Industry conversation around smart cities has intensified in the last few years, with events such as Dubai’s ongoing Gitex Technology Week providing a platform for construction companies to better und…
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Dubai’s RTA unveils driverless taxi, Nol loyalty program
“This taxi will be tried and tested at Dubai Silicon Oasis before the end of this year. The idea is to prove the technology that was suited to the environment of Dubai to understand the gaps in terms …
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UK royal opens HQ of new UAE digital trade bank
Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, opened the headquarters of the Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank in Abu Dhabi. The headquarters of the Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank in Abu Dhabi, which is set to launch operations next y…
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Dubai property market ‘best bet for HNWIs’
With its high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and investments in building a world-class infrastructure, Dubai, UAE, guarantees strong returns for all international investors who are buying pre…
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Dubai to provide free wifi onboard all its 10,800 taxis
Dubai is set to provide free wifi onboard its entire taxi fleet of 10,800 vehicles, Dubai Media Office (DMO) confirmed on Wednesday. The move comes following an agreement signed between the city …
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Dubai picked to host first overseas Russian innovation hub
Dubai Internet City (DIC) has signed an agreement with the Russian Export Centre (REC) to launch the first Russian Centre for Digital Innovations and Information and Communication Technologies outside …
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Streets of Dubai to now be monitored by AI cameras attached to taxis
If the results of the 10 taxis’ trial is successful, the technology will be implemented in 500 taxis, and later into all taxis operating in Dubai. Dubai taxis have been enhanced with several …
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UAE telco Etisalat, Tappy unveil new payment enabled wearables
Tappy Technologies, the wearable payment enabler, and UAE-based telco Etisalat have announced a partnership to offer payment and access enabled wearables in the UAE. As the consumer demand for contact…
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UAE to face Australia in one-off T20I
The United Arab Emirates will take on Australia in a one-off Twenty20 International in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday. The contest, which has been …
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Dubai property prices sink, market equilibrium not expected soon: Report
Dubai property prices declined at an accelerated pace in the third quarter, with off-plan sales volumes impacted the most amid general market uncertainty, according to property consultancy Chestertons …
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Nadia Murad to Speak at Sharjah Conference Aimed at Boosting Opportunities for MENA’s Youth
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — In the run up to one of MENA region’s premier conferences dedicated to addressing development challenges and humanitarian issues, the third edition of ‘Invest …
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Abu Dhabi’s financial hub launches arbitration centre
The centre caters to the ongoing strong demand for arbitration as parties’ preferred form of dispute resolution for their commercial or civil disputes, state news agency WAM reported. Anchored in the …
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Saudi Tensions Add to Dubai Stock’s Worst Year Since 2008
(Bloomberg) — Traders are running out of reasons to stay in Dubai’s stock market as it heads for its worst year since the 2008 debt crisis. Dubai’s main equities gauge has lost 19 percent this year, …
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Dubai-bound Air India Express plane develops technical snag at Trichy airport
TRICHY: A Dubai-bound Air India Express plane was grounded at Trichy International Airport on Wednesday following a technical snag. Air India Express flight AXB611, which arrived here at 12.05am …
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Sharjah launches two new financial e-services
which is available in the smart application (Chat Pot), reported Emirates news agency Wam. Sharjah Finance Department, during its participation at the Gitex, also introduced an application entitled: ” …
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Live blog: Pakistan v Australia, second Test at Abu Dhabi
PAKISTAN v Australia, second Test, day one — AUSTRALIA is looking to take a surprise first innings lead in the second Test after bowling Pakistan out on day one. Australia resumes the day at 2-20 foll…
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Live: All the latest updates from the Gitex technology event in Dubai
Officials say robots could eventually make up 25 per cent of Dubai’s police force. Gulf Business caught up with Dubai Internet City managing director Ammar Al Malik following the earlier …
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