BBC Worldwide and E-vision announced today at MIPCOM 2017 that both parties have concluded the first content agreement with E-Vision – a fully-owned subsidiary of Etisalat – the Middle East’s leading …
Algorithms, smart technology shape UAE healthcare’s digital transformation
ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE healthcare system is rapidly expanding its deployment of medical algorithms and smart technology to enhance operational efficiency, improve diagnostic and …
Etisalat offers 50% discount to special needs people
Prepaid and post-paid customers can make video calls to etisalat customers for 30 fils per minute instead of 60 fils Dubai: Etisalat is offering a 50 per cent discount on prices of mobile internet …
Etisalat Egypt announces “etisalat by e&” as new brand identity to reflect recent Group positioning
– The rebranding reflects e&’s determination to lead the path towards creating added value for subscribers, shareholders and investors. Etisalat Egypt announced it is launching “etisalat by e&” as its …
du and Khalifa University Set Out Region’s First AI-Native 6G Blueprint
Live trial findings show multi-gigabit throughput on existing 5G macro infrastructure, setting out a blueprint for AI-native, autonomous and monetizable telecom networks. Dubai UAE, 11 August 2026: …
UAE company opens solar plant in Yemen to power 330,000 homes
UAE-based Global South Utilities, an energy and water infrastructure company, is boosting its solar power generation capacity in Yemen to provide electricity to thousands of homes amid growing power …
PureHealth signs 25-year solar deal to power UAE hospitals with clean energy
Solar power to drive UAE healthcare’s net zero ambitions by 2040 PureHealth has signed a 25-year master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy to supply clean electricity to its network of hospitals …
Dubai hosts first environment conference and exhibition 2026
Dubai will host the first Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026 (DECE) on September 7 and 8. The event will bring together policymakers, experts, businesses and academics to discuss …
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Earlier this year – just before the Galaxy S20’s launch – Samsung doled out Lite versions of the S10 and Note10. Now, to end the year, they’re doing it again, but in a different yet still familiar …
UAE solar project helps rural Indians avoid up to 60km of travel for health checks
More than 5,000 women in rural India have received antenatal screening closer to home through a UAE-backed healthcare initiative, with documented cases showing patients avoided an estimated 55km to …
e& posts 20% jump in third-quarter net profit on increased subscribers
Revenue rose 3.3% to Dh13.4b, with number of subscribers rising 3.3% to 167 million Add as a preferred source on Google e& etisalat reported a 3.3 per cent increase in consolidated revenues to Dh13.4 …
Beyond fitness trackers: How AI is transforming wearable technology
Wearable technology is moving well beyond its early focus on fitness tracking. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into these devices, wearables are being used to understand patterns in …
Why Gen-Z is looking beyond big-city living in the UAE
For years, the UAE’s urban story has been shaped by scale, speed and ambition. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have led that narrative, offering career opportunities, global visibility, infrastructure and a …
Perseids meteor shower: When and where to see it next week
UAE stargazers will see the Perseids meteor shower reach peak activity overnight on August 12 and August 13, 2026. Dark desert locations will provide the strongest viewing conditions after midnight.
When does the UAE’s summer officially end this year?
Dubai’s astronomical summer will end at 4.05 am UAE time on September 23 2026, when the September equinox begins autumn across the Northern Hemisphere. NASA and the US Naval Observatory place the …
Why UAE’s space sector is shifting from missions to building a global satellite industry
For Ali Al Hashemi, the country’s space future will depend less on new launches and more on building a globally competitive commercial ecosystem …
Preckon AI: Dubai’s construction just got a massive upgrade!
Discover Preckon, the AI-native construction intelligence platform launched in Dubai. Developed by Canadian and Indian entrepreneurs, it’s set to transform UAE construction by automating planning, …