ABU DHABI // Two teams of UAE researchers are among the first to receive grants from a total of Dh45 million being awarded by the British government in the Arabian Gulf to tackle global challenges. Researchers at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology …
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This Gitex, get a TV, BMW for just Dh96,000
The major Dubai electronics retailer is bringing back its TV-plus-car deal, which got everyone’s heads scratching in awe during the past editions it was offered. Originally debuting in 2015, this year’s Spring deal comes with a 65-inch LG Super UHD smart …
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UAE healthcare sector to grow to Dh103b by 2021
While doing this, it is moving more towards interaction and self-management which is aided by the ever-growing digital technology in the sector,” said Anthony Hobeika, chief executive officer, at MENA Research Partners. UAE accounts for 26 per cent of the …
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50% of today’s jobs can be replaced by technology: new report
A joint initiative by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the United Nations Industrial … looking specifically at six themes: technology and innovation; global value chains; skills, employment and education; sustainability and environment; infrastructure …
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Digital payment services in the UAE: A new e-Payment Regulation
The UAE continues to embrace technology innovation in line with its government’s ‘Smart Dubai’ initiative to transform Dubai into the world’s smartest city. With Emirates NBD having recently launched the UAE’s first ‘digital only’ bank, digital payment …
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Amazon to acquire UAE’s Souq.com
We’re looking forward to both learning from and supporting them with Amazon technology and global resources. And together, we’ll work hard to provide the best possible service for millions of customers in the Middle East.” Dubai billionaire Mohamed …
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Dubai Silicon Oasis: Smart Community
Established in 2004, Dubai Silicon Oasis was created as a free trade zone, for ICT and technology-focused companies, with commercial and residential zones, with the aim of becoming one of the first integrated communities in the region. Today, Dubai Silicon …
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Apple opens job vacancies for UAE posts
Dubai: US technology giant Apple is looking to recruit new employees for its operations in the UAE, the company’s latest job listings show. As of this month, the tech giant has posted 18 positions on the careers page of its official website, with roles …
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WiFi UAE rolls out in Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai: Residents and visitors in Ras Al Khaimah can reap the benefits of WiFi UAE as it rolls out at two of the emirate’s shopping centres. From this month, shoppers in Al Naeem Mall and Al Naeem City Centre have access to the Internet through two options …
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Free WiFi and meditation as airlines grapple with laptop ban
“The UAE is the number one ranked country worldwide by the International … roaming on mobile phones to connect to the Internet in-flight, and planned to make WiFi freely available on some aircraft from next month. “We’ve sped up infrastructure work …
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3D-printing innovator sets sights on Dubai
Dubai: Enrico Dini might be known as the pioneer in 3D-printed buildings technology and the man who wants to print 3D houses. There is even a documentary about him — The Man Who Prints Houses. Dini has already reconstructed the arch of Palmyra destroyed …
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D-Shape to bring 3D-printed buildings tech to Dubai
He claims that WinSun was behind the first 3D-printed office in Dubai using pre-fab modular construction techniques. “This technology is called 3D plotting or extrusion-based technology and it is not real 3D digital printing. Extrusion-based technology …
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CABSAT opens with focus on UAE’s space technology
DUBAI: Shaikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Information, opened CABSAT 2017 on Monday morning, an annual event for the broadcast, satellite and entertainment content sectors across the Middle East, Africa and …
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Designed In Dubai: UAE Startup YaHalla Wants To Stand Out As An Emirati Tech Brand
Inspired by Sheikh Mohammed’s drive to make Dubai and the UAE a leader in terms of technology uptake and application, Tayeb says that he has followed the same principle in crafting and building the gadgets under the YaHalla brand. The specs for the …
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WiFi service provided at cultural and heritage sites in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has introduced WiFi UAE service across all of its culture and heritage sites, concluding the project in Hatta Heritage Village. This step follows the MoU signed last year with du — Emirates …
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Dubai Culture Provides WiFi UAE service at all of its culture & heritage sites
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has introduced WiFi UAE service across all of its culture and heritage sites, concluding the project in Hatta Heritage Village. This step …
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Etisalat Academy to organise seminar and workshop on ‘Blockchain’ technology
Dubai: Etisalat Academy is set to organise a seminar and workshop on the latest “Blockchain” technology under the theme “Blockchain: The Next Disruptive Technology” from March 21-23 at its premises in Dubai. Blockchain is a technology that allows …
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