Author: Editorial Desk

Abu Dhabi: The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has urged the public to notify telecom service providers in case of loss or theft of their mobile devices. TDRA seeks to raise awareness regarding the procedures for reporting the loss or theft of a mobile phone. UAE telecom service providers offer various channels through which the public can communicate to report such incidents, including customer service call centers, live chat services on websites, and other channels affiliated with the operators. Once the theft or loss is reported, the service provider will confirm details and ask for customer approval to…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will host the third edition of the Investopia summit from February 28 to 29, 2024. Mr. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, has announced the details of the upcoming summit, which will be held under the theme “Emerging Economic Frontiers: Investing in Fast-Growing Sectors in the New Economy.” The summit will include several prominent local and international figures including investors, government officials, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs. The announcement was made during a press conference held recently in the presence of Investopia partners, and more than 75 officials and investors from the…

Dubai: Emirates and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage advanced digital technologies and accelerate improvements in maintenance operations. According to the statement, efforts will focus on key areas including drone-assisted aircraft inspections, sharpening the precision and effectiveness of maintenance tasks through the use of virtual and augmented reality, in addition to next-generation prognostic and predictive maintenance. Mr. Ahmed Safa, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Engineering stated that, “Our partnership with Boeing will enable us to maximize the benefits of advanced technologies and digital excellence to improve operational reliability, minimize disruptions, and ensure our fleet operates at…

Abu Dhabi: The third Al Sila’ Marine Festival will take place on December 6 to 10, 2023 at the beach of Al Sila’ City in the Al Dhafra Region. The festival will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. It is co-organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, and Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with Emirates Heritage Club. The festival features a range of traditional and modern marine competitions, along with beach and sports races. These include events such…

Dubai: Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has inaugurated the first Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference (MENA SC). The conference was organized by DEWA in collaboration with the IEEE Electron Device Society from November 15 to 18, 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The conference is the first scientific and technical conference of its kind in the region, with the participation of prominent experts and researchers from 120 universities and research centers from 38 countries around the world to discuss over 200 research papers in various fields of solar…

Dubai: Nakheel, the world-leading real estate master developer, in partnership with Excelsior Real Estate, has launched Phase II Beach Residences of its recently unveiled waterfront development Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences. Near the heart of the Emirate, the Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences will offer residents a resort lifestyle in a relaxed well-curated waterfront setting of coastal serenity. The Phase II inventory of Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences offers 331 residences including one-two three-bedroom residences, four-bedroom duplexes with large terraces, and beautiful beach houses with gardens. Ranging from 93 square meters to 876 square meters, the apartments…

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has launched the Ethraa Professional Development Program for Arabic Language and Islamic Education teachers. The program aims to enhance the abilities of Arabic language and Islamic education teachers. It was organized in cooperation with Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) and Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE). The Ethraa program offers a set of workshops with activities that focus on specialized knowledge as well as pedagogical knowledge in the two subjects. This includes enhancing professional knowledge and practices to contribute to developing the performance of Arabic language and Islamic education teachers to…

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has inaugurated the Sir Bani Yas Island visitor center. The center will act as a cultural resource for both local and international tourists to learn more about the historic landscape of Sir Bani Yas Island. After exploring the church and monastery grounds, visitors can explore the interactive displays at the center, which help them visualize the history of Sir Bani Yas. In addition, a curated selection of objects from various locations on the island, spanning different time periods, are also showcased in the center, each accompanied…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) and the UAE Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This cooperation agreement to explore new areas of collaboration by leveraging each other’s capabilities, especially in the aerospace technology sector. The move is part of SRTI Park’s strategy to position Sharjah as a global destination for aerospace innovation and research by tapping into the global aerospace market which grew from $261.12 billion in 2022 to $278.43 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 percent. The MoU was signed at the Dubai Air Show…

Dubai: Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has hosted the second edition of the Arab Climate Forum ahead of COP28. The event is organized by the Arab NGO Network for Development in partnership with the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND). Under the patronage of Prince Abdul Aziz bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of AGFUND, the two-day event with the theme “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: Together to Achieve the Resilience and Social Development of Small-Scale Farmers” is being held at the Sofitel Downtown Hotel in Dubai. The forum aims to assess the impact of climate…