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NEW MODEL OF ACADEMIA
Abu Dhabi sets up world's first AI research university
Abu Dhabi government has announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the first graduate-level, research-based AI university in the world.
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NEW INDEPENDENT JV
Etihad, Air Arabia set up Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost carrier
Etihad Aviation Group, owner of the national airline of the UAE, and Air Arabia, Mena region's first and largest low-cost carrier, have announced the signing of an agreement to launch Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier.
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MOST USE SMARTPHONES
Passengers seek more control, less wait: Survey
Air passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience, while seeking more control of their journey and less waiting times, says the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 2019 Global Passenger Survey.
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SPOTLIGHT
Oil & gas top sector for revenue, profit in 2018
Oil and gas outperformed other sectors in terms of combined revenue and profitability in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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SPECIAL REPORT
10 key technologies disrupting the GCC market
From AI to autonomous vehicles, transformative science and technology have driven impactful change across the GCC countries in recent years, a report said, highlighting 10 technologies set to transform the Middle East over the next decade.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
Music hands on
The Sample Music Festival, which showcased the latest equipment for turntable and DJing fanatics, saw visitors of Prolight + Sound Middle East test their skills on the show floor in front of an audience of audio aficionados.
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Al Salem provides KAFD with smart building solutions
Al Salem Johnson Controls has provided King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh with the latest integrated building management solutions through Metasys; which contributes to increased flexibility, sustainability and productivity.
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Ricoh boosts ME presence with new Dubai HQ
Ricoh Middle East FZE, a leading player in document management solutions, has opened its new office in Dubai Silicon Oasis, thus marking the brand's further commitment to the Middle East as part of its regional expansion strategy.
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Midsummer opens new solar energy R&D facility
Midsummer, a leader in advanced thin film building integrated solar solutions, marked the opening of its new state-of-the-art solar energy technology research and development facility in Järfälla, Sweden.
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Over 70 experts at Saudi eCommerce Forum
More than 70 industry experts discussed the latest global and regional eCommerce market dynamics at the recently concluded Mastercard Saudi eCommerce Forum 2019 hosted by Mastercard, in collaboration with Saudi Payments.
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Oil & gas top sector for revenue, profit in 2018
Oil and gas outperformed other sectors in terms of combined revenue and profitability in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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National Fiber Glass Factory to set up new plant in Oman
Oman’s National Fiber Glass Factory, a leading manufacturer of glass-reinforced plastics and glass-reinforced concrete, plans to build its new manufacturing plant at Khazaen Economic City in the sultanate's Barka region.
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Elaa launches new tech platform for govt travel
Elaa, the travel management company of Seera, Saudi Arabia’s largest travel services provider, has launched a new tech platform to revolutionise corporate and government travel.
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UAE ICT sector ranked global 2nd in performance
The ICT sector in the UAE has achieved significant progress in global ranking from the 6th to the 2nd rank, according to the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2019 issued by the World Economic Forum
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Abu Dhabi Boat Show opens with 284 exhibitors
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2019 will open today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) Marina, with the participation of 284 companies and brands in the leisure marine industry.
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Dubai launches self-driving transport contest
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second edition of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport under the theme: ‘Self-driving Logistics Services,’ covering ground transport, drones, and others.
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Bahrain hospital launches drive to cut antibiotics use
Bahrain Specialist Hospital has recently implemented its Antibiotic Stewardship Program that aims to curtail the overuse of antibiotics among patients and helps minimize the prescription of antibiotics to bare necessity.
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The Phantom of the Opera enraptures Dubai audience
The world’s most popular musical, The Phantom of the Opera opened for the first time in the UAE at Dubai Opera yesterday (October 16) to a packed audience of musical theatre aficionados, opera first-timers and Phantom fans.
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Abu Dhabi sets up world's first AI research university
Abu Dhabi government has announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the first graduate-level, research-based AI university in the world.
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France to feature 2 pavilions at Gulfood Manufacturing
Business France will be running two French pavilions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2019, a trade show devoted to new manufactured Ingredients and processing equipment, running from October 29 to 31 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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