The UAE remained in good standing at this year’s edition of the … while also urging the further expansion of fundamental research and linking it with finance. “The country is now tapping into the po…
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Pompeo talks tough on Iran while visiting UAE
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US wants to show Iran its actions have “a real high cost”, while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Pompeo said on Tuesday …
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UAE- Solar eclipse to darken skies on Friday the 13th
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The International Astronomical Center (IAC) in Abu Dhabi has announced that this Friday, July 13, a partial solar eclipse will take place. The eclipse will be visible from cer…
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Dubai property transactions sink despite government efforts to woo investors
Real estate transactions in Dubai reached a value of AED111 billion (USD30.2 billion) in the first half of 2018, Emirati officials revealed Saturday. This is down, however, from the AED132 billion in …
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Institutional investors set their sights on Dubai property
Institutional interest has been steadily rising in Dubai real estate. These players typically include banks, real estate investment trusts (Reits), insurance companies, etc. Although they have been pr…
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Dubai Expo 2020 5G takes digital into a new era
Expo 2020 Dubai is not waiting until 2020 to showcase the latest in innovation. It is already proving to be at the forefront of technology, becoming the first major commercial customer to access 5G se…
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates | Pompeo accuses Iran of using embassies for terror plots
Iran “should know that America is committed to keeping sea lines open, keeping the transit of oil available for the entire world,” Pompeo told Sky News Arabia, a network half-owned by a member of Abu …
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Dubai-based W Motors’ second car is the 789-hp Fenyr Supersport
Dubai-based automaker W Motors will show off its second-ever product at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. this weekend, the 789-horsepower Fenry Supersport. The Fenyr, which first debuted as …
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Hedge funds alleging $1.5bn Indian fraud fear they’ll ‘bleed dry’
This month, Dubai-based Abraaj Group, which once managed almost $14 … friends and business associates to siphon money from the fund. The hedge funds originally estimated the alleged fraud by IREO ex…
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The Debt Panel: ‘ ‘If I switch jobs, will I lose my gratuity to the bank?’
I took out a bank loan for Dh270,000 six months ago to build a new house in India. My monthly instalments are around Dh6,528. I work as a quantity surveyor in Dubai, earning Dh14,030 but I am thinking …
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AI Minister visits Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre, Silicon Park
DUBAI, 10th July, 2018 (WAM) — Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, AI, visited Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, the integrated free zone technology park, and met with Dr …
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Get unlimited in-flight WiFi on flights from Dubai. Here’s how
You can now fly from Dubai and enjoy uninterrupted internet on pocket-friendly price with this in-flight internet package. Flydubai launched a special “Surf and drive” offer for its passengers to enjo…
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Nortal, Al Maskari to offer technology expertise in UAE
Estonia-based Nortal, a multinational strategic change and technology company, and Al Maskari Holding (AMH) have signed a cooperation agreement to introduce Nortal’s unique solutions in the UAE. Norta…
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates | Pompeo talks tough on Iran while visiting the Emirates
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. wants to show Iran its actions have “a real high cost” while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. Speaking to Sky …
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Yorkshire to contest inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club can confirm it is to contest the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy at Zayed Cricket Stadium this October. Six of the greatest T20 teams are set to descend on the UAE cap…
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Robots, drones to aid rescue missions in Sharjah
Sharjah: First responders in Sharjah have acquired new tools to ensure better handling of emergencies. A rapid response vehicle equipped with hydraulic cutters to rescue people trapped in cars during …
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Sharjah private schools to be supervised by experts
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said on Monday that he is transferring the supervision of private schools in the emirate to …
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