Their prototype, they said, took six months to construct and two weeks to assemble, but conception and design took them years. A group of students from Virginia Tech University, USA, won a Dh900,000 p…
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Microsoft OpenHack to supercharge UAE tech skillsets and solve industry challenges
UAE’s efforts in the field of smart solutions reflects that … “The World Bank tells us that every new technology job generates about 4.3 jobs in other industries,” said Hashish. “We must invest wise…
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Padding up with future technology alone will not help
The question is: Are corporate leaders in the UAE putting as much focus on the people side of the equation as they are on the new technology race? New research says: the answer is no. Fitting …
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UAE ministry to drive to your doorstep and offer services
The vehicle offers a bundle of services that are powered by the latest smart technology. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stressed the importance of utilising digital tools in the design and implementation …
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Abu Dhabi Executes World’s First Sharia-Compliant Bond with Blockchain Technology
Through the use of blockchain, an innovative bank in Abu Dhabi has executed the first transaction of this nature based on this disruptive technology. Emirates News Agency reports that Al Hilal Bank, w…
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Abu Dhabi Formula 2 test: Carlin’s Louis Deletraz fastest in opener
Louis Deletraz set the pace on the opening day of post-season Formula 2 testing in Abu Dhabi. Deletraz, who had his maiden Formula 1 outing with Haas earlier this week, led the way with a 1m49.984s ef…
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Abu Dhabi, lucrative alternative to Dubai for Middle East property investors
Abu Dhabi real estate investment offers attractive 30% yield and better value proposition, has strong economic footings with 60% of GDP of the entire UAE, and holding the world’s second largest fund. …
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Etisalat offering free WiFi until 9th December
Etisalat is offering free access to its super-fast ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. All UAE residents and international tourists can benefit from the promo…
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UAE downplays fuel shortage concern, says it has strongly stood with India to cover deficit
He pitched for reviewing the air service agreement between India and the UAE. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Maha govt to allot land for India-UAE-Saudi Arabia oil refinery in coming weeks: UAE envoy
The envoy said an agreement would soon be signed between the UAE and India for setting up a fast-track single window system for investments. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff …
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Flourishing China-UAE partnership shows huge growth potential
ABU DHABI – The partnership between key trading partners China and the United Arab Emirates is blooming and holds tremendous potential. This is according to Jiang Xiheng, Vice President at the China C…
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UAE Portrait of a Nation: Girl from China’s land of peonies is making ‘Friendship’ flourish in Dubai
“But I want to target more international customers. For that we will need to open in another area of Dubai. I have a business plan but I can’t afford to open a new branch now, first I need to save a l…
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Dubai highlights business events sector at IBTM
Dubai’s growing business events sector, a key contributor to the emirate’s economy, is being showcased this week to an audience of international meetings industry professionals at the ongoing IBTM Wor…
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Gallery: Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day
The UAE was born 47 years ago, when its founding father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan brought the seven emirates together to form a nation. Each year on 2 December, the UAE takes the oppo…
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Over 50 Indian firms explore investing in UAE economic zone
“More than 50 high-profile Indian business leaders have discovered the advantages of expanding their operations to Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone,” Jallad said. A RAKEZ release here said this special ec…
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Trip report: Emirates Boeing 777 new Business Class Brussels to Dubai
Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. I recently enjoyed a relaxing long weekend in Dubai. You can read my trip reports here: Review: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER new Business Cl…
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FutureHAUS Dubai Wins World’s Best Solar Home Prize
Home of the future takes first place at international competition, aimed to accelerate research on building sustainable, grid-connected, solar homes. FutureHAUS Dubai is an innovative, interdisciplina…
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