UAE telco Etisalat will offer Apple’s latest products starting on September 15, including the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. “Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus beginning September 15 on www.etisalat.ae and visit the …
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UAE banking body launches cyber security initiative
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) on Thursday launched its first Information Sharing and Analysis Centre which aims to tackle the growing threat of cyber attacks in the country. The professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the …
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Apple Pay coming to UAE before year-end
Apple Pay will enable customers in the UAE to make secure purchases in stores, in apps and on the web without using a credit or debit card. Apple today announced that Apple Pay, its near field communication (NFC) payments service for iPhones, will be …
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BurJuman Centre installs du’s free WiFi UAE
BurJuman Centre is offering visitors free WiFi, courtesy of du’s WiFi UAE. Visitors can take advantage of the service by searching for the network name @WIFIUAE, to which they can select either the free option, WIFI UAE, or WIFI UAE Premium, a paid service.
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UAE to attend OIC’s first science and technology summit in Astana
The United Arab Emirates will be participating in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s first summit on science and technology here from 10 September to 11 September. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul AlFalasi, Minister of State for Higher Education …
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Dubai developer uses new cladding technology to boost fire resistance
Dubai developer ARTAR will use a newly developed form of cladding, which offers fire-resistance up to temperatures of 1200ºC, in the construction of a residential tower in Dubai, according to a statement issued by the company on the occasion of Cityscape …
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Dubai to shine with Solar panels on roof tops soon
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has urged the emirate’s citizens and residents to benefit from the Shams Dubai smart initiative and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises. The initiative is already a great success …
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UAE tech firm Alef launches schools AI initiative
Alef, a technology company headed up by UAE government veteran Dr Saleh Al Hashemi, has launched pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) software in a private school in Abu Dhabi. Alef said it is holding discussions with other private and public schools in …
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UAE to participate in OIC science, technology summit in Astana
Astana, Sep 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates will be participating in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s first summit on science and technology here from September 10 to 11. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul AlFalasi, Minister of State for …
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Dubai Municipality installs solar panel cleaning robots
The General Maintenance Department of Dubai Municipality, as part of its plan to keep abreast of modern applications and advanced methods of project operation, recently implemented one of the new smart applications, automatic cleaning of solar panels that …
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Dubai Municipality trials solar panel-cleaning robots
RELATED ARTICLES: Iran’s 100kW solar power plant in Isfahan begins operations | Dubai Municipality distributes 4,000 cooling collars to workers | Sharjah fits 100 solar-powered lamp posts in Khor Fakkan Dubai Municipality (DM) has trialled solar panel …
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You can buy a new Dubai apartment for 50 bitcoin
Bitcoin fans are being offered first dibs on 150 apartments in a new Dubai development. Aston Plaza and Residences is offering studios for 30 bitcoin, and one-bedroom apartments for about 50 bitcoin ($242,000), although the prices may vary because they’re …
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Dubai-Based, Vector Technologies Announces Partnership With Hospitality Technology Specialist wi-Q Technologies
wi-Q Technologies are the award-winning developers behind cloud-based mobile ordering solutions, wi-Q for F&B and Mi-Room for hotel guest services. Both wi-Q and Mi-Room allow customers and guests to browse, order and pay for food, drink or hotel guest …
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Virgin Mobile officially launches in UAE
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) launched Virgin Mobile in the UAE on Tuesday as the country’s third mobile operator. Virgin Mobile is targeting millennials with a fully digital service including an app available to download on …
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Dubai to install Wifi light poles, may consider solar roads
Dubai will add low-energy light poles that provide WiFi throughout the emirate next year and is also evaluating technology to create solar roads. Dewa’s joint venture with Germany’s Innogy, Innogy International Middle East, signed a memorandum of …
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Free movies, WiFi on Ajman-Dubai buses
Dubai: A public transport operator has just brought in-flight style entertainment system to the road by enhancing its bus services. UAE residents travelling between Ajman and Dubai can now ride in much better comfort and convenience after the Ajman …
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Sewa completes solar lighting project
Sharjah: Sharjah’s Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) has completed a solar-powered lighting project in Khor Fakkan. The project saw installation of 100 lampposts in Al Yarmouk area. Dr Engineer Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of Sewa, said that the …
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