Sharjah: More than 850,000 passengers have passed through the 16 smart gates at Sharjah International Airport’s departure and arrival terminals in the last nine months with interactive features enabling travellers to clear passport control within 20 seco …
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Why does Fintech matter to the financial services
Dubai: Fintech is a rapidly emerging industry that covers the overlapping space of technology with financial services. With the growing application of technology, financial services industry can no longer ignore this latest development. With the increasing …
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Transforming the UAE’s banking industry through digital innovation
The UAE’s banking sector is about to take a giant digital leap with the launch of the Emirates Digital Wallet, which is scheduled to take place within the next few months. The first-of-its-kind wallet, developed and implemented under the aegis of the UAE …
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Dubai developer Nakheel targets growth in recurring revenue
DUBAI (Reuters) – Property developer Nakheel wants recurring income to increase to more than 50 percent of all revenue by 2021 as it opens more shopping malls in Dubai, its chairman told Reuters. Nakheel, the developer of the palm shaped islands in the …
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RAK Properties Reports Record Half-Year Results
Leading property development firm RAK Properties PJSC has announced … The firm, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, currently boasts total assets valued at (AED 5.11 Billion), a significant increase on the AED 4.99 billion recorded at …
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Big 5 Solar focus on Building Integrated Photovoltaics
The Big 5 Solar event, scheduled to be held in Dubai in November, will shed light on the future of solar energy in the UAE and the region and the need for new regulations for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BiPV). The event, from November 26 to 29 at …
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DEWA facility at Dubai solar park 50% ready
RELATED ARTICLES: DEWA visits 3D-printed lab at MBR Solar Park | DEWA’s $136m R&D facility to be completed by 2020 | DEWA completes 88% of $46m water pipeline project The Innovation Centre under construction for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA …
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Dubai Dewa earns region’s first renewable certificate recognition
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s 13MW first phase of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has received the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) issued in 2017, making it the first organisation in the Arabian Gulf to …
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CleanMax Solar eyes 40% revenue from overseas business in 3 years
“While we continue to grow in India in the rooftop and open access solar power segment, we are pursuing growth in international markets mainly the Middle East and South-East Asia. We are currently looking at the UAE market and soon we will spread our …
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority : DEWA First in Region to Receive International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC)
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s 13MW first phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has received International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) issued in 2017. The move supports DEWA’s commitment to the environment and its …
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Dubai sees 16.8% increase in real estate transaction values in H1 2017
Dubai saw a 16.8 per cent increase in the total value of real estate transactions conducted in the emirate in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) The figures for the first six months of …
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72-hour sale: More bargains from fashion labels in Dubai
Dubai: This week’s 72-hour exclusive sale of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) promised to be one of the most exciting for bargain shopaholics in the UAE, with the latest line-up of brands consisting of popular budget fashion labels that already offer price …
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Dubai’s RTA to carry out road works at five congested spots
Business Bay and Al Quoz Industrial area. “These traffic solutions are part of RTA’s strategic plan that provides for examining the traffic in densely populated areas all over Dubai streets,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of RTA.
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Dubai Customs and Emirates Airlines Sign Agreement to Raise Service Standards
Dubai Customs represented by the Passenger Operations Department at Dubai’s airports has signed a service level agreement (SLA) with Emirates Airlines. The purpose of the SLA is to ensure higher standard of performance, maintain a safe and secure …
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Dubai real estate deals up 16% to Dh132 billion…
Dubai Marina accounted for 2,529 transactions, followed by Business Bay with 2,146 transactions, Al Barsha South 4 with 2,001 transactions, Jebel Ali 1 with 1,931 transactions, and in fifth place Al Thaniya 5 with 1,501 transactions. In terms of value …
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Nedaa And Nokia Partner For A Fully Local Innovation Lab In Dubai
Find out how to optimize your website to give your customers experiences that will have the biggest ROI for your business. Register Now » Nedaa, the Dubai government’s security networks provider has entered into an agreement with ICT multinational Nokia …
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Modhesh World Brings West African Music to Dubai
The live show performed at Show Town zone in Hall 6 of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) aims to bring the drumming beats and unique dance form of West Africa to a global audience in Dubai. Four performers use the ‘djembe’, a rope-tuned goblet drum …
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