The price that Dubai residents pay for household water and sewerage will rise for the first time in 10 years in January, as the city looks to manage a surging population.Dubai Municipality this week …
Dubai to increase sewage system fees for the first time in 10 years
Dubai Municipality has approved a revised sewerage fee structure, which will be implemented in stages over the next three years, the authority announced on..
Saudis plan $100 billion AI powerhouse to rival UAE tech hub
Saudi Arabia is planning a new artificial intelligence project with backing of as much as $100 billion as it seeks to develop a technological hub to rival the neighboring United Arab Emirates, people …
Kantar reveals most valuable brands in the UAE, Saudi Arabia for 2024
The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Emirati and Saudi Brands report was released this week, revealing the top ten most valuable brands in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The report also lists the top brands in …
SHORT TAKE UAE pledges to cut emissions by 47% by 2035
The United Arab Emirates committed to cut its planet-warming emissions by 47% compared with 2019 levels by 2035 in its new national climate plan released on Thursday, ahead of next week’s United …
Exclusive: Global solar capacity hits 2 TW on path to climate goal, data shows
Global solar capacity has reached a record 2 terawatts (TW) of capacity, with more added in the last two years than the previous 68 combined, exclusive data from the sector’s global industry group …
The UAE’s Energy Edge: Fueling the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Artificial Intelligence, once the domain of algorithms and abstract data sets, now stands at the heart of an unprecedented global shift. But the AI revolution has a hidden engine: energy. As BlackRock …
UAE could use AI to increase cloud seeding and Rainfall
The United Arab Emirates is considering leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to expand cloud seeding operations and increase rainfall across the nation. This innovative approach was discussed …
Dubai: Want ultra-fast Wi-Fi, tasty meals on flight? Private air charter sets up base in the city
Plush seats, constant Wi-Fi connection at even 31,000 feet, and a steady supply of treats; chartering a luxury private plane has a lot going for it. As a nexus of travel, Dubai draws visitors from …
UAE: Will petrol prices rise in November after two consecutive months of drop?
Petrol prices in the UAE could rise for the month of November when the Fuel Price Committee will announce revised rates on Thursday. For the month of October, prices were revised down for the …
Saudis Plan $100 Billion AI Powerhouse to Rival UAE’s Tech Hub
Saudi Arabia is planning a new artificial intelligence project with backing of as much as $100 billion as it seeks to develop a technological hub to rival the neighboring United Arab Emirates, people …
Where to see the final supermoon of the year (and a meteor shower) in Dubai
UAE stargazers have been spoiled this year with supermoon events, the Beaver Moon is the final one of 2024 and comes with a meteor shower …
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. headphones are now available in the UAE
Marshall, the iconic audio brand, has partnered with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong to launch the new Monitor III A.N.C. wireless headphones. These headphones are designed for serious …
Digital Dubai launches Digital Skills Survey for public, private sectors
This survey aims to gather insights from public and private sector organisations about their digital talent needs and identify potential skills gaps …
Dreamy days: 6 of the most unique daycations in the UAE
Here’s to sun-soaked sands and fully redeemable pool days… The UAE is a wonderland waiting to be discovered. There are plenty of incredible places that are completely unique for a staycation but if …
CERT and Huawei unite to drive technological innovation and transform training in the UAE
This collaboration with Huawei leverages the expertise of both organizations to develop and deliver advanced training programs in emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT. These …
Saudi telecom giant Mobily signs Red Sea cable deal with Telecom Egypt
The new underwater cable will enable Mobily to connect the Arabian Gulf and neighboring countries to the Egyptian Red Sea station through Mobily’s digital corridors …