The Middle East is on track to attracting more than $100 billion annually in strategic capital expenditure by 2026, spread across oil and gas, renewable energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure and …
UAE AI minister’s warning on tech vs humans: ‘Only way you can stand a chance is…’
UAE minister Omar Sultan Al Olama repeatedly stressed that the biggest risk for humans lies in becoming too specialised in a single skill set. | World News …
UAE places climate action on top of its agenda, says minister
Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), …
Chinese EV giant BYD confirms talks with UAE authorities for autonomous push
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is in discussions with UAE authorities to deploy driverless cars and establish a research and development centre, with an announcement anticipated in January.
UAE joins global Bitcoin hashrate competition through government-backed miners
The UAE has officially entered Bitcoin mining with government backing, joining a growing list of nation-states participating in cryptocurrency mining operations.
UAE Cybersecurity Council warns of surge in AI-driven fraud
UAE Cybersecurity Council highlights rising AI-enabled fraud risk, warning that advanced phishing now accounts for over 90 per cent of digital breaches …
Etisalat sells Thuraya stake for $37 million
WASHINGTON — Emirati telecommunications company Etisalat has sold its 28 percent stake in satellite operator Thuraya to fellow Emirati satellite operator YahSat for $37 million. Etisalat, which helped …
Dewa wins ‘Innovative Power Technology of the Year’ award at Asian Power Awards 2025
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has won the ‘Innovative Power Technology of the Year – UAE’ award at the Asian Power Awards 2025, one of …
Dubai satellite launch delayed, new date announced
The launch of DMSat-1 has been postponed until Sunday, due to a surge in voltage, the Russian space agency Roscosmos has announced. The Dubai Municipality and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre …
Dubai’s striking O-14 development has solid solar credentials
Dubai can lay claim to some of the world’s most outlandish buildings with more on the way, and many are also at the forefront of innovation in eco- and- environmentally friendly design. Joining their …
Why Saudi, UAE are becoming the world’s next AI heavyweights
From agentic systems and physical AI to sovereign models built around national priorities, the two Gulf economies are emerging as central players …
53 operators in 29 African countries launch 5G in 2025
Africa’s 5G rollout has reached a significant milestone, with 53 operators across 29 countries now offering commercial 5G services as …
flydubai turns to AI-driven technology to sharpen ground operations
New partnership with ZestIoT aims to improve turnaround efficiency, collaboration and passenger experience as the airline continues to expand …
Semicon Summit – Dubai 2025 Showcases Engineering Depth and Real-World Collaboration, Positioning the UAE as a Rising Semiconductor Hub
The inaugural Semicon Summit – Dubai 2025 concluded successfully, establishing itself as a working, engineering-driven platform for the semiconductor ec …
Etisalat acquires 50% stake in West African mobile operator Atlantique Telecom
20 April 2005Deal gives Corporation 10-year management contract for operations in six countriesAbu Dhabi – Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) today announced that it had entered into a …
Etisalat acquires 50% stake in West African mobile operator Atlantique Telecom
20 April 2005Deal gives Corporation 10-year management contract for operations in six countriesAbu Dhabi – Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) today announced that it had entered into a …
Etisalat Answers BlackBerry Subscriber Queries
BlackBerry Unlimited Global Plan Keeps Users Constantly Connected During Travel Without any Additional Fees Costs of BlackBerry Messenger included in package Abu Dhabi, July 1, 2009: Etisalat today …