A total of 1,076 companies from 52 countries are taking part in the virtual edition of two of the region’s biggest events being hosted by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) – Water, Energy, …
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5 scenarios: What’s next for smartphones?
DUBAI: My mum, now 79 … The changes will come on two fronts: battery chemistry and wireless charging. Today, you always run out of juice on your smartphone. Even high-end phones, with massive …
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UAE Central Bank fines 2 exchange houses for violating rules
The UAE Central Bank on Monday said it imposed administrative sanctions on two exchange houses for violating rules pertaining to anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism and illegal …
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Xpressions Style sets off on expansion strategy
Dubai — Xpressions Style … It recently inaugurated its new outlet at City Centre Deira, adding to its portfolio of more than 39 stores, stand-alone and shop-in-shop concepts across the UAE. The …
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After Okaying UAE F-35s, Israel Asks For F-22 Raptors—Here’s Why That’s Not Likely To Fly
However, after acceding to the F-35 sale to UAE, Gantz reportedly renewed a long-standing Israeli request to authorize to F-22 exports. Israel’s prior requests for F-22s were blocked due to the 1998 …
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Wetex 2020: Dubai goes green
Dubai intends to transform the energy sector by reducing dependence on fossil fuel and increasing the share of alternative clean energy through smart management and futuristic policies, officials said …
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Woman falls to death from Sharjah building while escaping from cops
A woman fell to death from a Sharjah highrise as she apparently tried to escape from the police during a raid. The 30-year-old Filipina fell from the sixth floor of the building in Al Majarah, the …
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Focus will be on Women’s T20 Challenge in Sharjah; Chantham to be first Thai batter in league
HYDERABAD: Even as the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League reaches the business end of the tournament, the focus shifts to the Women’s T20 Challenge which will be held from November 4 to 9 at …
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First-time investors make up 70% of Dubai’s property deals in 2020
Dubai: Current property prices in Dubai sure are attracting first-time buyers – there were 10,728 of them who bought homes and other assets in the city during the first nine months of 2020. They made …
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UAE residents are pushing back timeframes to purchase smartphones
UAE residents have pushed their deadline to purchase smartphones to every three years from previously one to two years. Added to this, w “Earlier, when smartphones came out with their releases, there …
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Linksys AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 router goes on sale in UAE
Linksys said that its max-stream AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR 7350) has gone on sale in the Middle East at an affordable price. It is now available for purchase in the UAE for AED 629 at leading …
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Dubai To Introduce Facial Recognition Tech In Public Transport To Enhance Security
Dubai is all set to roll out a brand new feature of facial recognition system on public transport in a bid to strengthen security for the local, said officials.
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Hamdan inaugurates virtual edition of WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2020
Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), on Monday virtually inaugurated the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the Dubai Solar …
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Dubai free economic zone open for international business without initial investment
The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC), a free economic zone, has rolled out an offer to international companies to set up a representative office in the emirate in five working days for a free …
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What business owners must know when disclosing ‘Ultimate Beneficial Owner’ details in the UAE?
Dubai: In the past few years the number of reports … With an industry-wide clampdown for banks and corporations to know who they do business with, this is why firms or lenders now go through …
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UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Brings Life-Changing Water Solution to Thousands in Cambodian Villages
Zayed Sustainability Prize finalist’s technology delivers a source of vital clean water to vulnerable communities. Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now li …
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Dubai Celebrates Setting Guinness World Record for Largest Fountain
The Palm Fountain was unveiled on Dubai’s waterfront and now has the distinction of being the largest fountain in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The title was previously …
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