Travelling through the Dubai International Airport will soon become a scene out of a Hollywood sci-fi movie as DXB plans to install the new ‘smart tunnel’ system. The (GDRFA) is working on a future project that will allow passengers to finish immigration …
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UAE terminates North Korean diplomatic mission
The UAE said on Thursday it was ending the mission of North Korea’s non-resident ambassador and terminating its own envoy’s services in Pyongyang, according to the official Twitter account of state news agency WAM. The UAE would also stop issuing new visas …
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Katrina Kaif Spotted Shopping At A Supermarket Like A Commoner In Abu Dhabi! View Pics
Luckily, Katrina Kaif has no such issues while she’s abroad as she was spotted shopping at a regular supermarket in Abu Dhabi after her shoot of Tiger Zinda Hai. She looked simple and without makeup and sported a casual grey tee and was all smiles at the …
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Dubai Economy Signs Partnership With VFS Global to Provide Business Registration Services Worldwide
Dubai Economy has signed an agreement with VFS Global, a world-leading Visa processing and Identity and Citizen Services specialist with presence across 129 countries, to extend varied e-services relating to business registration and licensing in Dubai.
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Dubai airport to replace immigration counters with ‘face-scanning fish’
… tunnel replaces counter and queues https://t.co/X778PCaD1z pic.twitter.com/fxxRu7A5lK Dubai has been home to some of the most innovative yet quirky technologies over the years, and its latest one might just be the best yet. Instead of the typical …
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Smart Dubai Exhibits Blockchain Strategy and Paperless Government Initiative at Gitex Technology Week 2017
Smart Dubai showcased the latest developments and additions to its flagship Dubai Blockchain Strategy, as well as to its artificial intelligence service, Rashid, at the GITEX Technology Week 2017, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 8-12.
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Dubai Airport to Install Automated Face Recognition Technology that Scan Faces
This time the Emirate of Dubai plans to automate face recognition technology at its two international airports. This face recognition will replace passport control in 2018. So in near future, passengers will pass in front of almost 80 cameras in tunnel …
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UAE-Saudi Business Forum 2017 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with more than 1,000 participants
Under the slogan ‘Together … Forever,’ the UAE-Saudi Business Forum was held yesterday (Wednesday, October 11, 2017) in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Excellency H.E. Engr. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy and H.E. Dr …
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UAE-Saudi Business Forum kicks off in Abu Dhabi
More than 1,000 officials, investors and entrepreneurs attended the UAE-Saudi Business Forum yesterday (October 11) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The forum themed ‘Together … Forever’, which was held at the Emirates Palace Hotel, included three sessions that …
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Dubai showcases business events offerings at Imex America
Dubai’s growing business events offerings and increasing levels of support for associations are among the key developments under the spotlight this week at Imex America, a leading exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Planners are finding …
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Dubai drivers to be rewarded for following speed limits
Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, told Gulf News that the idea behind the initiative is to encourage drivers to earn points by not exceeding speed limits. “It is a unique idea and is part of Dubai Police’s …
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The bank of the future
Today, for our mobile banking application, Snapp, our oldest customer is almost 92 years old, while the youngest is 18. All this comes as the infrastructure for digital becomes well entrenched in the UAE. Mobile phone penetration is now at a world-record …
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Saudi-UAE partnership highlighted
Abu Dhabi, Oct. 12 (BNA): The UAE-Saudi Together Forever Forum has started under the patronage of Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs and organized by Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Economy, Department of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce …
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Sharjah Department of eGovernment sets out aims at Gitex 2017
The prime purpose of all this making life more convenient for residents of the emirate, according to Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, director general at Sharjah DeG. “Our Vision 2021 objectives to transform Sharjah into a smart city are …
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Business In The Baltic: Latvia Is Eager To Forge Strong Ties With UAE Businesses
Over the last few years, the UAE and Latvia have taken their relationship to the next level. In fact, the UAE was the first Arab country to open an embassy in the Baltic region in 2014, and soon after, Latvia appointed its first ambassador to the country …
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UAE legal reform is speeding up, says top lawyer
The pace of legal reform in the UAE is quickening, as authorities seek to curb bureaucracy and tackle petty crime, according to a prominent Emirati lawyer. Essam Al Tamimi told Arabian Business that significant progress has been made to refresh antiquated …
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Watch out for road closures in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay
Motorists will have to face another morning of congested roads from Sharjah, inbound to Dubai before the weekend starts. Several roads along Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are also closed. Motorists are advised to plan ahead if they will be driving …
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