Tag: technology

Read: UAE blocks Skype amid internet calling uncertainty Service … a month for any device to make voice and video calls from a home Etisalat WiFi network. Neighbouring Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on video call services such as Skype in September but …
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(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, on Thursday announced signing of a “definitive agreement” for the acquisition of specified assets of Reliance Communications (RCom) and its affiliates. Consequent …
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Thanks— Etisalat UAE (@etisalat) December 30, 2017 Du and Etisalat have VPN packages that allow users to use mobile data and/or service-provider Wi-Fi to connect and make video/voice calls internationally as long as the required apps are available on …
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Frances Marcellin finds out more from Michael Ibbitson, executive vice president, technology & infrastructure. Dubai Airport handled 83.6 million passengers in 2016. With the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expecting 7.2 billion passengers …
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After some market research in 2015, George Brill, CEO of Talisen Technologies, and his business associate Mohan Menon teamed up to form Talisen International. Their plan was to re-enter the UAE and Middle Eastern market by securing a strong and capable …
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With its highly advanced, user friendly, proprietary and customisable technology infrastructure, Truxapp is addressing the inadequate logistics and transportation models to make LSPs more agile and responsive toward their customers’ needs. As the UAE …
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Over 150 projects from the UAE are expected to be presented at Seeds for the Future, each with the potential to be selected for incubation. The initiative aims to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) talent among Emirati students who will …
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Virgin Mobile UAE has partnered with ride-hailing app Careem in a bid to deliver SIM cards to the homes of customers, eventually in less than half an hour, the company announced on Sunday. According to Virgin Mobile UAE, the integration of its app with …
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the 11th Solar PV Expert training for specialised consultants and contractors. A total of 378 engineers and technicians have received the Solar PV Expert Certification by end of 2017. This is part of …
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Maysun Solar has become the first photovoltaic panel producer to set up a manufacturing facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). Maysun Solar currently manufactures 5,000 solar panels a month with a capacity to generate 40 megawatts of electricity.
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Both Etisalat and Du telecom, the two providers of telecoms communication within the UAE have blocked the use of Skype and other VoIP software. Users report that pretty much all VoIP technology has been blocked, including Discord, TeamSpeak, Facebook …
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According to Futurism, a tech platform, the UAE’s AI strategy covers development and application in nine sectors: Transport, health, space, renewable energy, water, technology, education, environment, and traffic. Digital learning, a magazine for ICT …
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A government programme partnered with Chinese technology company Huawei is offering hand-picked UAE students the chance to play an important role in developing future innovations. Students across the country can enter the Seeds for the Future competition …
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The aim is to inspire the trailblazers of Abu Dhabi’s science and technology future. Fatima Al Zaabi … leading roles in our Stem industries and represent the Emirate and the UAE in a competitive globalized economy.” Students at Baniyas School …
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… project consists of 640 solar powered villas, supporting the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As part of the Shams Dubai …
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Dubai: Some 21 teams from 36 universities across 15 countries have been shortlisted for the Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) happening in Dubai in November 2018. The SDME is the world’s largest, most competitive competition where teams will design …
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on Tuesday met with Google co-founder Sergey Brin. During the meeting with Brin, who is also president of Google’s parent company …
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