AURAK joins regional study on smart traffic and transportation technology
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) participated in conducting a study on Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) in cooperation with researchers from three Middle Eastern universities. The study focused on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) powered by 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), which are poised to take smart traffic management to the next […]
EGA completes design phase of next generation smelting technology, readies pilot reduction cells
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced on Tuesday the completion of the design phase of the company’s next generation smelting technology, EX. EGA intends to construct ten pilot EX reduction cells at the company’s aluminium smelter in Al Taweelah to test and validate performance. The target is that EX is ready for full industrialisation by 2028. […]
The future of NATO under Washington’s political landscape
The recent NATO summit in Washington concluded with a mix of progress and disappointment, particularly concerning the developments in the war in Ukraine and Kyiv’s membership aspirations. While no specific timetable was established for Ukraine’s accession, NATO reaffirmed its “irreversible” path towards membership. Although this step does not guarantee immediate joining, it offers a potential […]
UAE retail investors choose AI over Big Tech
UAE retail investors continue to rally behind AI while Big Tech and pharma stocks lose momentum, finds the latest quarterly stocks data from trading and investing platform eToro. eToro looked at which companies saw the biggest proportionate change in holders, quarter-on-quarter on its platform, while also looking at the 10 most held stocks in the […]
UAE strongly condemns continuing Israeli violations in Gaza, targeting of camps for displaced people in Khan Younis
The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the continuing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, and the most recent targeting of camps for displaced people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which led to numerous deaths and injuries to dozens of innocent civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews upgrades and amenities at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised that Dubai relentlessly strives to be a global leader in diverse sectors including the travel sector and the air transport sector, in particular. The capabilities Dubai has developed reaffirm its standing as a pivotal global travel hub that […]
UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Montenegro on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice […]
Dubai Mall welcomes 57 million visitors in H1 of 2024
Dubai Mall, the Most Visited Place on Earth in 2023, has achieved further growth in 2024, recording 57 million visitors during the first half of the year, compared to 52 million visitors for the same period in 2023. Performance of various categories has witnessed similar growth, recording growth in retail sales ranging from 8 percent […]
UAE banks’ investments up 0.3% to Dh666.2 billion by end of April
The total investments by banks operating in the country continued to rise steadily, reaching Dh666.2 billion at the end of April 2024, registering growth of 0.3 percent on a monthly basis, and five percent since the beginning of the year, according to banks indicators issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Friday. […]
Aldar, Dubai Cares to provide essential school kits to10,000 children
Aldar Properties has announced the Dh1 million contribution in a new partnership with Dubai Cares to provide 10,000 children from low-income families across the UAE with school kits ahead of the 2024/25 academic year. In line with Aldar’s commitment to create societal value, the partnership will bring Dubai Cares’ “Back to School” edition of “Volunteer […]