Dubai says plans big solar plant. Under Dubai’s Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, the Middle East emirate plans to reduce energy imports and climate warming carbon dioxide emission …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Leveraging modern technology to built resilient farming systems
CNBC’s Dan Murphy goes on assignment at Expo 2020’s Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods week in Dubai, hearing from the politicians and activists striving to combat climate change and learning how tech …
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How the Middle East is reinventing itself as a sustainable supplier
The Middle East could become a centre for sustainable food, water and energy solutions if countries work together, Israeli president Isaac Herzog told the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Herzog …
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UAE: Hospital uses robotic arm to conduct ‘less painful’ knee replacement surgery
This new technology has has been brought into the UAE by Healthpoint. The newly offered technology provides greater accuracy, better outcomes, faster recovery, and less pain for patients in comparison …
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Dubai CommerCity showcases its incorporation of the latest technology trends at Seamless Middle East
E-commerce sales in the MENA region are expected to reach around $50bn this year, an increase of 163% in just 5 years; Representatives from Dubai CommerCity highlighted the latest …
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Beyond Technology invests in key MEA and South Asian markets
To meet the growing demand for bandwidth in the region, Beyond Technology (BT), a world leader in digital transformation announces investments in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia to support …
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Dubai-based ride sharing firm Swvl to slash headcount by a third
The reductions will focus on roles that have been automated by investments in engineering and product and support functions …
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Open source championing technology innovation and accelerating digital transformation in the Middle East
Open source solutions are accelerating the innovation and adoption for cloud, big data and analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. An agile, …
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Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless Now In UAE
Dubai: Sennheiser has introduced its first Sports headphones in several years. The new SPORT True Wireless earbuds are now available to athletes …
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Aldar awards pilot projects to five technology start-ups through its accelerator programme
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest listed developer, has awarded pilot projects to five technology start-ups as part of the second cycle of its Scale Up accelerator programme that was unveiled last …
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Brain drain is a threat to technology development: Report
There is a dearth of talent in the chip industry, which is currently facing a global shortage, who would further hardware innovation. Brain drain is a threat to technology development: Report. Chip …
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CARS24 sees a rise in demand for pre-owned luxury cars in UAE in 2022
Luxury and high-end cars listed on the platform within the luxury segment and include top European, American, and Asian brands …
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UAE, Egypt, Jordan in industrial push: $10bn fund set up
The partnership embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to enhance industrial integration with Arab …
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UAE’s Cypher Capital invests in Spain’s Iomob
Dubai-based blockchain-focused VC firm Cypher Capital, has invested in Spain-based decentralised marketplace, Iomob. Founded in …
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Dubai to put metaverse into a legal framework: Obstacles and forecasts
The integration of regulatory authorities into the metaverse has begun, and where one entity enters, others will follow over time Dubai to put metaverse into a legal framework: Obstacles and forecasts …
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Nearly 90% UAE banking customers find account opening too complicated
Identity proofing platform IDnow and YouGov research finds UAE residents are frustrated by bank account applications.
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UAE Leads Launch Of New Industrial Era In MENA Region
ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE is launching a new industrial era based on advanced technology, employing resources and capabilitie …
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