The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in partnership with the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, has announced the shortlist for the Cities for our Future competition.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6288
startAD opens applications for AI-focused sprint accelerator programme
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has opened applications for its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Venture Launchpad.
Saudi Arabia to foster SME growth with new R&D initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Research and Development Office (RDO) has announced a new initiative that will provide small businesses in the kingdom access to the research facilities of local universities.
Modernising farming techniques vital for food security: UAE minister
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MOCCAE, conducted a series of visits to farmers and landowners in the UAE to encourage them to use modern agricultural and harvesting techniques.
Ericsson encourages young girls in MEA region to explore careers in ICT
Ericsson hosted its ninth annual participation in Girls in ICT across market area Middle East and Africa.
UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praises India’s tech initiatives
As part of his official visit to India, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City (HITEC City).
E-commerce, electronics firms among most “intimate brands” in UAE
E-commerce and electronic retail brands such as Amazon, souq.com, Sharaf DG and Jumbo Electronics are among the top 10 “intimate brands” in the UAE.
Dubai DED strengthens support to e-Traders
The Business Regustration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has signed two separate agreements …
StarLink to enable SOC efficiencies with new deal
StarLink has announced the signing of the distribution partnership with ATAR Labs for the Middle East and North Africa.
Dubai Taxi fosters innovation in transport services
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has held its Government Innovation Lab 2018 that aimed at concluding creative ideas and suggestions to induce a positive change in Dubai Taxi services.