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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday on a two-day official visit. This is the Indian prime minister’s seventh visit to the UAE. PM Modi was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and will be accorded to a ceremonial welcome at the Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace. After the reception, the leaders will hold bilateral meetings. “My visit to UAE will be my seventh since assuming office, indicating the priority we attach to strong India-UAE friendship,” Modi tweeted before departing for Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, experienced a staggering 35% increase in reservations over the past month. The company anticipates another surge of approximately 40% closer to Valentine’s Day, highlighting the growing popularity of its services among diverse customer segments. “Growing trend with couples stepping out and exploring long drives have led to a surge across categories, with families using SUVs and couples opting for high end cars,” said Soham Shah, CEO of Selfdrive.ae As Selfdrive gears up for the Valentine’s Day surge, the company remains committed to providing top-notch customer service and an extensive fleet of quality vehicles. Selfdrive…
Breakbulk Middle East opens with massive industry participation The in-person event received the support of leading industry players, and aims to elevate the region’s breakbulk and project cargo sector Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13th February 2024: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the 2024 edition of Breakbulk Middle East opened its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Registering an increase in visitors, the region’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event witnessed strong interest from industry professionals. The massive participation also indicated the industry stakeholders’ keenness to be a part of a well-knit…
Chrysler plans to launch its first EV in 2025, but the foundational brand of automotive conglomerate Stellantis may be taking a detour on the road toward that goal. In 2022, Chrysler showed the Airflow, a concept car reportedly previewing that first production EV. But now the brand has a new EV concept dubbed the Halcyon. Where the Airflow was a handsome but sensible crossover SUV, the Halcyon is a bit more fanciful. The low-slung four-door looks like Chrysler’s attempt to clone the Porsche Taycan. It’s even got front-fender air outlets like the Porsche, part of an aerodynamic package that includes…
Sharjah City Municipality has announced that it will be selling vehicles that have been impounded for more than six months in four days from today. The authority has asked owners of vehicles, machinery and motorcycles that have not yet started the procedure of retrieving their vehicles to do so, as soon as possible. The Municipality, in a post on Instagram, said that owners are “requested to approach the Inspection and Control Department, Industrial Area 5, within 4 days from the date of publishing this notice to rectify the reasons for impoundment”. The vehicles will be sold in an auction on…
The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Tuesday that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the “very subtle societal misalignments” that could make the systems wreak havoc. Sam Altman, speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai via a video call, reiterated his call for a body like the International Atomic Energy Agency to be created to oversee AI that’s likely advancing faster than the world expects. “There’s some things in there that are easy to imagine where things really go wrong. And I’m not that interested in the killer robots walking on the street…
استعراض المنجزات الكبيرة والاستثنائية: الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يستقبل وفد الرئاسة الإقليمية للأولمبياد الخاص لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة –13 فبراير 2024: استقبل الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي سعادة المهندس أيمن عبد الوهاب، الرئيس الإقليمي للأولمبياد الخاص الدولي لمنطقة الشرق الاوسط وشمال افريقيا، وأعضاء الرئاسة الإقليمية في مجلس دبي الرياضي، حيث اطلع الزوار على تقارير الإنجازات، وتعرفوا على التطورات الكبيرة التي شهدتها برامج الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي خلال الخمسة سنوات الأخيرة، والزيادة الواضحة في أعداد اللاعبين الإماراتيين من ذوي الهمم المسجلين بها. إشادة بجهود الإمارات كان الأمين العام لمجلس دبي الرياضي سعادة سعيد حارب، وسعادة طلال الهاشمي المدير الوطني للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي…
The developers of a next-generation NASA spacesuit recently reached a key design milestone, the space agency reported on Monday. Collins Aerospace is building the new suit for spacewalks outside the International Space Station (ISS), and it has now successfully tested its fit and functionality in a microgravity-like environment during an airplane flight. NASA shared footage (below) of the test, which shows the spacesuit being worn during brief periods of weightlessness created by an aircraft performing roller-coaster-like maneuvers. The footage shows the spacesuit wearer simulating crucial maneuvers similar to those conducted by astronauts aboard the ISS, such as climbing through a…
Past and future UN climate talk hosts the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil said Tuesday they are forming a “troika” to push for an international agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The UAE hosted last year’s COP28 conference in Dubai, while Azerbaijan will host this year’s summit followed by Brazil in 2025. The three countries were mandated by 198 signatories to the Dubai agreement to work together on a roadmap to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a key climate goal that has been seriously threatened by global greenhouse gas emissions. “The Troika helps ensure…
Adnoc Distribution announced the launch of a robotic fuelling arm pilot in Abu Dhabi on February 11. This robotic arm will assist motorists in refuelling their vehicle tanks, and the launch was timed with UAE innovation month. After more than a year in development, the first pilot test started in Abu Dhabi. According to the company, the innovation is a first in the region and the first to be certified and tested. The ‘arm’ will be operational during the hot summer months. Fuel stations will use the robot to support the existing staff, boost productivity and reduce wait time. Stay…