In the early hours of January 26, UAE time, Al Yah 3 will be perched on top of commercial … With Yahsat satellite technology and a Yahclick mobile wireless access point, heath workers can remotely access patient records and offer treatment the Maasai …
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Bad guys steal Dh3.86b from 3.72m consumers in UAE last year
Cybercriminals stole Dh3.86 billion from 3.72 million consumers in the UAE in 2017, with each victim losing an average of Dh669, according to 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report. Speaking to Gulf News, Haider Pasha, chief technology officer for …
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UAE gov’t to offer free fire alarms following tragic blaze
Every Emirati’s home will be fitted with fire alarms at the expense of the UAE government, it was announced on Monday following a blaze in Fujairah which left seven children dead. In a tweet by Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
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Review: Emirates First Class 777 Colombo To Dubai
Most of Emirates’ 777s have wifi, and as of last summer they increased the wifi … Emirates first class coffee and cookies At 12:15PM in Dubai there was an announcement from the first officer that we’d be landing in about 45 minutes.
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Oracle opens innovation hub in Dubai
US technology giant Oracle on Sunday announced the opening of an innovation hub in Dubai to drive the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) across the country’s businesses, public sector and academia. Inaugurated by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama …
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UAE forms Youth Science Council
Representing youth in science and technology fields, the council will advocate for the role of youth in science and engineering driven careers. In addition, council members will work on initiatives that promote science among UAE’s youth leading towards …
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Dubai’s Smart Plans becoming a reality
and many different elements of Dubai’s efforts produced results. SDGE, which is the technology arm of Smart Dubai, is organised along three main goals of seamless experience and technology efficiency, which includes key government applications and …
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Coloured solar panels help supply 20% of energy needs in UAE buildings
Buildings and housing represent about half of the energy needs in the UAE – approximately 6 GWp (gigawatt power). Facades and roofs will supply at least 20 per cent of this, meaning above 1 GWp if coloured solar panels are installed, said Rafic Hanbali …
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UAE to benefit from food, water and energy from Dutch expertise
“It’s a small country with bad climate and they’ve managed to be self-sufficient in their food production through the very early investment in technology years ago,” said Jeffrey Culpepper, chairman of Agrisecura in Dubai. “Almost everything in …
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UAE Ministry of Climate Change Signs an Agreement With Khalifa University and IRENA at WFES 2018
Dr. Tod Laursen, Interim President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, said: “The partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and IRENA illustrates the effectiveness of our research projects that remain relevant to the UAE …
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Emirates tops UAE brand rankings for third year running
“As a leading market in the adoption of digital technologies, it is no surprise to see consumers in the UAE demonstrate considerable resonance with leading tech brands. “However, Emirates and Carrefour are showing the continued ability of leading non-tech …
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Dubai’s ruler launches Marmoom Reserve project powered by solar
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a conservation project. The Marmoom Reserve is the first unfenced desert project of its kind in UAE, and covers 10% of the Dubai’s total land.
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EnGenius unveils 11ac Wave 2 EnTurbo engine wireless access point
EnGenius International Dubai, a provider of high-performance, versatile networking solutions for small to mid-size businesses and residential markets, has launched the EnGenius 11ac Wave 2 EnTurbo engine wireless access point (AP). According to the company …
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UAE’s ADNOC says to expand use of carbon capture technology
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced plans to significantly expand its use of carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) technology to meet a six-fold increase in the use of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery over the next 10 years. The volume of …
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UAE approved world’s two largest solar projects in 2017
The UAE was among the world’s largest investors in clean energy last year after giving the go ahead for the two biggest solar projects globally, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). The emirates saw a 23-fold increase in investment to $2.2bn …
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UAE’s answer to Palantir attracts European talent
The firm funded by the government of the UAE has recruited Chaouki Kasmi, the former head of WiFi technology at France’s national computer security agency ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Securite des Systemes d’Information) as its chief engineer. Kasmi drew …
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Dubai’s biggest bank defends blocking some cryptocurrency transfers
“It is unfortunate to see one of the UAE’s major financial institutions taking such a position on products built using this innovative and much in demand technology,” the statement added. “We continue to actively build strong relationships with …
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