In November 1976, the United Arab Emirates was on a date with the birth of the Emirates News Agency, as a news and knowledge media entity that expresses the country, and on June 18, 1977, “WAM” …
Etisalat submits evidence in its case against hacker
Emirates Telecommunications Corp (Etisalat) yesterday submitted documentary evidence at the Dubai Court of First Instance in its case against a young Briton accused of hacking into the Internet …
Opinion: NASA was America’s crown jewel. After the Columbia disaster it was never quite the same
The disintegration of the Columbia space shuttle on February 1, 2003, was a turning point for the American space program, writes Douglas Brinkley. Seventeen years after the Challenger burned just …
DWTC welcomes 2.47m visitors in 2023: Official
Of these, over 13,000 were international, marking an impressive 68% increase.Flagship events such as GITEX Global and Gulfood maintained their leadership positions in their respective sectors, …
UAE: Du services down? Hundreds of users report outage; operator clarifies
UAE residents using Du services reported experiencing internet issues on Tuesday evening, with many unable to use applications on their devices. “The trouble started an hour ago (7pm). I tried to …
DWTC welcomes 2.47 million visitors in 2023: EVP
Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),affirmed that the DWTC’s performance in 2023 was outstanding, welcoming 2.47 million participants – a remarkable 25% surge in …
Here’s what we found after Israel’s raid on Al-Shifa, Gaza’s biggest hospital
DUBAI and GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — For two weeks beginning … she wailed. Before and after satellite images by Maxar Technologies show the devastation at Al-Shifa and the streets around it from the …
Eid al Fitr 2024 holiday dates announced for private sector in UAE
In an official announcement, the UAE government has confirmed the Eid Al Fitr 2024 holiday schedule for private sector employees across the nation. Depending on the Moon sighting, workers will …
How Astronauts Use Eclipse Glasses to Safeguard Their Vision
During a special visit to the NASA Headquarters in the capital city, Washington D.C., on March 19, 2024, astronauts Stephen Bowen, Frank Rubio, Warren Hoburg, and Sultan Alneyadi—hailing from the …
ELEVATE EID CELEBRATIONS AND FAMILY GATHERINGS WITH LG’S ENHANCED PICTURE QUALITY AND SMART FUNCTIONALITY TV’S
Dubai, April. 2024 — Eid is a time of togetherness … LG’s TVs offering is designed to revolutionize the way we enjoy entertainment at home. With advanced wireless technology, viewers can immerse …
UAE President issues federal decree to appoint advanced technology adviser
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed has issued a federal decree appointing Faisal Al Bannai as Adviser for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs. Mr Al Bannai will hold the rank of Government …
UAE Emiratisation: New apprenticeship programme ‘crucial’ for private sector employment, says HCT officer
HCT’s apprenticeship program in the UAE bridges the gap between education and employment, supporting Emirati workforce representation and economic diversification …
Trina Solar to showcase integrated energy solutions at World Future Energy Summit
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Trina Solar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, will be participating at World Future Energy Summit (WFES), the premier business event for future …
DEWA enhances water management and distribution efficiency through smart systems and innovative technologies
DEWA is working to increase the visibility and management of the water distribution network and improve the automation and efficiency of operations and the reliability of water supplies …
Statevolt to build new battery cell gigafactory in UAE
The US-based Statevolt will build a new state-of-the-art, platform-neutral battery cell gigafactory in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The factory built by Statevolt will produce semiconductor battery cells, …
UAE moves up in global FDI confidence index amid diversification push
The UAE has moved up on Kearney’s 2024 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, jumping from 18th to eighth place as the Arab world’s second-largest economy continues to focus on diversifying its …
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy explores private sector empowerment, impact of advanced technology on economic growth
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently organised a networking event with representatives of companies within the digital sector. The …