(Reuters) – Iran has successfully launched its Sorayya satellite into orbit, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. They said the satellite, which belongs to the Iranian Space Organisation, was …
UAE’s Masdar plans to build solar power facility in Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), a UAE business, intends to construct a solar power facility in Iraq. In its initial phase, the solar power plant is anticipated to …
Dubai: Smart train, rail bus projects could take off soon
A light-weight driverless smart-train resembling a ‘platoon of pods’ and a solar-powered rail bus system are two innovative transportation solutions Dubai ..
UAE: Educational institutions implement measures to combat bot-enabled plagiarism
Institutions across different levels in the UAE have implemented policies to prevent ‘cheating’ through the use of ChatGPT and other natural language processing tools driven by AI technology.An …
Why the UAE is closer to rolling out 6G
Using a 6G mobile network could be just a matter of years away as UAE mobile network provider, etisalat by e&, has announced plans to unveil what is regarded as the one of the final versions of 5G …
World Hydrogen Mena to take place in Dubai from Feb 26
The World Hydrogen Mena congress in Dubai from February 26 to 29 will feature hydrogen experts at the forefront of the green energy transition, who will join over 500 senior decision makers to discuss …
National Bank of Fujairah announces the graduation of 11 UAE Nationals from its Technology Academy
The NBF Technology Academy was launched in 2021 and has now seen a total of 43 young Emiratis benefit from the intensive training programme, which equips them with the knowledge and skills to fulfil …
How the United Arab Emirates plans to build an AI-enabled future
A report by PwC into the likely impact of AI in the Middle East predicts that that the UAE is set to be the biggest beneficiary from its adoption, accounting for close to 14% of the county’s GDP by …
Dubai: How Vertical Farming Can Work In Residential Buildings
Residential buildings in the UAE are set to go green and embrace vertical farming, where smart agriculture and urban architecture will converge to transform Dubai into a greener and more sustainable …
Dubai to develop 2 futuristic transport systems, announces solar-powered rail buses and high-speed travel pods
Dubai could see high-speed travel pods and solar-powered rail buses join self-driving cars, electric smart abras and flying taxis as it looks forward to the transport of the future. Dubai’s Roads and …
Dubai Civil Defence expects Hassantuk fire alarm system in all villas by end of 2024
Hopes are high that all houses in Dubai will be kitted out with the UAE’s fire safety system by the end of 2024, a senior civil defence official has said.The installation of the Hassantuk system …
Greenland ice sheet likely shrinking 20 per cent faster than previously thought, NASA says
A study has found that the Greenland ice sheet lost one-fifth more mass than previously estimated, which could have implications for ocean currents that regulate temperatures in Europe and North …
UAE’S Architectural Ambition Unfolds With Array Of Iconic Megaprojects Set For Completion In 2024
The United Arab Emirates, a name synonymous with architectural innovation and grandeur, is poised to enhance its skyline with an array of megaproject …
Dubai in deal to launch two novel mass transportation systems
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed two MoUs with regard to the development of a new and innovative transportation systems as part of the Dubai International Project Management …
Water Is the New Oil in the Gulf
There’s a growing recognition of water as a critical and finite resource in the driest part of the world—and it’s prompting a reckoning.
DEWA’s Smart Ball technology saved last year 243 million gallons of water
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) utilises innovation and disruptive technologies in detecting leaks in the water transmission underground pipelines. This helped DEWA save 243 million …
Dubai transport investments sparked $71.3bn savings: Al Tayer
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the cumulative savings of the substantial government …