Property developer Imkan has announced AlJurf, a fully integrated second home destination along Sahel Al Emarat, the riviera situated in Ghantoot between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Michael Polzella
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There’s a shark in Dubai Marina. But don’t panic – it’s a friendly one. The brainchild of Dubai-based Ecocoast, WasteShark is a 1.5m device that swims along the water surface at 10km per hour, gathering plastic, algae, weeds and debris.
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With the introduction of Reading Dogs, The Animal Agency offers a revolutionary learning tool that aids children with reading their confidence through the support of highly trained furry friends.
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The Dubai Municipality has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – the Flying Rescuer – to help maintain safety and security on public beaches in the Emirates.
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A space and rocketry camp with a NASA curriculum will take place in the UAE for the first time this summer. The UAE-based Compass International – the regional partner for the NASA visitor center U.S. Space and Rocket Centre – is conducting and organising the camp.
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Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced plans for a real estate platform called Real Estate Self Transaction (REST), allowing landlords to sell and manage their properties online. The platform is part of the Dubai 10x initiative aimed at placing government entities 10 years ahead.
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Launched in 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ‘Dubai Future Foundation’ aims to set the foundation to shape the future of Dubai as well as strategic sectors in cooperation with both government and private sector entities.
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So, what is the dictionary definition of the term “augmented reality?” According to the dictionary I hold in my hands it is: “the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time.”
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Global automotive brands are set to show off their latest and greatest models at the Dubai International Motor Show, taking place at DWTC.
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The UAE is always ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation – from flying cars to robotic policemen — and now it has revealed its vision for a space city.
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Dubai has yet another exciting project in the pipeline due to launch in 2018. CityLand Mall is a garden-themed centre that is nearly 1.2 million square feet and will be located near Global Village.
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With a family full of talent, it’s no surprise another member of the Maktoum family is a high achiever.
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Sustainability has long been at the forefront of Dubai and the UAE’s vision for the future. No wonder Dubai Culture & Arts Authority has launched an internal paper recycling project that encourages the authority’s employees to reuse paper and reduce waste.
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In an effort to boost visitor numbers by 2020 and further enhance tourism in Dubai, the government has announced that two massive new islands will be built on each side of Burj Al Arab called Marsa Al Arab (Arab’s Marina).
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The world’s first 1.7m tall, 100kg operational robotic policeman has been formally inducted into the Dubai Police Force and is set to tackle crime and misdemeanours.
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The UAE government is making positive steps to reduce electronic waste with its latest announcement of the ‘world’s largest waste recycling plant’ in Dubai, which will recycle the entire range of electrical equipment.