DUBAI – A Dh12 billion solar power project to meet Dubai’s growing energy needs was launched on Monday by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the …
Space42, Viasat Unveil ‘Equatys’ Neutral Space Tower for Shared 5G Satellite Infrastructure
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Viasat, a global leader in satellite and secure communications, announced they intend to form Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable global …
UAE leads as Mena’s most diversified startup hub amid 74% funding surge
The UAE continued to attract landmark deals that reinforce its position as the region’s most diversified startup hub as funding across the Middle East and North Africa surged in August. In August, …
Dubai-based airline Emirates suspends flights to DFW Airport over 5G uncertainty
An Emirates Boeing 777-200 taxis past an American Airlines jet near Terminal D at DFW International Airport. (File Photo/Tom Fox) Dubai-based airline Emirates is suspending flights to DFW …
Revolutionary social networking app “SureSpace” launches in Dubai to end the doomscrolling epidemic
Dubai-based community-first platform promises to liberate users from algorithm addiction and restore human connection in the digital age …
Space42 and Viasat to Launch Equatys Venture with Access to World’s Largest Coordinated Spectrum Block for Global Direct to Device Services
Enables global delivery of D2D services wherever terrestrial networks are not availableCreates industry-first space tower company model, implementing shared space and ground Non-Terrestrial-Network …
UAE-Based PRYPCO Lands First Middle East Proptech Backing From General Catalyst
Series A round led by General Catalyst, marking the Massachusetts-based venture capital firm’s first investment in the Middle East’s real estate technology sector. Founded by Amira Sajwani in the …
‘UAE has done wonders in space’: 23-year-old Indian woman set to reach stars in 2029
Contrary to media reports, Jahnavi Dangeti is not the first Indian girl to go to space with Nasa — but she is the first from her village en route to touch the stars with Titans Space …
More than 200 spots in Dubai offer access to free WiFi
Dubai: Telecom operator du has rolled out free WiFi services in more than 200 locations in Dubai and aims to offer it across more than 300 locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi by the end of the year, …
UAE weather: Temperatures to dip below 25ºC next week
The country is transitioning from the scorching summer months into milder autumn, as the Safriya began on September 6 …
Travelling to the UAE? Here’s how tourists can get free eSIMs on arrival
UAE airports now offer tourist eSIMs. Visitors can avoid roaming charges. These digital SIMs activate instantly. They provide data and local numbers. Du offers a free eSIM with 10GB data for one day.
UAE delegation expands strategic tech cooperation with Finland in high-level meetings
A UAE delegation led by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, has concluded a successful three-day visit to Finland, building on a previous trip that identified …
GITEX Global 2025: The World’s Biggest Tech Event Returns in Dubai
Rabat – GITEX Global, the largest and most influential technology and startup gathering in the world, is coming back in 2025 with its biggest edition yet. GITEX Global, the largest and most …
Dubai students propose crash-resistant airplane design with giant airbags
A bizarre idea of making airplanes crash-resistant with airbags has been presented at this year’s James Dyson Award by two engineering students from Dubai.The two tech enthusiasts named …
ANRA Enters Dubai! Scalable UTM System Drives Low Altitude Economic Upgrade
ANRA Technologies officially opened its regional office in Dubai on September 10, 2025, marking a new phase for its business in the Middle East market. Following the acquisition of a large contract to …
GOWEX : GOWEX WiFi Free, a first step to provide the best infrastructure to Dubai before the EXPO 2020
GOWEX and DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority), an independent economic zone established in the Emirate, will provide WiFi Access and smart services to the most important business district in the …
12 Dubai public places with free Wi-Fi
Dubai is moving towards being a ‘Smart City’ with free Wi-Fi in many of its public places Whether you are looking for a place to work, or you simply want to stay connected, free Wi-Fi is an essential …