First Arabs graduating from NASA class receive silver pins in historic milestone Dubai: The second batch of UAE astronauts, including the first Emirati woman astronaut, on Tuesday became NASA …
Elie Khouri promotes regional growth through his engagement on Shark Tank Dubai
Entrepreneur and marketing expert’s vision lied in identifying innovative market solutions which would be relevant in timing and bring value to the regional economy …
China Accused of Buying Off Strategic Island Nation With Bottled Water
The Maldivian foreign ministry has denied allegations that China’s donation of a million bottles of water was for the personal use of President Mohamed Muizzu.
UAE AML/CFT Partnership Forum Digital Work Group publishes white paper on technologies in anti-financial crime
The ACPF is the UAE public-private partnership initiative for financial crime. It was founded in 2021 to detect and disrupt criminal activities and reduce any harm to the integrity of the UAE’s …
Thuraya names Algérie Télécom Satellite as first Skyphone distributor
Thuraya, the mobile satellite communication arm of UAE satellite player Yahsat, announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its partnership with Algérie Télécom Satellite to become the authorised …
Ridat expands into UAE with new dates facility project
Ridat, a thermoforming equipment manufacturer based in the UK, has secured its first project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company will be supplying technology and expertise to support a new …
Sudan suspends Arab Satellite Channels for lack of transparency and expired licenses
April 2, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudanese authorities suspended three Arab satellite channels … Minister Graham Abdel Gader’s statement stated that the UAE-funded Sky News Arabia’s suspension stemmed …
The race to bring flying taxis to the world’s major cities
London, Dubai and New York hope to take to the sky with eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicles – what will this look like?
Saddam Hussein’s granddaughter surfaces at glitzy Cartier bash after years in exile
The granddaughter of Saddam Hussein emerged from her quiet exile for a glitzy bash hosted by Cartier in Dubai. Hareer Hussein Kamel was shown hobnobbing with other well-heeled guests at the brand’s …
MBRSC, HCT kick-off landmark student-led HCT-SAT 1 project
The future of the UAE’s space programme is blasting off with the HCT-SAT 1 project, a first-of-its-kind student-led satellite mission led by the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in collaboration …
UAE is among the world’s top 10 most connected countries
DHL report shows that the UAE registered the largest connectedness increase since 2001 among 181 countries analysed …
Online marketplace spending skyrockets by 143% during Ramadan in the UAE
Online shopping in the UAE over the holy month of Ramadan is expected to continue to surge across many key retail and service categories, reflecting how the country’s digital payment ecosystem is …
Microsoft Surface Innovation Hub launched at Redington Office in UAE
Microsoft, in collaboration with leading technology distributor Redington, has inaugurated the Microsoft Surface Innovation Hub at Redington HQ in Dubai.
‘Machines Can See’ brings leading AI minds together at Dubai’s Museum of the Future for round two
Dubbed one of the largest professional AI conferences in the Middle East, the event will explore the future of computer vision and machine learning, in line with the UAE’s strategy to establish Dubai …
Today’s D Brief: Kyiv’s drone ambitions; Russian airstrikes, tallied; WestPac patrol plans; First-ever ASD for tech; And a bit more.
Ukraine is escalating its drone ambitions, with newly revised “production plans for all types of drones this year, including FPV, bombers, reconnaissance, and long-range drones for special missions,” …
Farnek expands business operations in Abu Dhabi
Leading FM company expands its operations in Abu Dhabi after securing multiple new and retained contracts across energy, aviation, hospitality, retail & residential real estate …
Axiom Introduces New Permanent Recruitment Solutions
Our new recruitment solutions help our clients overcome long-standing challenges in legal hiring, such as prolonged timelines, uncertainty about fit, and difficulty in finding the right talent,” said …