etisalat by e& continues leading the optical industry with advanced innovative solutions and early technology adoption. The 1.6Tbps per wavelength technology tested by etisalat by e& in collaboration …
Funding into UAE Tech startups plunges 65% in 2023
Total funding into UAE Tech startups dropped 65% to $638M in 2023, compared with $1.83B in 2022 In 2023, 16 acquisitions were recorded, as against 18 in 2022 FinTech, Environment Tech and Blockchain …
WRC-23 identifies more spectrum bands for 5G, 6G and HAPS
The World Radio Conference 2023 (WRC-23) wrapped up in Dubai on Friday with good news on the spectrum front for the mobile sector’s 5G and 6G ambitions, as well as countries banking on non-terrestrial …
Where you can get free Wi-Fi in UAE in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah
Abu Dhabi expanded its free public Wi-Fi network, enjoy internet access at these places Dubai: Don’t have a data connection on your phone but need urgent access to the internet? In the UAE …
US safeguards radars, harmonizes 5G in Americas at telecom summit
It was a the global summit of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a treaty-based body regulating radio frequency (RF) spectrum across borders.
UAE: Now, you can ‘fly’ over Dubai Solar Park
The Innovation Centre is open from 9am to 4pm Saturday to Wednesday, 9am to 12pm on Thursdays and closed during Fridays and public holidays …
COP28 “UAE Consensus” Agreement Lacks Promised Action
While being praised for the inclusion of the need to phase out the use of fossil fuels, the UAE Consensus is nothing more than a symbolic gesture with no commitments.
Thuraya upgrades satcoms/cellular phone to offer LTE functionality
Proof of the continuing importance of the handheld satellite phone market comes with the announcement that Thuraya has launched what it calls an enhanced generation of its popular XT-PRO DUAL …
UAE’s AI industry is benefiting from visa restrictions elsewhere, says world’s first-ever AI minister
“The reason why talent is moving is because visa restrictions around the world are making people reconsider,” said the UAE’s Omar Al Olama.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Volts for first gigafactory in the UAE
Schneider Electric, a leader in the Digital Transformation of energy management and automation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Volts, the first energy storage manufacturer in the …
Cooler commutes possible with UAE start-up’s AI-powered tool providing easily accessible heat data
Abu Dhabi start-up FortyGuard is aiming to plug a major data gap for governments and businesses dealing with worsening urban heat.
Free public Wi-Fi launched in Abu Dhabi
Free public Wi-Fi is being introduced across Abu Dhabi by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The free service, known as Hala Wi-Fi, will be available throughout the emirate, including on …
Dubai: Khadija’s journey from stargazing in the desert to running an astronomy group
Young Emirati woman’s father, a famous astronomer, officially founded the group in 2000 and instilled in her a love for space …
UAE: Hamdan bin Mohammed goes on first test ride of cruise autonomous electric vehicle in Jumeirah 1
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today went on the first demo ride of the Chevrolet Bolt-based Cruise autonomous …
ITU reaches global agreement to open new 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G, 6G
Telecom operators will be able to use 6 GHz band radiowaves for 5G and 6G services, with majority of the member countries of the International Telecommunication Union(ITU) agreeing to a global accord …
‘Google of temperature’: UAE start-up providing more accessible heat data to help cities, people keep cool
Abu Dhabi start-up FortyGuard is aiming to plug a major data gap for governments and businesses dealing with worsening urban heat.
ITU reaches agreement to open new 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G, 6G
According to ITU-recognised body IAFI, spectrum in 6 Ghz band has last set of radio frequencies available that can be used for 5G and 6G services at affordable costs while other set of frequencies …