The second runway, equipped with the latest technology, was opened in 1984. Dubai Duty Free began operations in 1983 and had an annual turnover of $20 million in its first year. In 2019, it became the …
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How Dubai’s Heart of Europe mega project aims to be kind to the planet
Micro-jungles, vertical hanging gardens, rainy street offering cool showers and the re-creation of coral reefs are all planned as construction of phase 1 nears completion …
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The Dubai Expo Unveils Stunning, Otherworldly Pavilions Ahead of Next Year’s Fair
Dubai ’s Expo 2020 may be postponed due to the coronavirus, but its newly unveiled main pavilions have us fairly certain it’ll be worth the wait. Originally scheduled to begin later this month, Expo …
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UAE-Germany: Going from strength to strength
Both countries embrace future trends with high ambitions …
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UAE, Singapore meeting explores advanced technology partnerships
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Dr Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Second Minister for Manpower, Trade and Industry, during a virtual meeting, explored the opportunit …
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UAE, US and Israel to develop joint strategy to boost co-operation in energy sector
The UAE, Israel and the US have agreed to develop a joint strategy to boost co-operation in the energy sector. The three countries will work together on renewable energy, energy efficiency, oil, …
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UAE maintains digital edge
The UAE has maintained its top regional ranking in global digital competitiveness and has also been bracketed among the world’s top 15 most digitally-advanced countries. According to IMD’s World …
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UAE, U.S. and Israel to develop joint energy strategy, say ministers
The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates will develop a joint strategy for greater coordination in the energy sector and look to solve energy challenges facing the Palestinians, the …
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Dubai Expo 2020 country pavilions set for 2020 completion
In October next year, the UAE will be hosting the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, …
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Dubai Expo reveals main pavilions ahead of rescheduled event
Dubai has released images of buildings by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Grimshaw and Foster + Partners that will host next year’s coronavirus-delayed event.
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UAE fabricator stepping up digital, renewable energy pursuits
Other digital solutions at the group’s UAE yards include deployment of adaptive robotic welding, installation of facial recognition technology, digitizing a proprietary QA/QC quality management system …
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Gulf’s renewables plans feel some headwinds blowing in
It will be the largest solar farm in the world, joining plants in China, India and Egypt with capacity of over 1 GW. Further, the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) this year awarded Saudi …
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Yalla Group becomes first UAE-based technology unicorn to list on NYSE
The Dubai-headquartered voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform has become the first UAE-based technology company to list on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, September 30.
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Israeli, Emirati technology ministers discuss possible joint projects
Industry and Advanced Technology Minister Sultan al-Jaber, possible collaboration in research and development between the countries. The discussion focused on fields in which both Israel and the …
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UAE industry minister discusses cooperation with Israeli technology minister – state news
Jaber discussed in a virtual meeting with the Israeli minister of science and technology possible collaboration in research and development, and technology transfer, the United Arab Emirates’ state …
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Nasa scientists, UAE engineers discuss why and how we can take humans to Mars
Life on Mars will be revolutionary and will start a whole new line of thinking, scientists said at the inaugural (MITT Summit), organised by the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI …
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Technology vital in new normal
Facilities management (FM) companies in the UAE are facing higher pressure to deliver services as customer demands spiral with the new normal in place. The UAE’s FM sector was valued at $13.8 billion …
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