A new award constituted by the UAE is expected to lead innovations in this direction, especially in battery capacity, wireless charging and related aspects, a top official said here on Wednesday.
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Tech spending in the UAE could touch Dh60b by year-end
Dubai: The UAE is seeing increased spending in technology helped in large part by the digital transformation. The information and communication technology (ICT) spend could rise to $16.38 billion …
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UAE’s gold shoppers stack up on bars to beat VAT
Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE were picking up 10-and 20-gram bars in “record” numbers this week and making full use of their VAT-free status. On November 5 alone, more than 2 tonnes of gold …
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Abu Dhabi Bourse Issues Cryptocurrency Thought Paper
Abi Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Tuesday issued a paper on crypto and distributed ledger infrastructure, Emirates News Agency reported … and stakeholders.” Abu Dhabi is witnessing …
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Dubai court rejects ex-wife’s claim to seize superyacht Luna
On Wednesday, in a verdict obtained by Gulf News, Dubai Court ruled that it was “dismissing the case and orders the claimant to pay the expenses and Dh1,000 as attorney fees.” The court …
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Dubai Police officers begin training on hover bike
Dubai’s police force is training to use hover bikes for emergencies in the not too distant future. CNN reports that HoverSurf, which partnered with Dubai Police to display a branded version of …
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Dubai Police ‘starts training’ on flying bikes, eyes 2020 launch
Dubai Police has reportedly started training officers to use a flying motorbike that was first showcased at the tech exhibition GITEX in 2017. According to CNN, California-based startup Hoversurf has …
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Tech Mix Conference in Dubai Showcases Innovative Solutions From UAE and Italian Startups
H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chamber, stressed importance of hosting the conference as it serves as an ideal platform for the business community in Dubai to learn about the latest sma…
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Dubai’s best bars and restaurants with sunset views 2018
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai (050 900 4868). The bar is an impressive 68 floors up, so perfect for a bit of sunset appreciation (and potential vertigo). The large windows are ideal for a bit of misty-eyed …
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Indian mid-sector hotel brand plans Dubai foray
the two major business districts of Dubai.” Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Abdul Aziz Al Mutawa, CEO of Al Waleed Real Estate, said: “There was a need for a midscale hotel of this calibre in this location. Indi…
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Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi becomes Andaz branded
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has this week officially opened Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, turning the iconic ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’ into the first Andaz branded hotel in the Middle East. The proper…
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Children in the UAE among youngest in the world to own first mobile phone
Dubai: Children in the UAE desire mobile screen … aged three, told Gulf News. “I feel really bad about it, but sometimes parenting is tough and screen time is a necessary treat.”
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UAE minister hails Sharjah book fair
Sharjah: The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is one of many achievements that put the country on the forefront of cultural movements internationally, a UAE minister has said. Mohammad Al …
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If hit by data breach, UAE firms not compliant with GDPR could face fines of $23m
Many UAE companies remain “critically vulnerable … Since May this year, local companies which do business in Europe (or have dealings with European nationals) are required to comply with …
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Dubai HeliShow unveils new tech innovations
The second day of the of Dubai HeliShow 2018, the biennial International Helicopter Technology and Operations Exhibition, displayed an array of latest helicopter technologies, amidst wide internationa…
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UAE’s Yahsat satellite spreads opportunities in Africa
Having to conduct your business from your local burger joint because of unreliable internet connectivity should be a necessity that – even for the humblest of freelancers or start-up entrepreneurs – b…
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How Warner Bros. Cast Its Spell On Abu Dhabi
2018 GB’s Powell wins Grand Slam gold in Abu Dhabi BBC News – 14:57 PM GMT October 29, 2018 Judo sends a message of peace to the world during the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam on World Judo Day Euronews – 22:0…
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