Dubai: This Eid, WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE at more than 400 locations. To celebrate World WiFi Day on June 20, WiFi UAE will be increasing the speed by up to 10 times, all the way …
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WiFi UAE to offer free and faster WiFi over Eid
WiFi UAE has announced it is offering free high-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE to enhance UAE residents’ happiness through connectivity. To celebrate World WiFi Day on 20 June, WiFi UAE will increase the speed by up to 10 times until 27 June …
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Free and faster WiFi internet access across the UAE from tomorrow
Apparently, tomorrow is World WiFi day – who knew? Not us, that’s for sure. But no matter, because in a move to help celebrate the international day of recognition for cable-free internet, WiFi UAE is giving users complimentary high-speed access to …
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Pssst… Do this and get extra 25% off at Dubai…
… passengers are unaware of many of Dubai International’s more recent facilities and services, like the dedicated Kids’ Zone to let children blow off steam, and a major upgrade to provide the world’s best airport Wi-Fi. Combined with the amazing special …
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Immensa Technology Labs launches UAE’s first ever 3D printing facility
Immensa Technology Labs, the UAE’s leading Additive Manufacturing (AM, or 3D printing) company, has launched the country’s first 3D printing facility in line with the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’ launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …
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Here comes the sun: Solar energy in the Mideast
Dubai: Three factors are working against greater uptake of solar power generation among UAE businesses, says Jeremy Crane, CEO of alternative energy consultancy Yellow Door. Cost isn’t one of them. Crane estimates going solar saves Dubai firms 15-20 per …
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Axilspot introduces in-wall wireless access points in MEA
Axilspot, a global vendor in enterprise wireless networking, has launched its new ASW120 In-wall wireless access point in Middle East and Africa region to help businesses manage their growing indoor workload congestions, using a secure and reliable network …
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Dubai Announces Digital Blockchain Passport for ‘Borderless’ Airport
The Dubai Blockchain Strategy seeks to unlock the opportunities that the blockchain presents through the adoption of blockchain technology in public services, being at the forefront of global thought on blockchain technology and, lastly, by helping the …
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UAE sees surge in demand for IT security talents
A study of the UAE’s IT job market shows that demand for information security … is the importance of investing in a sound risk management framework that involves technology change management as well as updated software – all of which could have prevented …
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BAE Systems ‘sold powerful spy technology to repressive regimes’ across Middle East
Freedom of Information requests by the BBC found technology exports to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Morocco and Algeria. The sales are legal, however human rights campaigners have questioned the ethics behind a UK firm enabling mass spying on a …
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Emirates Islamic integrates blockchain technology into cheques
UAE-based banking institution Emirates Islamic announced that it is the first Islamic financial institution to have introduced blockchain technology into its cheques, as a measure to prevent frauds. Emirates Islamic has named this initiative as ‘Cheque …
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Dubai Airports to have world’s first ‘gate-less border’
Dubai Airports, the operator of the world’s busiest airport, will test a new facial recognition technology this year that will eliminate long queues at its flagship, Dubai International Airport (DXB). DXB, which handled 83.6 million passengers last year …
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The Sustainable City: Is off-grid living the way forward for Dubai?
Sunshine city The Sustainable City’s 500 homes, located 18 miles from Dubai City, are powered by solar panels capable of achieving 10 mega-watts at their peak. Regional expert and author Jim Krane says Dubai’s “300-plus sunny days a year” make solar energy …
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Third phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park reaches financial close
The financing for Phase 3 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai has been completed. This marks the latest significant milestone for the Masdar-led consortium, with EDF Group’s subsidiary, EDF Energies Nouvelles, which is developing the …
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Financial terms finalised for third phase of Dubai solar park
Masdar has secured financing for an 800 megawatt solar plant in Dubai. Abu Dhabi’s clean energy company, with partner EDF of France, said that it had reached financial close on Tuesday for the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park …
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Dubai Airport To Use Blockchain To Create The First ‘Gate-Less Border’
The United Arab Emirates is investing more than $1 billion to make Dubai the world’s first city to run on blockchain technology. The Smart City initiative, led by Aisha bin Bishr, just took convenience to the next level by signing a deal with the British …
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Why Indian’s Fintech Startups Are Flocking To Disrupt The UAE
India’s technology startup ecosystem has grown exponentially in recent years and now appears to have caught the eye of startup enthusiasts in the UAE. The Middle East nation is keen to elevate disruptive Indian fintech startups by providing them an …
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