UAE-based proptech startup, Stake has closed its series A round with $14 million contributed by Middle East Venture Partners and joined by Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures, Mubadala Investment Company, as well …
UAE’s Yahsat contracts Airbus for two satellites in a deal worth over $1bln
The contract follows Yahsat Government Solutions winning a contract worth AED 18.7 billion ($5.1 billion) last September from the UAE government to provide satellite capacity and managed services for …
Eid discounts and a Moon Museum: Things to do in the UAE this week
Eid Al Adha is just around the corner, and is likely to fall on Sunday. The UAE events calendar is in full throttle, with early Eid treats, as well as returning festivals and more. Here, The National …
Hamdan bin Mohammed appoints 22 Chief AI Officers across government entities in Dubai
Move supports Dubai’s goal of developing a pioneering model for AI-enabled government operationsThe appointment of the officers supports the broader objective of enhancing government performance by in …
Starliner Sets Off on 1st Flight With NASA Astronauts Aboard
It will stay there until at least June 14. Rocket boosters expend and drop off. NASA, via Reuters 15,000 miles per hour. NASA, via Reuters The Starliner crew before takeoff. Kenneth Chang After …
Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays
Boeing launched astronauts for the first time Wednesday, belatedly joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA. A pair of NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for …
Dubai appoints 22 chief AI officers to boost high-tech drive
Dubai on Sunday approved the appointment of 22 chief AI officers to key government departments with the task of driving a high-tech vision for the future.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of …
Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs
A UN agreement from 1967 says no nation can own the Moon. Instead, the fantastically named Outer Space Treaty says it belongs to everyone, and that any exploration has to be carried out for the …
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reviews progress of the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Park
6th phase will provide clean energy to around 540,000 residences, reducing 2.36 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually …
UAE’s Masdar announces solar plants build in Azerbaijan
The three projects include the 445MW Bilasuvar Solar PV Project, the 315MW Neftchala Solar PV Project, and the 240MW Absheron-Garadagh Onshore Wind Project.. UAE’s Masdar announces solar plants build …
15 Most Advanced Countries in 5G Technology
In Europe, countries like Finland, Switzerland, the UK, and the UAE have seen significant improvements in download … and maintaining a robust nationwide network, offering 4G LTE and 5G coverage to …
The Most Advanced Place in the World in 5G Technology
In this article, we will be taking a look at the most advanced place in 5G technology. If you want to learn about more countries, head straight to 15 Most Advanced Countries in 5G Technology. Global …
Chip in for the Future: UAE powers up as tech leader
Through Mubadala Investment Company, a key driver of the nation’s economic diversification, the UAE established GlobalFoundries in 2009. Now a leader in the field, GlobalFoundries is listed on the …
5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care
Although 5G has now effectively reached the mainstream, you may still wonder what the big deal is and how it will improve your life over the 4G/LTE technologies that have been the standard for the …
Best 5G Phones (June 2024) in India
With 5G gradually becoming available across India, now is the best time to buy a 5G-capable smartphone. Smartphones with 5G experience faster speeds, lower latency, and significantly increased …
EU to probe UAE’s e&’s acquisition of Czech PPF Group’s telecoms assets, FT reports
The European Commission will open a formal in-depth probe soon into Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Telecommunications’s (e&) proposed acquisition of Czech PPF group’s telecoms assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, …
EU to target UAE buyer in first anti-subsidy probe
Brussels is launching its first anti-subsidy probe into foreign buyers of EU assets, using new powers to investigate a multibillion-euro telecoms deal involving an acquirer from the United Arab …