Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority in Dubai has reaffirmed its aim to make a quarter of transport services self-driving by 2030. In the past year, Dubai has introduced self-driving taxis to its …
UAE: 9 out of 10 residents are unhappy with customer service chatbots
N ine out of 10 UAE residents prefer to deal with human customer service agents rather than automated chatbots to resolve their concerns, according to a poll conducted by Khaleej …
UAE: 6 things that will cost residents more in 2024
You are not alone. Almost half of UAE residents say the ‘cost of living’ is the leading cause of stress, followed by personal and family financial concerns, according to a survey. Unfortunately …
Dubai records 702 million riders in 2023, as daily public transport usage hit 1.92 million
The number of passengers of public transport and shared mobility in Dubai amounted to around 702 million riders in 2023. It reflects an increase of 13 per ..
UAE: Will upcoming solar eclipse be visible to residents?
Sky-gazers around the world are anticipating a , although UAE residents might only witness a partial solar eclipse due to its location.A total solar eclipse will be visible in North America, passing …
UAE telecom e&’s 2023 profit rises to $2.8bln
The UAE telecom group e& posted a 3% increase in full-year 2023 net profit on higher revenues. Consolidated profit attributable to owners of the company reached AED 10.3 billion ($2.8 billion) during …
Satellite photos show Egypt building a wall near Gaza Strip
Egypt is building a wall and is leveling land near its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned Israeli offensive targeting the border city of Rafah …
The best VPNs for Etisalat
Etisalat is a telecommunications provider operating in 16+ countries, including the UAE. It has a filtering system for various websites in the region, but this can be bypassed with a VPN.
Besix partners with Enoc, Marubeni for key sustainable project
Besix, a pioneer in sustainable waste solutions and a key player in the region’s energy transition, has announced that it has signed a MoU with Dubai Municipality, Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) …
Emerging technologies lead to sustained growth of telecom industry in Middle East
The global telecommunications industry is undergoing major transformations. Emerging technologies are changing the way telecoms operate and making the industry …
NASA looking for volunteers to live in isolation for a year, simulating Mars mission
The missions involve a four-person crew working and living together in a 3D-printed, 1,700-square-foot base at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston.
Flying Taxis in Dubai by 2026? Latest Plans Revealed
Dubai is no stranger to being a trendsetter, but if realized, this latest leap could propel the city into the transportation super league. Flying taxis could be in the skies above Dubai by next …
5G Tech Spaces Will Mobilize University Expertise To Develop Agriculture And Food Security In Nigeria
Mr Brian Stephenson, Dr Olatundun Adelegan, Mr Obinna Obiwulu, Her Excellency Princess Gloria Akobundu, Professor Marko Niem …
Satellite pics show Egypt building border wall near Gaza
Hard-line officials within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government have raised the possibility of pushing Palestinians out of Gaza despite strong opposition from …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Egypt is building a wall and is leveling land near its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned Israeli offensive targeting the border city of Rafah, satellite …
Dubai mega-pyramid would be home to 1,000,000 people and be totally ‘self-sufficient’
Ziggurat Pyramid is set to stand taller than the Burj Khalifa and the Downtown Circle, and is planned to be a whopping 1,200 meters tall. It’s reported as being designed to measure a hefty 2.3 square …
Top five solar PV plants in development in the UAE
Solar PV capacity accounted for 13.0% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar pv capacity of 1,109GW.