When she reached Dubai, an agent picked her up and sent her to an office located on the Dubai border. According to her brother, if she didn't knew the Wi-Fi password, she would be still stuck there. "A few days after my sister were sent to the office on ... ( read original story ...)
UAE royal’s remarks on control of mosques condemned
"One cannot simply open a mosque and invite everyone to attend and to preach," Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's minister of state for tolerance, told German news agency DPA in an interview on Tuesday. Sheikh Nahyan said that Germany ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Selects Entrepreneur Day Competition Winner
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for ... Six shortlisted applicants presented their business plans to a live audience and judging panel as part of the startup pitch competition. Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni presented the award to the ... ( read original story ...)
Sharjah students claim ‘human image’ world record
DUBAI: Children from the India International School in Sharjah, UAE, sailed into the Guinness World Records on Tuesday. A total of 4,882 students from 12 different nationalities dressed in the UAE’s national colors and took to the school’s football ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to increase inflight Wi-Fi connectivity in 2020
Passengers on Emirates' Boeing 777X aircraft will be able to access a new generation Wi-Fi as the Dubai carrier strengthens its partnership with France’s Thales Group. Emirates said on Wednesday that it signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its ... ( read original story ...)
Miral Paves the Way for Personalized Digital Visitor Experiences on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based developer, Miral, has embarked on a major digital transformation project to create a seamlessly connected destination of world-class theme parks and attractions on Yas Island. Advancing Miral's vision to create unique and immersive ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates, Thales ink deal to equip new planes with next gen Wi-Fi
The airline said demand for Wi-Fi on board has been steadily increasing and today over ... Subscribe to Arabian Business' newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox. ( read original story ...)
Revealed: what’s next on Dubai RTA’s 3D printing list?
Dubai's transport authority has unveiled plans to expand its use of 3D printing technology to include the construction of a pedestrian bridge and a marine transport stationi The committee responsible for the Implementation of Dubai 3D Printing Strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai South mulls plan to launch eco-friendly transport system
Dubai South is to carry out a feasibility study on possible plans to launch an environmentally friendly transport system using hydrogen technologies. The 145-square kilometre master-planned city, which was launched by the Dubai government in 2006 ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s DIFC Just Announced A $100M Fund For Fintech Startups
Dubai International Financial Centre has (DIFC) launched a $100 million fund to invest in financial technology startups. The fund will focus on companies in the incubation and growth stages looking to access markets in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. ( read original story ...)