Wi-Fi connectivity is available on over 98 percent of the fleet, including all A380s, 777-300ERs and 777-200LRs. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to …
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UAE telco launches unlimited roaming deal for Saudi Arabia
The UAE-based telco said the new Saudi unlimited pack, valid for 7 days, offers bigger savings on calls and data usage due to very high data and voice allowances for receiving calls, and making outgoing calls to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Khaled Elkhouly …
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Swiss power firm wins $90m deal for Dubai solar project
Swiss-based ABB has won an order worth more than $90 million from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to build a substation that will integrate solar power from upcoming phases of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park into the city’s …
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ABB technologies to enable expansion of solar park in Dubai
ABB has won an order worth more than $90 million from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the leading power utility in United Arab Emirates (UAE), to build the Shams 400 kV substation that will integrate solar power from upcoming phases of the …
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Dubai-based cryptocurrency sued by Chinese giant Alibaba
Dubai-based Alibabacoin Foundation … The coin replaces personal keys with facial recognition technology, which offers more security that traditional electronic wallets. Alibaba Foundation was launched by Jason Daniel Paul Philip, a technology entrepreneur.
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UAE’s Etisalat cuts GCC roaming rates by up to 29%
Etisalat’s prepaid and post-paid customers can now enjoy discounted roaming rates of up to 29 percent on data, outgoing voice calls to UAE, GCC and local destinations and outgoing SMS while traveling to any Gulf Cooperation Council countries through any …
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UAE consumer electronics market to grow 7.7% to Dh14b
Dubai: The total consumer electronics market in the UAE is expected to grow by 7.7 per cent to Dh14 billion this year, compared to Dh13 billion last year, according to estimates by research firm Euromonitor International. The growth is mainly coming in …
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UAE startups lead Mena region in investment
The UAE has retained the major share (70 per cent) of investments followed by Saudi Arabia and Lebanon with 9 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, making the emirate the most promising investment hub in the region. “We have identified several technology …
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Mohammed bin Rashid breaks ground on world’s biggest Solar Power project
… Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum broke ground on the 700MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the biggest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the …
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Dubai to use AI to develop remote 24/7 GP services
The DHA Dubai Future Accelerator team is working with the app creator, to see how this technology can be implemented in Dubai, adding that they are also working on an Arabic version. They are also discussing the use of headgear to detect stroke …
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XTOUCH unveils wireless product range
Dubai-based consumer electronics brand XTOUCH, has launched its wireless smartphone XTOUCH X and e-commerce solution to raise customer experiences. Unveiled first in the UAE, the new flagship smartphone is available in full gift and standard package options.
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Now enjoy faster Wi-Fi in every room, on every device in UAE
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Etisalat today announced the launch of the UAE’s first home Wi-Fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room. Etisalat’s new Wi-Fi service called ‘HomeZone’ creates a strong …
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UAE telco Etisalat upgrades network ahead of 5G rollout
“The modernisation of Etisalat’s mobile networks aims to enhance customer experience and provide state-of-the-art technologies and services in line with the recent developments witnessed in the UAE,” the telco said in a statement. “Etisalat will …
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Revealed: how AI could deliver 35% GDP boost to the UAE
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help increase the UAE’s gross domestic product by 35 percent by 2031, according to a new report. The Ministry of Economy said that the economic impact of the country’s investment in the technologies of the Fourth …
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UAE seeks closer ties with South Korea on renewables, AI
The UAE and South Korea on Tuesday pledged to deepen bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, aviation, healthcare and smart technology, during Korean President Moon Jae-in’s first diplomatic visit to the emirates this week.
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Dubai: Can the city of black gold go green?
It’s more environmentally friendly but currently only around 5 percent of Dubai’s water is produced this way. The government aims to increase this to 41 percent by 2030. Solar power plants that could reap the benefits of the region’s bountiful sun have …
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UAE drivers can avail of 20% ‘no-claims’ discounts for car insurance
Safe drivers in the UAE, who haven’t lodged a recent claim on their car insurance, can avail of discounts of up to 20% on their renewals, following amendments to the country’s regulations that came into force in January this year. Jonathan Rawling …
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