United Arab Emirates

Sport

Georgia tops judo medals table with three golds after final day of thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Georgia finished top of the medals table at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, winning a total of three gold medals, as Russia claimed second place with two gold medals on the third and final day of a thrilling judo competition in the U.A.E.

29/10/2018

United Arab Emirates

First Emirati-made satellite launched into space

KhalifaSat, the first-ever Emirati-manufactured satellite successfully launched into space from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre on October 29.

29/10/2018

Sport

Judo sends a message of peace to the world during the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam on World Judo Day

Day two of the history-making Abu Dhabi Grand Slam produced an emotionally charged day both on and off the tatami as Israel - who were competing under their own flag for the first time in a Gulf country - and France, Georgia and the Netherlands struck gold in Abu Dhabi on World Judo Day.

29/10/2018

Sport

Thrilling competition on Day 1 of 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the eve of World Judo Day

Thrilling judo abounded on Day 1 of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates on the eve of World Judo Day. Georgia's Vazha Margvelashvili was our Man of the Day as he took gold in the -66kg category, while our Woman of the Day was Nora Gjakova of Kosovo, who won the -57kg gold.

27/10/2018

World

Can turning plastic bottles into clothing help solve the UAE’s waste problem?

The UAE is amongst the world’s highest consumers of single-use plastic. According to estimates, a single UAE resident can use around 450 plastic water bottles per year and less than 10% of the country’s total plastic waste is currently recycled.

26/10/2018

World

‘Sharks’ and recycling debris: UAE initiatives for waste management

The United Arab Emirates has one of the highest waste generation rates in the world, and the Emirates’ population has tripled over the past 18 years to 9.4 million residents.

26/10/2018

World

“We must not wait” - Former French President Hollande urges for green commitment at WGES

The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) has wrapped up in Dubai.

26/10/2018

United Arab Emirates

Student Matthew Hedges 'physically stopped from vomiting': wife

The wife of British student Matthew Hedges — who was arrested in Dubai on spying charges — told Euronews her husband had 'vomited every day for three and a half months' since he was put in solitary confinement.

25/10/2018

World

Garou makes his debut in the Middle East

Garou, one of the most successful French-Canadian recording artists in the world, is making his debut in the Middle East as part of his 20 Year Jubilee Tour.

25/10/2018

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Watch: Dubai ExpoLight show

A massive light show and festive activities were held in downtown Dubai to celebrate the two-year countdown of the 2020 Expo Dubai Saturday night.

21/10/2018

World

GITEX showcases latest trends in Artificial Intelligence technology

The 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week has wrapped up in Dubai.

19/10/2018

World

Alibaba’s Wanli Min presents ‘City Brain’ and talks upcoming quarterly results

During the 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week, one of the Middle East’s main tech sector events, Alibaba’s Chief Machine Intelligence Scientist Wanli Min was on the ground to talk about Artificial Intelligence and, in particular, the company’s ‘City Brain’ project.

19/10/2018

World

LinkedIn’s Igor Perisic talks Artificial Intelligence and EU data regulation

The 38th edition of GITEX attracted tech leaders such as the Chief Data Officer of networking and jobs portal LinkedIn, Igor Perisic.

19/10/2018

Business

High profile finance A-listers withdraw from Saudi conference

Among the latest names to pull out are US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, UK Trade minister Liam Fox and French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire

18/10/2018

World

UAE’s passion for dragon boating showcased at 11th Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Race

The 11th Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Race got underway on Friday, October 5th. Featuring 70 teams from across the United Arab Emirates, participants competed along a 1km stretch of the capital’s coastline.

12/10/2018

World

Meet Adeeb and Dana Alblooshi, two super smart UAE siblings

Emirati brother and sister Adeeb and Dana Alblooshi are two of the UAE’s child prodigies. At just fourteen-years-old, Adeeb, who was named this year as one of world’s smartest teenagers, has already applied for seven scientific patents.

28/09/2018

World

The UAE launches its first NASA space camp for young scientists

The UAE is aiming to become a world leader in space technology by 2021 and the country is investing heavily in its young scientists.

28/09/2018

Living

The world's most expensive shoes go on sale in Dubai

A pair of gold stilettos with a price tag of $17 million

27/09/2018

World

UAE Minister talks plans to build a 'Silicon Valley' of food technology

A ‘Food Valley’, or a technology hub, dedicated to the development of food and farming automation, is set to be built in the UAE.

21/09/2018

World

How do you grow vegetables in the desert?

A Syrian farmer in the UAE is producing a variety of salad vegetables and herbs in the inhospitable climate and terrain of the region.

21/09/2018

World

Arab Future Cities Summit showcases the Middle East’s ‘smart city’ ambitions

Held this September in Dubai, the 5th Arab Future Cities Summit showcased the newest technology aimed at finding smart solutions for modern societies.

14/09/2018

World

What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry?

Halal food is the largest and most diverse sector within the Islamic economy. Its expansion has resulted in the emergence of numerous halal startups, from baby food and confectionary to ready-meals.

07/09/2018

World

How are young Muslims boosting the halal tourism industry?

Halal tourism has grown at almost double the rate of the wider industry in recent years, with halal hotels springing-up to cater for an expanding millennial market.

07/09/2018

World

Artificial Intelligence health pods for quick diagnosis set to launch

Starting this month, some UAE hospitals, shopping malls, gyms and even supermarkets will contain AI medical pods that can help diagnose health problems in less than ten minutes.

10/08/2018

World

How are 3D-printed limbs changing lives in the UAE?

High-tech 3D-printed limbs are providing amputees in the United Arab Emirates with the renewed chance to walk, run and even ride motorcycles.

10/08/2018

World

Plunging from heights of 25 meters on stage with La Perle

Resident theatre shows are not the norm in Dubai, however, the post-modern circus-style performance La Perle is rewriting the rules.

03/08/2018