Culture & Education | Monday 23 May, 2022 5:15 pm

Senior engineering students at American University of Sharjah tackle global issues in innovative graduation projects

Ninety engineering senior design projects tackling global and local issues of health, sustainability, 3D printing, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), the environment, water treatment, and renewable energy competed this year at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering (CEN)...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2022 5:05 pm

Al Etihad Credit Bureau will be able to score more than 90% of the individuals and companies

 Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) announced that the Credit Score will be further enhanced to increase scoring capability to over 90% of the 13 million individuals and companies present in its credit registry - up from 70% previously. The alternative data sources used in the updated Credit Score ...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2022 4:49 pm

The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia at a glance

 The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) returns to Saudi Arabia this week, bringing together government leaders, hospitality investors, owners, and operators for the redesigned 2022 edition of the event on 24-25 May at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.  For the first time, FHS, hosted...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2022 4:44 pm

Netix Controls to highlight how iAI/ML-led retrofits can reduce OpEx and save energy at government-hosted RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi Summit

Netix Controls, the leading smart buildings solutions provider, has announced its participation as the lead sponsor in the RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi Summit, which will be co-hosted by Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES). To be held from 1st–2nd June in Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, the landmark conclave...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 May, 2022 4:39 pm

Sustainability champion Dake Rechsand welcomes Sadhguru’s Save Soil movement, emphasizes sand technology as a fit-for-purpose solution in the Middle East

Dake Rechsand, the Dubai-based company specializing in sustainability solutions for water conservation and desert farming, has voiced its support for “Sadhguru” Jaggi Vasudev’s ‘Save Soil’ movement while emphasizing the role that Breathable Sand can play in topsoil conservation and...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2022 3:56 am

South Korean firms to sign agreement for green hydrogen project in Abu Dhabi

Two South Korean firms are set to sign a joint development agreement to advance a major green hydrogen project in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, the UAE’s Etihad Rail has received bids for a planned high-speed rail project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Also, UAE’s Dubal Holding is partnering with...

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Government | Monday 23 May, 2022 3:51 am

Russian, Emirati officials look to enhance ‘strong ties’

UAE and Russian officials met on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance “strong ties” between the two countries, state news agency WAM reported.  Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abdullah Mohamed Al-Mazrouei, held meetings with Chairman of the Russian-Emirati...

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Government | Monday 23 May, 2022 2:57 am

Two Holy Mosques chief announces initiative for gifted students

Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has announced an initiative for gifted students in coordination with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba).The coordination between the...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2022 2:55 am

New Saudi academy to train nationals in military sector

Saudi nationals are to be trained to work in the military and defense industries sector following an announcement from the General Authority for Military Industries to establish a new academy. GAMI Gov. Ahmed Al-Ohali said it was an extension of the military industry sector’s strategy that...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2022 2:39 am

Mastercard, One Global™ and i2c partner to launch integrated wallet in Middle East and North Africa, along with issuing capability for fintechs

Mastercard, One Global™ and i2c have announced a partnership to provide tailored financial solutions that will enable the issuance of digital mobile wallets in the region. Through this partnership, banks, fintech, merchants and wallet providers can now offer consumers in the region easy access to ...

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