Dubai, UAE: Finastra today announced the appointment of Mike Stawchansky to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Innovation Officer. Mike is working in the Office of the CEO and is …
New satellite launched to monitor oil & gas industry methane emissions
A satellite known as “MethaneSAT,” supported by Alphabet’s Google and the Environmental Defense Fund group, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 4 to monitor oil and gas …
Dubai restaurants and bars opening soon in 2024
From fancy eateries to lush beach clubs, and rooftop bars to casual diners, we cannot wait to check out all the new restaurants and bars opening soon in Dubai. If you’re looking for places to eat at …
10 must-see art shows in Dubai in 2024
From expansive art galleries to educational art exhibitions in Dubai, plus a fantastic line-up of creative spaces, the city is a brilliant hub for artists. And if you’re an art connoisseur, you’ll be …
UAE Ministry of Defence, Masdar to develop multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, was formed in 2021 to develop distributed solar, energy storage and hybrid solutions for commercial and industrial …
UAE: Would you allow your child to romance companions powered by AI?
New survey shows half of global public ‘would rather live without a close friend than without their cellphone’ …
How Technology is Transforming Cargo Management
Future advancements in cargo technology and management will coincide with Dubai’s planned expansion as a global financial centre.
UAE Ministry of Defence, Masdar sign partnership agreement to develop multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi
The UAE Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) have signed a partnership agreement to develop multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi. Emerge, a joint venture between the …
UK minister to visit UAE to deepen ties with space industry
The UK minister of science, research and innovation will visit the UAE in the near future to strengthen the ties between the two countries’ space industries.Speaking to The National at the Space Comm …
Real-life superheroes? Pilots take to the skies of Dubai in jet suits
Pilots flew through the skies in jet suits in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, last week as part of a flying competition held by jet suit company Gravity.
UAE: TRENDS Education Conference recommends educational policies to protect national identity
Participants in the second edition of the TRENDS International Education Conference stressed the need for innovative educational policies to preserve identity and support positive youth behaviour.The …
Mission-ready: UAE astronauts complete NASA training
The NASA programme further expanded UAE astronauts’ skill set to cover critical areas such as spacewalking, robotics and piloting the T-38 training jet …
The majority of the UAE public feel AI is a force for good, Ithra’s digital wellbeing global report reveals
Top Findings under Six Key Global Themes of the survey: A Healthier Balance: People are finding a better balance in their use of technology and are increasingly aware of its negative impact on their …
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Like her ancestors before her, Emirati astronaut Nora AlMatrooshi has spent much of her life gazing up at the stars and dreaming of flying to the Moon. But being a Muslim made me aware of the …
A tech company is growing diamonds in the desert
In 2022, he co-founded Dubai-based 2DOT4 Diamonds … Placed inside a reactor, the seed is exposed to gases such as hydrogen, methane, oxygen, and argon. It also undergoes a pressure of up to 180 …
Etisalat Misr restoring mobile services following fiber optic cable cut in Cairo
Etisalat By E& In Egypt, one of the four local mobile network operators, is currently working to restore service to its full capacity after a partial outage in several neighbourhoods in Cairo impacted …
The reality of 5.5G technology: A game-changer in telecommunications
With the UAE emerging as a global leader in 5G technology, the Du spokesperson highlighted the pivotal role played by telecommunications providers in laying the foundation for transformative use cases …