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Marine green shift shores up electric jet tenders

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Green is the new mantra for success in the boats and yacht industry. UAE, which is undergoing a considerable surge in the sea-tourism segment owing to its picturesque coastline, is gradually taking firm strides towards the eco-friendly marine solutions in the yachting world. According to reports, as eco-friendly generation is fast multiplying and it ...

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UAE leads digital signage sector

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Technological advances have given a boost to the digital signage industry in the Emirates, with the sector expected to reach $23.02 billion by 2023, according to a report by Global Market Insights Inc. “Digital World Computer Design LLC has been contributing to the Digital Printing industry for the last 10 years in Dubai. The ...

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Cameron vies to seize initiative in last days of Brexit campaign

  Bloomberg The U.K. referendum on European Union membership entered its final stages as David Cameron tried to capitalize on a swing in momentum back to the “Remain” campaign and former London Mayor Boris Johnson accused the prime minister of having nothing to offer voters. The pound surged on Monday as investors grew more confident British voters will opt to ...

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Oil rally out of steam as Canada’s wildfire threat fades

  Bloomberg Here comes Canadian oil to douse the hottest rally since 2009. Money managers reduced bets on rising oil prices by the most in 11 months as Canadian output continued to ramp up after Alberta’s wildfires. The recovery in oil prices remains “fragile” as disrupted supplies return to the market and prolong a global surplus, according to Goldman Sachs ...

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Android rules the ‘smart’ roost in the country

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business With nearly 25 percent growth in 2016 and poised for a rapid surge in the coming months, Android operating system is evidently dominating the UAE smart-phone market. One of the most user-friendly operating systems, Android is supported by various mobile phone brands including Korean-giant Samsung. Samsung is one of the market leaders in smart-phone ...

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Cerner recognizes excellence in ME healthcare tech

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Cerner Middle East & Africa, celebrated their fifth edition this year of its Achievement and Innovation Awards by honoring its clients across the region for their most rewarding health care technology adoptions. To reflect the changing dynamics in the health care industry, Cerner created five new award categories covering clinical and end user experiences ...

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Banking goes branchless

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Banking sector in the country is witnessing a massive makeover. Mobile banking, which has been emerging as one of the fastest growing segments over the last couple of years, is sure to change the way we have known the industry for decades. UAE is gearing up for the surging trend, which would put an ...

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KwB discusses ties with London School

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Knowledge without Borders (KwB), the Sharjah-based cultural project, has expanded its sphere of influence following a visit to the London School of Publishing (LSP). The Sharjah–based project, which functions to promote a culture of reading in the UAE and to encourage a love of books in its citizens, attended the UK capital’s premium publishing institution ...

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Mounting pressure unlikely to sway Obama on Syria

  Washington / AFP Exasperated US diplomats are in open revolt over Barack Obama’s Syria policy, but radical change is unlikely in the twilight of his presidency. More than 280,000 people have been killed. Millions more have fled their homes. A relentless drumbeat of cluster bombs, barrel bombs, chemical bombs, murder, rape and torture has turned swaths of Syria to dust. ...

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Referendum gamble to define Cameron legacy

  LONDON / AP It’s often said that David Cameron is a lucky politician who has seemed to coast through politics on instinct and charm during a career that has culminated in six years as British prime minister. But now his luck may be running out. In calling a referendum on Britain’s membership in the European Union, Cameron has made a ...

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