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European, Middle Eastern phone rollouts planned for Huawei

10/24/2017

Huawei's newly unveiled Mate 10 smartphone will be available later this month in more than 15 countries and regions, including Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Following that, the Mate 10 Pro will come to market mid-November in more than two dozen more countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Apple Pay is adding markets as it dominates mobile payments

10/24/2017

Apple says its partners globally report that Apple Pay now accounts for 9 in 10 mobile payments where it's available. The number of Apple Pay markets will soon rise to 20 with the addition of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and UAE in the next few days.

Etisalat goes all in with autonomous, connected vehicles

10/16/2017

Etisalat, a United Arab Emirates telecommunications service provider, continues to expand its reach into autonomous- and connected-car technology. At the GITEX Technology Week 2017 in Dubai, Etisalat displayed the Mercedes-Benz F 015, Daimler's autonomous-driving research car; unveiled the Swiss self-driving concept vehicle Etos; and announced a partnership to support a connected platform for Tesla's Model X.

Kazakhstan, UAE to cooperate on nuclear power

9/12/2017

Kazakhstan's KazAtomProm and the United Arab Emirates' Emirates Nuclear Energy signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of uranium and future cooperation related to the fuel cycle and nuclear power plant construction.

Nawah preps for IAEA review of Barakah reactor

8/2/2017

Nawah Energy is preparing for the International Atomic Energy Agency's pre-operational safety review of Unit 1 at Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. "Nawah is making good progress from all perspectives of the Operational Readiness program, including recruitment and training of resources, development of procedures and operating crew proficiency," Mohammed Sahoo Al Suwaidi, acting CEO of Nawah Energy, said.

Largest observation wheel under construction in UAE

7/13/2017

Five of eight segments have been built for the Ain Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the tallest and largest observation wheel in the world. The Ferris wheel will reach 689 feet when completed.

UN rights chief decries Gulf States' expulsion of Qataris

6/19/2017

The two-week deadline for Qatari citizens to leave Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain came into effect today after the breakdown of relations between Qatar and neighboring Gulf States. The expulsion will deprive Qataris of access to their homes, jobs and education, said United Nations human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein.

Emaar to list real estate business on Dubai exchange

6/7/2017

Emaar Properties is planning a real estate initial public offering on the Dubai exchange, the first new listing on the exchange in two and a half years. Emaar will offer as much as 30% of its development business in the United Arab Emirates.

Students build robots at international event

5/23/2017

Students from the United Arab Emirates recently competed in the World Robot Olympiad. During the event, which tested students' abilities in science, technology, engineering and maths, students built and programmed Lego robots.

UAE consumers shift more of their shopping online

5/16/2017

Some 56% of United Arab Emirates shoppers make an online purchase at least weekly, up from 39% in 2016, according to data from Visa and the Department of Economic Development. Consumers have concerns about the security of online payment, and many still opt to pay cash on delivery.