The Innovation Impact Grant Programme of Expo Live attracted 11,000 applications from across the world over five cycles of participation.
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UAE economy on track for early recovery
The World Bank has predicted that the $414 billion UAE economy would grow by 2.4 per cent in 2022, after a contraction of 6.3 per cent in 2020 and a one per cent rise projected for 2021. The …
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Dubai’s intertwining heart-shaped lakes in the middle of the desert
Called Love Lake Dubai, it covers an area of 55,000 square metres (592,015 sq ft) and Google Maps shows it is visible from space. It is surrounded by 16,000 trees, with those on the perimeter forming …
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UAE’s Masdar inks Petronas deal for Asia renewables push
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi clean energy major, and Petronas have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore renewable energy opportunities across Asia and beyond. The two companies have agreed …
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UAE’s Masdar and Malaysia’s PETRONAS to explore renewable energy opportunities in Asia
Two companies have agreed to explore joint participation in a range of areas, with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy …
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The unbelievable mansions on Dubai’s $5 billion man-made islands
On Dubai’s $5 billion (£3.6bn … Completely car-free, the islands will run on clean energy such as solar and hydro fuels and its cafés and restaurants will only serve organic food. Landscaping will …
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Risks of emerging permanent work-from-home culture for UAE companies
According to a 2019 survey by the International Workplace Group, 10 percent of workers in the UAE said that they worked from home one to two days per week. This is in stark comparison to the global …
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UAE, Israel to develop advanced anti-drone system
IAI’s counter-unmanned aircraft system solutions are applied around the world to detect, identify and intercept a broad range of threats.
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Dubai Chamber Presents 36 Companies With CSR Label In H2-2020
while Corporate Business Services was honoured with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label – Environment for the first time. Dubai World Trade Centre received the Label for the third time. Himatrix Group, DGrade …
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Qatar resumes condensate exports to UAE after blockade lifted, data shows
Qatar has resumed exports of condensate to the United Arab Emirates after a three-year blockade was lifted, with a tanker offloading at the port of Dubai’s Jebel Ali port this week, Refinitiv Eikon …
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Dubai’s DIFC Investments full-year profit declines 74%
DIFC Investments, controlled by Dubai’s tax-free business hub, posted a 74 per cent drop in profit. Full-year profit net income fell to $31m from $118m a year ago, while revenue declined about 8 per …
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Beach City opens a huge new store on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
If you’re looking for super stylish beachwear and dinnerwear, look no further… When it comes to looking your best and rocking new outfits, Dubai is certainly a city where you need to take it to the …
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Sheraa introduces Sharjah’s dynamic ecosystem to Italian startups
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) recently hosted a delegation of founders representing Italy’s leading startups at its …
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Foster + Partners crowns Sharjah library with giant cantilevered roof
A slender roof cantilevers from all sides of The House of Wisdom, a tech-filled library that Foster + Partners has designed in Sharjah, UAE for the “digital future”. The two-storey building is located …
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Netanyahu cancels planned UAE visit – Israel’s Kan broadcaster
A planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday has been cancelled, Israel’s public broadcaster Kan said.
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Netanyahu says he postponed UAE visit due to Jordan overflight lag
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to visit the United Arab Emirates on Thursday but postponed the trip due to difficulties in coordinating an air corridor over Jordan, his office said.
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Israeli PM cancels UAE trip, citing disagreement with Jordan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it called off the Israeli leader’s visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing disagreements with the Jordanian government.
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