Next month’s Gitex to host first tech delegation from Israel to UAE

Dubai: The UAE’s flagship tech event Gitex will be hosting the first Israeli technology delegation to the country next week. The Israel Export Institute comes in as a ‘strategic country partner’ for Gitex, and in partnership with Bank Hapoalim, will lead the delegation of Israeli government officials, entrepreneurs and executives. Gitex will also play host to the […]

GM: New batteries cut electric car costs, boost range

General Motors laid out its electric vehicle strategy in March 2020, showcasing roughly a dozen products as part of a broader attempt to convey to investors how serious it is about embracing its electric future. DETROIT: General Motors says a pending breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of its electric vehicles so they […]

Sindh to develop 200 small islands off Thatta coast into tourist attractions

Karachi: Pakistan’s Sindh government has decided to act upon a comprehensive plan to transform over 200 small islands off the coast of Thatta, a historical town of Sindh, into tourist attractions. The decision was reached at the recently held 16th session of the Governing Body of Sindh Coastal Development Authority (CDA). These islands are situated […]

CNN – Made in Dubai: Trash to Treasure

What started out as a personal project to embrace sustainability and give back to the community, led Dominic Nowell-Barnes to start his unique athleisure brand made of 100% recycled plastic. At the same time, Christine Wilson was on a journey to embrace upcycling and help reduce plastic waste. Find out how two unique businesses, born […]

Saudi central bank extends pandemic loan support into next year

The Saudi central bank has extended a loan deferral program to help small businesses cope with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic until the end of the first quarter next year. The monetary authority said in a statement Sunday that the plan has impacted over 77 billion riyals ($20.5 billion) of loans and the extension […]