The U.S.-based companies, Planet Labs and Vantor, say they were not instructed by any government to restrict image access.
Etisalat expands Americas service
Dubai Etisalat yesterday announced an agreement with Global Crossing, a leading global IP solutions provider, to provide seamless connectivity alternatives to customers who want to expand their …
Etisalat plans $500m bond by end of the year
Thursday, Oct 15, 2009 Gulf NewsDubai Etisalat, one of the region’s largest telecom operators, will issue a bond to cover the expense of its growing international operations, its chief financial …
Pakistan to launch 5G with UAE, China firms, following South Asian peers
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is rolling out its 5G cellular services this year as the government has allocated the 5G spectrum to three telecom operators through an auction held Tuesday, in a move to catch …
Huawei Wins LTE Innovation and Commercialization Awards at LTE World Summit 2010
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 June , 2010: Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that, in recognition of …
Dubai PropTech could generate $14.4bn annually as DIFC launches PropTech 2033 strategy
The Dubai property technology sector could generate more than AED53bn ($14.4bn) annually for the emirate’s economy, according to a new strategic report released by Dubai International Financial Centre …
Governments establish security principles for future 6G networks
Governments launch voluntary 6G security and resilience principles …
Sovereign AI is helping power the UAE’s next era of competitivenes
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic pillar for the UAE, as vital to the nation’s future as energy. The UAE is focusing AI investments on sovereign AI: building infrastructure with …
Building for decades: Dubai’s long game in life sciences
Dubai’s healthcare ambitions are soaring, but cultivating local research and innovation remains the ultimate test.
Abu Dhabi’s Judan buys stake in OpenAI investor Alpha Wave
Abu Dhabi’s new $237 billion financial-services holding company Judan is buying a majority stake in Alpha Wave Global, an alternative asset manager that holds stakes in leading artificial intelligence …
IWD 2026: How the Middle East is building a new generation of women leaders in technology
From government-backed STEM initiatives in the UAE to thriving regional communities such as Women in Cybersecurity Middle East and Women in IT, the region is shifting the conversation from …
Iran war sparks GPS spoofing fears: How fake satellite signals are confusing pilots and navigation systems in UAE
A growing threat known as GPS spoofing is disrupting pilots and navigation systems across parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns over aviation safety and signal …
UAE accelerates AI‑native transformation as quantum computing enters strategic sectors
Rather than displacing workers, the technology is expected to elevate human contribution by shifting focus from routine execution to judgment and strategic oversigh …
Dubai’s Best Blockchain Companies and Developers in 2026
Overview: Dubai has become a major hub for blockchain companies due to supportive regulations and strong technology investment.Blockchain firms in Dubai develop …
UAE solar capacity to increase fourfold by end of 2025 thanks to ‘robust’ development pipeline
The 1.2GW Abu Dhabi Noor plant began commercial operations in 2019. Image: EWEC. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is capable of reaching its renewable energy targets thanks to a “robust” development …
Fhukerat denied entry to Dubai; cites fear and shaking after immigration encounter
Filipino social media personality Fhukerat, known off-camera as Kier Garcia, revealed that he was denied entry to Dubai and sent back to the Philippines, sharing that the incident left him in tears …
Seven nations unveil security blueprint for 6G
A coalition of seven Western governments has released a set of cybersecurity guidelines aimed at shaping the development of sixth-generation wireless networks, seeking to embed security principles …