Aloft Dubai South has 145 loft-inspired rooms featuring a bed, a walk in shower, a 49-inch TV and wifi connectivity. Dining options include Nook, an all-day casual dining outlet serving …
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Now Is the Time to Enter Dubai Property Market, Kanoo Group Says
The downturn in Dubai’s property market is coming to an end, making it a good time to invest, the head of a Gulf family conglomerate said. Real estate prices are stable and in some cases are rising, M…
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Etisalat to offer free wifi for 10 days to mark National Day
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat will offer free access to its ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. The offer will be open to all UAE residents and …
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UAE National Day: Get free, faster WiFi for 10 days
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat on Thursday announced that it will offer free access to its super-fast ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. “All residents and i…
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UAE issues special coins, bank note to commemorate Year of Zayed
The UAE’s Central Bank has issued two commemorative coins – a silver coin and a one Dirham coin – as well as a Dhs100 denomination bank note with the ‘Year of Zayed’ logo to celebrate …
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Financing for Stage Two of the UAE national rail network has been agreed
The Ministry of Finance and Abu Dhabi Department of Finance sign agreement for financing Stage Two of the UAE national railway network. His Excellency Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for …
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UAE finance bodies reach deal on funds licensing
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) …
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Dubai has the world’s largest, completely automated, driverless metro line — and it shows how far behind the US really is
Dubai has the world’s third-largest automated, driverless metro system, a futuristic and highly reliable system that opened in 2009 and continues to be expanded. On a recent trip to Dubai, I rode the …
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UAE’s march to progress with leaders’ innovative vision
Fourteen-year-old Nazneen, who was born and raised in the UAE, said every year the country surprises her with a number of innovative solutions such as free WiFi in public places and even in Metro, sma…
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Internet Calling In The UAE: All Your Questions Answered
No, you cannot. Internet calling services can only be used on your home Wi-Fi network or mobile data package, depending on your type of subscription. The post Internet Calling In The UAE: All Your Que…
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These 33 countries have better mobile internet than WiFi
Even in countries like Qatar, UAE, and France, there is a noticeable speed difference between WiFi and data networks. A better comparison, however, would have been in regards to the reliability of spe…
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Moment thief uses wireless device to steal £89k Range Rover as owners sleep
A Range Rover was stolen in seconds from outside a couple’s £1.3 million home by a thief using a wireless scanning device. Marius Brazauskas activated the “re-programming equipment” to pick up the £89 …
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Mobile network download speeds beat WiFi in SA
In the United Kingdom, wi-fi was about 60% faster than mobile because, said the report, its mature fixed network helped data get to hotspots and on to users quickly. In countries such as Czech Republi…
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Kenyans Enjoy Faster Speeds on Mobile Than on WiFi
In 63% of countries, 4G mobile networks offer faster downloads compared to Wi-Fi. In countries such as Czech Republic, Oman, Greece, UAE, South Africa, Turkey and Iran to name a few, mobile internet s…
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Dubai Health Authority introduces smart home care
In a bid to provide homebound patients with safe, quality and timely healthcare services, Dubai Health Authority … These smart technologies also include wireless devices that are directly …
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UAE residents urged to chance Instagram passwords
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA … In September, they also advised residents against using WiFi in public areas. “Be wary of allowing your personal data to be visible to those ar…
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UAE rail network to be extended by 605km
head of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and Etihad Rail, signed the agreement. This came on the sidelines of the UAE Government Annual Meetings, co-chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …
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