A man has been arrested in Abu Dhabi on charges of trying to steal UAE secrets, a news report has revealed. According to the Khaleej Times report, the arrest was made after a tipoff was received …
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Man charged with stealing Dh73.5 million diamond in Dubai
They then arranged to ship it with some clothes out of the UAE by express service … Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on WhatsApp. Make sure you add our number +971545860953 u…
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South Africa, UAE sign extradition treaty that may target Gupta brothers
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa has signed an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates, the justice minister said on Thursday, raising the prospect of the Gupta brothers, friends of form…
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Video from station close to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatens missile strikes on UAE, Saudi Arabia over parade attack
The video tweeted and later deleted by the semi-official Fars news agency comes as Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed Riyadh and Abu Dhabi for the attack in the city of Ahvaz on …
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UAE entities play key role in Seychelles solar plant project
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, better known as Masdar, will help build a 5MW solar power plant with battery storage in the Republic of Seychelles. The project is being financed by a AED31 million lo…
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The company was today revealed as Expo 2020’s Official Payment Technology Partner at a forum in Barcelona.
Mastercard will use technology including augmented and virtual reality, and biometrics such as facial and fingerprint recognition, as well as new payment methods including contactless and wearable tec…
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UAE- Take control of health with technology
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Home Blood Pressure Monitoring is most suited to hypertensive patients who wish to contribute to their own health management. Correct measurements are affected by the …
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Dubai: Internet City
The UAE’s growing technology sector combined with changing laws around foreign ownership of companies makes it an increasingly attractive trade and investment destination for Chinese companies, accord…
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UAE universities retain presence in THE World University Rankings
All four UAE universities listed very highly for their international … Formed through the merger of the original Khalifa University with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and the Petrol…
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Carrefour launches new scan&go tech in Dubai supermarkets
Hani Weiss, CEO, and Miguel Povedano, chief operating officer of Carrefour UAE, said the new technology at Carrefour in City Centre Mirdif allows customers to scan and bag the items they wish to purch…
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Look: Stephen Hawking-inspired pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020
Dubai: The excitement for Dubai Expo 2020 is … for producing large-scale performative sculptures that blend together technology and poetry. One of his notable woks is the interactive Fifth …
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Dubai, Japan sign agreement on financial tech
27 (Xinhua) — Financial service authorities of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan have signed an agreement about cooperation on financial technology (FinTech), said an official statement on …
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UAE increases petrol prices for October
The UAE on Thursday revised the fuel prices for the month of October … Microsoft More from Khaleej Times Technology at heart! CBSE Grade 10, 12 board exams to begin in February 2019 Video: Massive f…
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Dubai’s Swarovski-inspired tower nears completion
Sparkle Towers, a residential project being built in Dubai Marina in a deal with crystal giant Swarovski, is nearing completion, according to project advisors. Recently-founded Devmark, a business cre…
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UAE raises benchmark rate by 25 basis points following Fed increase
The Central Bank of the UAE raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points following a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, which indicated further moves are likely this year and next. The UAE …
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Sharjah could be considering a three-way banking merger
Invest Bank and United Arab Bank (UAB) reinforces the consolidation already underway in the UAE’s crowded banking industry. About 50 banks operate in the UAE with a population of about 9 million …
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UAE central bank raises interest rates by 25 bps
The UAE central bank (CBUAE) said on Wednesday it was raising its repo rate by 25 basis points, and also raising interest rates on the issuance of its certificates of deposit in line with the increase …
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