Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the emirate’s investment arm, has completed a major investment in US-based farming technology start-up Indigo Agriculture. The Dubai fund was the largest investor in its Series D funding round which raised a total of …
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UAE looks to Mars for STEM inspiration
It’s all part of a plan to stimulate the nation’s science industries and boost its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) credentials. “Our primary target is having education and outreach,” says Sarah Amiri, UAE minister of state for advanced …
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Mohammad Bin Zayed receives defence technology CEO
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Dr. Thomas Kennedy, Chairman and CEO of Raytheon, a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence …
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U.S. defense giant Raytheon sets up subsidiary in UAE capital
DUBAI, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — U.S. defense and technology firm Raytheon Company said on Thursday that it has formed Raytheon Emirates, a new and wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). New York-stock listed …
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UAE launches plan to send four Emirati astronauts into space
The UAE on Wednesday launched its ambitious plan to send four Emirati astronauts into space. Young Emiratis have been invited to register for the UAE Astronaut Programme by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister …
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Solar panels on skyscrapers not so farfetched
Dubai has just launched the world’s largest concentrated solar power project, and following two world records set in Dubai and Abu Dhabi last year, the cost of solar energy is also expected to reach record lows this year. Solar energy is at the brink of …
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UAE’s Enviromena acquired by UK investment firm
US-based independent infrastructure investment advisory company, Arjun Infrastructure Partners (AIP) has agreed to acquire UAE solar company, Environmena for an undisclosed sum. This is the first time a regional renewables company is being purchased …
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UAE looks to the future at 46th national day celebrations
As it enters its 47th year union, the UAE’s official national day celebrations in Abu Dhabi highlighted advanced technology and the promise it holds for the country’s future country. Held on Saturday evening, the 46th national day celebration was …
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UAE Catering Services Market 2017-2021 – Digital Technology to Drive the Catering Services Market
The “UAE Catering Services Market Outlook to 2021 – Growing Airline Passengers and Enhancing Digital Technology to Foster Future Growth” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of in-flight …
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UAE: Rooftop specialist Environmena acquired by UK investment firm
U.K. investment firm, Arjun Infrastructure Partners is expected to bring strategic support and access to capital to the UAE-based solar developer. U.K.-based independent infrastructure investment advisory company, Arjun Infrastructure Partners (AIP …
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HFTP and Naseba Set New Standard in The Middle East with HITEC Dubai
more than 600 hospitality technology professionals came together for the inaugural HITEC Dubai. The event served as a regional, Middle Eastern counterpart to HFTP’s 45-year-old Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) – the …
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UAE’s Masdar inks deal to build floating solar plant in Indonesia
Indonesian power company PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PT PJB), a subsidiary of the state electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar have signed a project development agreement for the world’s largest floating solar …
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Dubai bids to be a global tech hub
Dubai has amazed the world recently with the hi-technology gadgetry it is adopting. Jeremy Howell looks at its plan to become a global tech hub.
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Free, faster WiFi over UAE National Day weekend
WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary WiFi for five days across the UAE at over 400 locations. To celebrate the 46th UAE National Day on December 2, WiFi UAE will be increasing the speed by up to 10 times, from November 29 to December 3 …
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UAE-based Incubator Hunts For Drone Tech Startups With New Competition
UAE-based Krypto Labs has launched a worldwide search for the best unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) innovators through a drone technology startup competition. Krypto Labs is currently forming a high-profile jury committee comprising international UAV …
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GCC prosperity demands technology workers: Study
in order to experience the launch of Grant Thornton UAE’s’Mission2021′ strategy. This strategy will deliver new and innovative solutions whilst penetrating innovation and technology, in recognition of the new economic landscape. The IBR highlights the …
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WiFi UAE Brings Happiness to All This National Day Long Weekend With Free Higher-Speed WiFi
This National Day weekend, WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE at over 400 locations. To celebrate the 46 th UAE National Day on December 2, WiFi UAE will be increasing the speed by up to 10 …
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