As with other world metropolises, there has been breathless growth in the potential hazards from particulate matter and noxious gases.So how should rapidly expanding cities such as Dubai monitor pollution levels and plan their development to try to ensure air quality improves?
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3458ManageEngine’s ME user conference to focus on cybersecurity
ManageEngine will host its seventh Middle East User Conference in Dubai from February 27 to 28, 2017 at the Address …
Girl Guides create 3D-printed park for Sharjah’s disabled children
15 guides (aged 12 to 15 years) designed and produced a 3D-printed model of a park for children that could be used by individuals with disability and special needs to enjoy leisure time and interact with their able-bodied peers.
Thousands of candidates apply to become UAE astronauts
Over 3,000 candidates have successfully completed the online registration, 60 percent of who are STEM qualified and over 20 percent are pilots.
Dubai’s RTA to premiere Hyperloop pod designs
When launched, the Hyperloop will travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes, and lift about 10,000 passengers per hour in both directions.
Panasonic, Trend Micro secure autonomous and connected cars
Panasonic and Trend Micro have come together to jointly develop cybersecurity solutions to detect and prevent cyber-attacks against autonomous and …
Redington reveals new global look
Redington, the $6 billion distribution and supply chain provider for international brands in the IT and mobility sectors, has unveiled …
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
Uber CEO sees commercialisation of air taxis soon
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber Technologies’ chief executive officer said on Tuesday at an investor forum that he can see commercialisation of …
US lawmakers look to regulate virtual currencies
As the global investment frenzy over cryptocurrencies continue to increase, US lawmakers are now considering new rules that could impose …