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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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Saudi Arabia Shortlists 33 Firms for Major Battery Energy Storage Projects
Saudi Arabia has taken a major step in advancing its renewable energy goals by prequalifying 33 companies for its first batch of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), under the Ministry of Energy, announced the list of selected firms on December 30, 2024. These projects, known as the...
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DEWA Unveils Roadmap to Integrate Generative AI Across Operations
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced a detailed plan to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, using Microsoft Copilot to enhance services and boost efficiency. The announcement was made during a meeting led by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, alongside senior management members, as the organization...
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The Intelligent Age: How New Technologies Are Reshaping the World
The year 2024 witnessed a surge in technological advancements, with generative AI becoming a hot topic across industries such as retail, healthcare, logistics, and energy. According to Mirek Dusek, managing director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), humanity is now entering the “intelligent age,” marked by the rapid growth of technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum...
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Dubai Culture and Google Announce 2nd MENA Creatives Bootcamp
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Google, has opened applications for the second edition of the ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition.’ This initiative aims to empower creatives in the UAE and the MENA region by enhancing their skills and helping them use advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Winners of ‘Innovators 2024’ Competition Announced
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has revealed the winners of the seventh edition of the ‘Innovators 2024’ competition. The announcement was made on January 2, 2025, following months of rigorous evaluation. Students from across the UAE participated in the competition, with 137 teams initially entering. After a thorough...