India said on Tuesday it expected to spend $1.43 billion on its first manned space mission to be launched by 2022, Reuters reported.
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Etisalat to spotlight opportunities in the mobile ecosystem
Etisalat has announced its exclusive partnership with GSMA for Mobile 360 series-MENA conference in 2018 and 2019, a regional platform that attracts telecom leaders from across the global and regional mobile industry to address key challenges and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem.0 4006
UAE tech startup incubator issues final call for applicants
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has issued a final call for applications for the fourth edition of “Ibtikari” (My Innovation).
Abu Dhabi University introduces undergrad IT degree in Dubai campus
Abu Dhabi University is set to offer six new academic bachelor’s programmes in the science and art streams at its Dubai campus during the next academic semester.
Airbnb’s listing is now available on this Middle East online travel marketplace
Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices.
Saudi Arabia bets big on tech, prepares for life after oil
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter is future-proofing itself against oil’s decline by investing the increasingly booming technology industry.
World Bank seeks to deliver world’s first blockchain-based bonds
The World Bank has announced that it is taking a step to get into digital finance to sell the first-ever bond to be issued entirely using blockchain technology.
Fintech innovators to take centre stage in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has opened the second edition of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit.
UAE Museum of the Future teams up with global tech firms
The UAE’s Museum of the Future has started its four-week accelerator programme where fifteen companies have been shortlisted as strategic partners to take part in the programme and enhance visitors’ experience.
Dubai Future Academy spotlights importance of future tech and innovation
The Dubai Future Academy organised a session entitled ‘Future design: knowledge, technology and prosperity’.
Smart home farms to enhance food security in the UAE
The UAE Office for Future Food Security and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance food security in the country.