The UAE now leads in mass testing per million people and has conducted more than two million tests, according to new data from Worldometer. The country is testing an average of 213,636 people in a …
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Coronavirus: UAE field hospital, set up in 9 days, can last 10 years
The first of five field hospitals by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, it was set up as part of an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nah …
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UAE farm tech to the fore
On a macro level, we will see a rise in urban farming, mostly using high-tech farming methods such as hydroponics, aeroponics or aquaponics.” Paresh cites Singapore’s conversion of car parks into …
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UAE- GEMS Innovation Awards 2020 Recognise Young Innovators after Virtual Showdown
Awards mark culmination of annual Global Innovation Challenge, which sees thousands of students develop solutions to world’s biggest problems • Winners selected from a shortlist of 150 young …
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Ring of Fire: UAE to see the Sun blocked by 93% in June 2020
Rare event of both solar and lunar eclipse will be seen in one month, says UAE astronomer Dubai: Even if you’re not an enthusiastic stargazer, the upcoming lunar and solar eclipse will undoubtedly …
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How the UAE reaps the harvest of food security in the aftermath of Covid-19
How new technology and innovative farming practices can help the UAE improve food security The outbreak of Covid-19 has been a wake-up call for many countries in terms of food security. With supply …
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The UAE construction market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period, 2019
Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “UAE Construction Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 – 2024)” -.
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Remote working: Dubai Silicon Oasis logs $2.7mln transactions during COVID-19
“The smart technology infrastructure at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority that has been implemented over the years was key to completing more than 3,000 transactions remotely, through the 395 smart …
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Reopening responsibly: Dubai allows 100% government staff to be back in office from June 14
Also read: 30% federal govt employees allowed in office from Sunday “Under the directives of @HHShkMohd, today we approved a decision that allows 50% of Dubai government employees to resume work at …
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Hotel Group Accor Sees Signs of a Rebound in Dubai and Riyadh
Accor SA sees signs of demand recovery for hotels in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and plans to regain customers by investing in new technology to ensure safety amid the global pandemic, …
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UAE President establishes Advanced Technology Research Council
President Sheikh Khalifa has announced the creation of a new body aimed at strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global research and development hub. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) …
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Cooked up for climate, UAE’s high-tech food plan pays off in pandemic
In the past four years, the United Arab Emirates has grown a small but rising share of its own organic tomatoes, aiming to shore up food security in an import-dependent desert country. The effort – …
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Dubai leading fight against Covid-19 through latest technologies
From smart police helmets to research labs, the novel coronavirus has given Dubai an opportunity to test its technological and scientific clout as it shapes its approach to the pandemic. A key part of …
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UAE cops list out dos and don’ts to protect kids from cybercrime during e-learning period
Children should be taught not to share or publish any personal information, data or photos that may be misused.
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Lootah makes big investment in smart building technology
This collaboration was forged to improve building operations and sustainability of all Lootah properties by identifying head on problems related to energy consumption, faulty maintenance equipment and …
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Dubai utility clamps down on net-metered commercial solar
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has published new regulations blocking ground-mounted commercial and industrial solar projects and capping rooftop installations at 2 MW.
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UAE- Dewa, Huawei to boost AI, digital transformation
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), and Chinese multinational technology company, Huawei, have explored ways to expand their strategic partnership in the artificial intelligence and …
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