India’s Ambassador to UAE H.E. Mr Navdeep Singh Suri visited India Pavilion at the 37th edition of the Gitex Technology Week. He was impressed with the latest innovations showcased at Gitex, informed Mr Kamal Vachani, Hon. Regional Director of …
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Moodfit launches UAE expansion at GITEX
Moodfit is an online interior design platform that connects the client with professional interior designers to help them decorate their home or office for US$300, and its targeting the UAE market through GITEX Future Stars at GITEX Technology Week 2017.
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From flying taxis to robocops, Dubai as a tech pioneer
Known for its futuristic skyline and artificial islands, Gulf emirate Dubai has carved out a place alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas. At this year’s 37th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), which runs until Thursday …
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China’s robotics firm partners with UAE’s telecom giant
China’s Hanson Robotics, producer of the celebrity humanoid robot Sophia, is partnering with United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s … is showcasing Sophia at the ongoing IT fair Gitex Technology Week, which has gathered 4,100 exhibitors from over 70 …
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Abu Dhabi transport department uses drones to improve traffic flows
Dubbed Project Gernas, the initiative is licensed by the UAE’s civil aviation regulator and uses two … control centre and receives live video streams from the drones over a Wi-Fi connection. The transport department said the data collected is analysed …
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UAE: Qatar must shun ‘extremism’ to host 2022 World Cup
DUBAI/DOHA (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official said Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup should depend on it rejecting “extremism and terrorism”, in comments that drew the soccer tournament into the diplomatic row among rich Gulf monarchies …
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Sri Lanka hands Pakistan first test series defeat in UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan’s record of never having lost a test cricket series in the United Arab Emirates ended on Tuesday when Sri Lanka won the second match by 68 runs and swept the series. The gulf country has been Pakistan’s home …
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From Dubai to Windsor: Bread Meats Bread serves up sandwiches inspired by five-star dining
From the constantly changing, minimal menu to cooking techniques honed in high-end Dubai hotels, Bread Meats Bread isn’t your … and on CBC Television’s CBC News Windsor with Arms Bumanlag.
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Abu Dhabi regulator issues guidance on cryptocurrencies
and other aspects of the growing virtual currency landscape in the UAE, in a statement on its website. The regulator explained that ICOs are a means to raise cash, much like an initial public offering (IPO) in equity markets but through the issuance of a …
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General Insurance Corporation IPO to open on Wednesday: Here are 10 things you should know
The IPO, which constitutes 14.22 percent of post-offer paid-up … developed its overseas business through home office in Mumbai, branch offices in London, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, a representative office in Moscow, a subsidiary in South Africa and a …
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Dubai Financial Market : Al Ramz OGM convenes to elect board members
Dubai – Mubasher: Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, on Tuesday called for Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) on 31 October 2017, to elect new board members. The OGM will elect new four board members, after …
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Dubai Financial Market : DSI tops DFM on board resolution
Dubai – Mubasher: The latest resolution of the Drake and Scull International’s (DSI) board has reflected positively on its stock on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Tuesday. At Tuesday’s pre-closing, DSI’s stock rose 2% to AED 2, being the most …
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Dubai International Financial Centre Issues New Trust Law and Foundation Law for Public Consultation
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has today proposed a new Trust Law regime and a new Foundation Law regime. DIFC Authority’s Legislative …
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Iran Woman Cyclist Joins UAE Club
Iranian cyclist Mandana Dehghan has joined the UAE’s women’s cycling team Al Asayl. Dehghan is the first-ever Iranian woman cyclist to join a foreign cycling club, Tasnim News Agency reported. She will participate in a cycling competition in Thailand …
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UAE ranked world’s third strongest nation brand
The UAE has been ranked the world’s third strongest nation brand in a report released by valuation consultancy Brand Finance. The emirates scored 88.8 for brand strength in the sub-list placing it behind Singapore and Switzerland but ahead of Hong Kong …
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Stable banking system
DUBAI – Robust credit growth underpinned by strong capitalisation, stable funding and liquidity conditions. These are economic indicators cited by Moody’s Investors’ Service that it said will help the United Arab Emirates banking system to be as …
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Oil-rich Dubai adds a fleet of Uber Tesla electric cars
Dubai, the second largest sheikdom in the United Arab Emirates, rose to riches thanks to abundant oil. With some of the lowest fuel prices in the world, SUVs and inefficient vehicles roam the flashy Emirati city en masse. However, ride-sharing service …
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