Bloomberg The team behind Pepper, the humanoid robot from SoftBank Robotics, are planning a platform for the machine where developers create applications for everyday use, such as guarding your home or giving floors a vacuum clean. SoftBank intends to open a platform similar to a mobile “app store” for developers to sell or market software to consumers, said Nicolas …

  GENEVA / WAM Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs reiterated UAE’s commitment to promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Giving the UAE statement before the High Level Segment of the 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Dr Gargash said by promoting respect for human rights, the UAE …

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates National Bank of Dubai (Emirates NBD) announced it would cooperate with Dubai SME to provide four-year, interest-free payments for buyers of revolutionary machines which literally convert air into water. The deal between Emirates NBD and Dubai-based Sky River was signed at Gulfood 2017, the world’s largest annual food event running at Dubai World Trade Centre …