Abu Dhabi / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven, graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, on Monday launched of a real-time dust forecasting system that provides accurate, up-to-date dust information for the Middle East region. The advanced dust forecasting system will help inform government officials and UAE residents about anticipated dust-storms so …

  Dubai / WAM The Emirates airline has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the UAE Rugby Federation, UAERF, to reinforce its commitment to rugby in the UAE. Through the agreement Emirates will continue as the Federation’s Exclusive and official airline sponsor and sponsor of the Men’s, Women’s and Under 20’s National 7’s and 15’s teams. The agreement will span five years …

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Global Certification Forum (GCF) is to seek input and feedback from mobile industry stakeholders about how its mobile phone certification scheme could add value for the industry and consumers in the Middle East. In association with UAE-based telecom service provider – du, GCF will host two workshops in Dubai during July 19-20 for operators …