ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday praised the long relationship his energy-hungry nation has had with the United Arab Emirates, a crucial oil supplier, at the start of a Mideast tour. Abe appeared briefly at a …
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UAE residents warned: Up to Dh1 million fine if you do this
“We ask you to always verify the source and to use the official accounts of the government to verify the news.” The TRA highlighted a provision of the UAE’s anti-cybercrime law that seeks to penalise violators with an imprisonment or fine of up to …
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Registration open for second Solar Decathlon Middle East
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that registration is now open for the second Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME). SDME was created through an agreement signed between Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) and the US …
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Dubai port operator puts name to hyperloop transport technology
The Dubai-based port operator DP World on Sunday put its name on the hyperloop technology it has already spent millions of dollars to develop, as work continues to make it operational. The cargo system, which is being designed alongside a possible …
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Dubai’s new innovation platform to facilitate conversations, collaboration
Space360, an innovation and knowledge-sharing platform designed to facilitate conversations between various entities and encourage collaboration has been launched in Dubai, it has been announced. Canon Middle East, a provider of imaging technologies and …
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Smart Dubai launches Global Network to connect smart cities
Dubai: Smart Dubai launched ‘The Smart Dubai Global Network,’ the largest international network of smart city stakeholders, on Monday during their annual event ‘Future, Now’ at Dubai Design District. The initiative aims to bring together partners …
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Financial Restructuring Committee Holds Its First Meeting at the UAE Ministry of Finance
The Financial Restructuring Committee held its first meeting at the Ministry of Finance (MoF), which was headed by HE Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of MoF and Chairman of the Committee. The meeting had the participation of representatives from MoF …
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Revealed: Where Abu Dhabi property prices, rents rose and fell in Q1
The Abu Dhabi residential property market heavily favoured buyers and renters in the first quarter with price decreases across the city, according to listings site Bayut.com. The company said rents fell by nearly a quarter in some areas compared to the …
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DP World, Virgin Hyperloop One to build hyperloop system for UAE cargo
Dubai: DP World, the Dubai-based ports operator … Phase two refers to the next level of detail for the still untested technology, including a specific route, and a more thorough feasibility study.
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Dubai to transport goods, people at 1,200kmph
“Dubai is in the cutting edge of everything,” said Sir Richard Branson. “What we are looking at is technology that will remove all the misery of travel.” Highlighting examples of how this will be possible, he said: “Travel between airports that normally …
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UAE- How female entrepreneurs will boost Middle East economies
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai’s well-earned moniker as a global trading hub is one of the stabilising pillars of the regional community. A robust economic environment not only helps create jobs and supports development but spreads technology and ideas …
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UAE’s telecoms regulator in talks to lift Skype, FaceTime ban
The UAE’s telecoms regulator is in talks with US technology firms Apple and Microsoft towards the potential lifting of a ban on video calling apps FaceTime and Skype, according to reports. Arabic newspaper Al Ittihad cited Telecommunications Regulatory …
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Dubai port operator, Hyperloop team up on high-speed cargo delivery
Dubai’s giant port operator DP World on Sunday joined hands … The new company, DP World Cargospeed, will create futuristic transport systems using Hyperloop’s tube-based technology to deliver goods and link existing road, rail and air transport …
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Pictures: Dubai’s DP World, Virgin Hyperloop One partner for cargo venture
Dubai’s DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One have announced a partnership for a new venture focussing on the use of high-speed transportation technology hyperloop for cargo. DP World Cargospeed is intended to “provide exceptional service for high-priority …
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MENA Through The Lens Of Full Scale Immersive Technologies
Grand examples are Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier Etihad Airways and Dubai’s real estate giant Jumeirah Group, two of the major Gulf brands, adopting VR technology in order to create immersive customer experiences and promote their products and services.
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Sharjah Police arrest gang selling fake antique gold coins
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested a two-member gang for cheating several people by selling counterfeit gold coins. Police said the two Asian men were arrested after receiving several complaints from their victims. Sharjah Police carried out a sting …
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Rafid to replace Saaed to attend road accidents in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sharjah police have deployed Rafid — a new service provider — to attend the traffic accidents in Sharjah replacing the existing Saaed service. Rafid officers will start responding to motorists involved in accidents in the emirates with effect …
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