Sharjah Police has launched a groundbreaking remote vehicle testing service, making it the first of its kind in the UAE. Starting January 8, 2025, motorists in Sharjah can now test their vehicles without visiting a testing center, thanks to this smart service available on the Rafid app. According to Gulf Today, Colonel Khalid Mohammed Al...
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UAE Gears Up for MBZ-SAT Satellite Launch This Month
The UAE is making final preparations for the launch of MBZ-SAT, its advanced Earth-observation satellite, scheduled for later this month. Named after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the satellite highlights the nation’s growing achievements in space exploration. MBZ-SAT, fully developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC),...
UAE Signs Key Agreement for Asteroid Belt Mission Lander
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, attended the signing of a major agreement for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). The deal focuses on developing a lander that will explore the asteroid Justitia, the seventh and final target of the...
Dubai Unveils First Flying Taxi Station, Named DXV
Dubai has officially named its first flying taxi station as Dubai International Vertiport (DXV). Located near Dubai International Airport (DXB), DXV is the first of four planned stations under the emirate’s initial air taxi infrastructure network. Operations are expected to begin in 2026, marking a significant step forward for urban mobility in the UAE. The...
UAE Strengthens Tech Ties with US at CES 2025
The UAE is taking steps to deepen its technology partnership with the United States, as highlighted during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials and business leaders to explore new opportunities in innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies....
Sharjah Police Unveils Remote Vehicle Renewal Service
Sharjah Police, in collaboration with Rafid Automotive Solutions, has introduced a new smart app service that allows private car owners to renew and inspect their vehicles remotely. This initiative is part of Sharjah’s ongoing push for digital transformation to improve government services. The service is available for private vehicles with Sharjah license plates that are...
Dubai Marks Milestone with First LNG Bunkering Operation
Dubai has achieved a significant milestone in its push for sustainable energy by completing its first-ever LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) bunkering operation. This landmark initiative, carried out by the Dubai Ports Authority, part of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), highlights the emirate’s commitment to its Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050. The operation was...
Five Consortiums Advance to Final Stage of Dubai Self-Driving Challenge 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that five consortiums and a leading company have reached the final stage of the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025. This competition, run under the theme “Dubai Autonomous Transport Zone,” aims to create a model district that integrates multiple transport modes, offering residents flexible and...
Damac Group to Invest $20 Billion in US Data Centers
Hussain Sajwani, founder of the Damac Group, plans to invest $20 billion in building data centers across the United States. The announcement was made by President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Sajwani later confirmed the news to Gulf News. The investment will focus on establishing data centers in...
‘Enron Egg’: Satirical Nuclear Reactor Campaign Goes Viral
The name Enron is back in the spotlight, not for a corporate scandal, but for a parody campaign involving a fictional product called the “Enron Egg.” Introduced on January 7, 2025, the so-called “world’s first micro-nuclear reactor for home use” quickly went viral, with the term “Enron Egg” trending on Google. The campaign, titled “Nuclear...