Passengers on Emirates’ Boeing 777X aircraft will be able to access a new generation Wi-Fi as the Dubai carrier strengthens its partnership with France’s Thales Group. Emirates said on Wednesday that it signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its …
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Emirates, Thales ink deal to equip new planes with next gen Wi-Fi
The airline said demand for Wi-Fi on board has been steadily increasing and today over … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Revealed: what’s next on Dubai RTA’s 3D printing list?
Dubai’s transport authority has unveiled plans to expand its use of 3D printing technology to include the construction of a pedestrian bridge and a marine transport stationi The committee responsible for the Implementation of Dubai 3D Printing Strategy …
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Dubai South mulls plan to launch eco-friendly transport system
Dubai South is to carry out a feasibility study on possible plans to launch an environmentally friendly transport system using hydrogen technologies. The 145-square kilometre master-planned city, which was launched by the Dubai government in 2006 …
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Dubai’s DIFC Just Announced A $100M Fund For Fintech Startups
Dubai International Financial Centre has (DIFC) launched a $100 million fund to invest in financial technology startups. The fund will focus on companies in the incubation and growth stages looking to access markets in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
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UAE’s Strata inks JV to supply Boeing with high-tech materials
Strata, the UAE-based composite aerostructures manufacturing facility, and Solvay have formalised their joint venture to supply Boeing with advanced composite materials from a high-tech facility to be built in Al Ain. Following the signature of the JV …
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Saudi Arabian Airlines rolls out Wi-Fi across network
Saudi Arabian Airlines now offers guests flying to 47 international destinations the option to connect onto its Wi-Fi service. On six of these routes, to Los Angeles, Washington, New York, London Heathrow, Manchester and Dubai, passengers in Guest Class …
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Dubai’s DEWA to cooperate with Masdar and EDF on renewable energy projects
The solar park contributes to achieving the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide 75 per cent of Dubai’s total …
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SMEs set to play key role in UAE’s space programme – official
“But also, we can get graduates to come with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) backgrounds, to start opening their own businesses which would support the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the UAE Space Agency,” he added. “Instead …
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Dubizzle acquires two Dubai-based companies
“We are proud to invest in their people, technology and future,” he added. “These acquisitions are a testament to our drive to be the number one property platform in the UAE and puts us at the forefront of market innovation.” Dubizzle’s …
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This DIY ‘hack’ will make your Wi-Fi stronger – and it genuinely works
If this sounds familiar, you have a few options: moving your bed directly into the living room, making it unliveable for the rest of your family; you could buy one of those Wi-Fi extender things; OR, you could put a little tinfoil hat on your router …
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Dubai’s DEWA appoints robot staff in customer centres
“We keep up to date with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and take advantage of disruptive technologies in various fields, develop AI, Robotics, IoT, 3D printing and by supporting the Dubai 10X initiative, to propel Dubai towards the future, making it 10 …
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UAE, Germany to collaborate on space exploration expertise
DUBAI: The UAE Space Agency is collaborating with the German Aerospace Center to share research information, technology and regulation, state news agency WAM has reported. The two bodies signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, that will see the …
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Tristar Group deploys blockchain technology revolutionising its logistics business
Dubai – UAE: Tristar Group announced a milestone in its digital transformation strategy as it unveiled a ground-breaking Proof of Concept (POC) using blockchain technology. Transparency in the supply chain has always been difficult to achieve, but Tristar …
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Logistics Giant Teams Up With Dubai Startup On Implementing Blockchain Tech
Tristar’s blockchain implementation was executed by Dubai-based Block Gemini Technologies. Tristar Group has teamed up with Dubai-based startup Block Gemini Technologies to develop a Proof of Concept (POC) that it says will use blockchain technology to …
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HFTP and Naseba Set Final Details for Inaugural HITEC Dubai Event
are bringing the world’s largest and oldest Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference(HITEC®) brand to Dubai, UAE for the first time. HITEC Dubai will take place from November 14-15, 2017 at the Conrad Dubai in Dubai, UAE – serving as …
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Lord heads to Dubai, with an eye on scouting foreign technology
Ellen Lord, seen here in a file photo, will be the top American at the Dubai Air Show. (Alan Lessig/Staff) WASHINGTON – When the Pentagon’s top acquisition official hits the show floor at next week’s Dubai Air Show, she will be keeping a keen eye out …
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