That’s not the case everywhere, though there are plenty of airports where I think you can have a great experience as an economy passenger (Dubai, San Francisco, Singapore, etc.). One of the big improvements we’ve seen is free airport wifi becoming more …
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UAE mangroves the largest in the Gulf, study finds
After decades of conservation, the mangroves in the UAE have grown to become the largest in the Arabian Gulf coast, according to a new study. Analysis of satellite images acquired from the King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology recently published …
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Alma Retreat: How a desert wellness camp is changing the UAE’s glitzy reputation
They’re just not very Dubai. Which is where Ras al-Khaimah comes in … and intricately patterned electric lamp add a little luxury, and while there’s no wifi, those who can’t face a digital detox can charge their tech. Every cabin has a roofless …
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Dubai launches world’s first floating drive-thru
Dubai has revealed the Aqua Pod concept, the world’s first sustainable floating drive-thru, serving a range of burgers. Sea-goers will be able to satisfy their hunger while at sea and pull up to enjoy food and beverages as they would from a traditional …
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Hi-tech hospital coming up in Dubai Silicon Oasis
The Fakeeh University Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital and medical university project being developed at DSO’s integrated free zone Technology Park, will be ready by next December, Wafic Faraj, CEO of Dubai-based Emitac Healthcare Solutions (EHS …
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Dubai’s Green Economy Initiatives Can Speed Progress Towards Global Climate Objectives
Dubai and the wider Islamic world are head-over-heels in love with Sustainable Development, Green Economy and Fintech (Financial Technology) because it will lead to the demise of Capitalism and Free Enterprise. Islamic theology is claimed to be very …
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Children of determination to play the UAE’s national anthem
Dubai: A group of 20 children of determination is set to perform the UAE national anthem at the Dubai Garden Glow this Thursday using Assistive Technology (AT). AT is any item, equipment, software program or product system used to increase, maintain or …
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Top App Development Company Promatics Technologies Opens Up Exclusive Office in Dubai
With a vision to serve Middle Eastern clients proactively, Promatics has recently opened up its new office in Dubai. Promatics has a reputation for building cutting edge mobile apps that drive business growth and our new office in Dubai will help us meet …
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Princeton Identity Provides Facial and Iris Recognition Tech for Dubai Airport
Princeton Identity says it has opened a new office in Dubai that will focus on supporting the work at DXB, while also serving as a hub for the company’s other regional offices in Africa and the Middle East.” Biometric technology from Princeton Identity …
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Revealed: Dubai launches world’s first floating drive-thru
Dubai has revealed the Aqua Pod concept, the world’s first sustainable floating drive-thru, serving a range of burgers. Sea-goers will be able to satisfy their hunger while at sea and pull up to enjoy food and beverages as they would from a traditional …
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Dubai unveils new digital apps to boost tourism
… of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) said the tours – Metro Moments and Al Fahidi Architecture Tour – are available to download for free from the Apple Store and Google Play. Supported by GPS technology, both tours use audio narrations to …
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Dubai Police, Riverbed extend partnership to boost innovation in IT services
Dubai Police has extended its relationship with Riverbed Technology to boost and drive technological innovation in IT services and infrastructure. The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) will see Riverbed focus on innovative technical …
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Top US university unveils $136m Dubai campus plan
… the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), on Monday announced the launch of the new Dubai campus of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT Dubai). To meet the increasing number of applications received annually, the new premises will span a …
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New RIT Dubai Campus launched
the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, the integrated free zone technology park, today announced the launch of the new Dubai campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT Dubai. The new premises will span a total area of 129,000 square metres …
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New UAE Manufacturing Report Covers Developments and Industry Impact of 3D Printing and Other Advanced Technologies
In 2016, 16,000 jobs opened up in the UAE, and technology skills such as robotics and 3D printing topped the list of in-demand skills for those positions. The UAE previously announced its plans to continue preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution …
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The United Arab Emirates is building a $354 million city with driverless cars, greenhouses, and solar-powered villas
The UAE aims to have 75% of Dubai’s energy come from clean sources by 2050. If the city pulls that off, it would have the smallest carbon footprint in the world. As part of this larger goal, local company Diamond Developers is building a city 18 miles …
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UAE’s startup finance party gets hotter
I am truly so amazed. I am so excited to bring my education company to Dubai. Our company uses technology to connect parents to much needed resources, tutors and parents. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to match parents to tutors that can personalise …
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