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  Dubai / Emirates Business According to new research conducted by Frost & Sullivan in collaboration with GITEX Technology Week 2016, the next 10 years of augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology development are set to redefine the future of both business and consumer processes and interactions in the region. GCC organisations are leveraging the new technology to ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Zayed Future Energy Prize had exceeded 10,000 entries over its nine cycles when submissions for the ninth annual awards closed on Monday, June 27. A record 1,678 entries were received this year, an increase of 12 percent on 2015. Nominations, accepted in the Large Corporation and Lifetime Achievement categories, account for 555 entries, ...

  Islamabad / WAM The UAE provided 116,177,794 million polio vaccines for Pakistani children aged under five from January 2014 to the end of May 2016 through the Emirates Polio Campaign, launched under directives from President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and as part of an initiative of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ...

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Banking apps and mobile wallets will soon surpass the traditional payment methods in the UAE as more and more customers seek comfort in cashless payment systems. A vast appetite for technological advancements in the payments industry is helping in making the country one of the leading countries in the world, when it comes to ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Robots will no longer be just machines. As innovation drives many technological advancements around the world, IT company ASUS has come up with its first-ever tech-kid — ‘Zenbo’. The home robot has specific functions which include assisting senior family members with their health, giving reminders of important information, monitoring and alerting about emergency situations ...

  Alkesh Sharma / Emirates Business Members of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) always have a unique advantage when it comes to Muslim travel, thanks to the plethora of Muslim-friendly facilities and services available. However, some non-OIC destinations have also started targeting the Muslim travel market and are making sustainable efforts to offer tailor-made services to attract them. Recent ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Mobile phones are an integral part of digital advancements that are transforming almost every sector these days. Experts say the Mobile Capture technology will change the face of information management soon. Stressing on the importance of a high-tech future, Emma Isichei, Worldwide Category Director, Capture Solutions at Kodak Alaris, emphasizes the need for adopting ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business In the wake of the New Year’s Eve blaze in a hotel in the United Arab Emirates, the Civil Defense Authorities in the nation have been working on new fire safety regulations for buildings. UAE represents a multi-cultural hub for industries, residence and tourism, owing to which fire safety becomes a vital element. As ...

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Duty Free is providing passengers with a fantastic shopping experience this summer season with an unprecedented number of promotions, retail exclusives and culinary treats. Offers include ‘spend & win’ promotions across all shops throughout the airport, with cash vouchers being given away. Sharaf DG and Pure Gold are also introducing special products ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Al Montazah, Sharjah’s first amusement and waterpark, saw a huge turnout of visitors with the crowds of residents and tourists keen to share the blessings of the occasion and enjoy fun-packed water-based activities at the emirate’s popular leisure destination. Visitors to Al Montazah were able to soak up a joyful atmosphere all day long, with ...