residents have invested in cryptocurrencies, survey finds
One month after Dubai adopted new laws governing virtual assets, 33 per cent of UAE residents say they have invested in cryptocurrencies, a survey has shown. This compares with 30 per cent of people …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Deconstruction of the Netherlands pavilion
The architecture of the Netherlands pavilion at Expo merged with its theme ‘connecting sustainable solutions in the areas of water, energy and food’. Expo 2020 Dubai: Deconstruction of the Netherlands …
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UAE Minister stresses opportunities for investors, manufacturers as industrial sector adds $38bn to GDP in 2021
The industrial sector still has much work to do to keep pace with growth targets and the UAE leadership’s ambitions for the future, Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber said UAE Minister stresses …
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‘Face pay’ is coming to the UAE
Visa and consumer authentication service PopID have teamed up to make paying for goods and services with your face a reality. ‘Face pay’ is coming to the UAE. consumer authentication, digital payments …
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Predictions for 2022: 6 key consumer trends in the UAE
Consumers have assimilated to the “new normal” and businesses, particularly retailers, in the UAE are adapting to evolving circumstances through flexible operating models that are shaping future …
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UAE: Student gets accepted into 23 universities in the UK and US
A Dubai College science student, who recently survived a life-threatening kidney transplant, has received acceptance offers from 23 prestigious universities in the UK and US. Pritvik Sinhadc, a young …
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