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New driverless systems to be trialed in Dubai from next year
30 Oct 2017
The National -- Driver-less cars that run seamlessly with pedestrian crossings will be trialed in Downtown Dubai as the emirate races towards an autonomous transport future.
The interface between traffic signals and autonomous vehicles will be tested on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, with a driverless test car passing through the three intersections between the Dubai Mall and a parking area.
Hussein Al Banna, executive director of traffic at Dubai's Roads and Transport... Read More
Dubai Ruler steps out for a meal in Baku Café, City Walk
30 Oct 2017
Gulf News -- City Walk isn’t an exclusive place for A-listers to go to for dining or shopping, but one restaurant in the area got to serve the ultimate VIP guest.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, surprised some diners recently as he stepped out to enjoy a meal at a cafe with his wife Princess Haya bint Al Hussein.
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Hamilton wins fourth F1 world title
30 Oct 2017
Lewis Hamilton won his fourth career Formula One season championship on Sunday with a ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix in a race won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Hamilton had to overcome first-lap chaos when his Mercedes was bumped by title rival Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari. Hamilton got a tire puncture and Vettel had wing damage. Both had to stop immediately for repairs.
That left them in a furious bid to catch up as Verstappen sped away to victory. Vettel... Read More
More than 1,000 hybrid taxis on Dubai streets
29 Oct 2017
Dubai Taxi has added more Toyota Camry hybrid cars, more than doubling its current fleet of 500.
UAE Toyota distributor, Al Futtaim, said on Sunday that it had handed over 554 of the vehicles to the Road and Transport Authority’s taxi body, adding to the current fleet of 503.
“As we aim to provide more eco-conscious travel solutions that will support the UAE government’s green initiatives, our goal is to continue enhancing our service offerings to customers,” said Yousef Al Ali... Read More
Belarus president in UAE on working visit
29 Oct 2017
MINSK, 27 October (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is in the United Arab Emirates on a working visit, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is expected to meet with UAE leaders to discuss the current state of Belarus-UAE interaction, progress in implementing previous agreements, and mutually beneficial promising projects. A number of meetings with representatives of the government and the business circles of the country... Read More
UAE's highest concert hosted in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
29 Oct 2017
Taking musical performances to new heights, Jebel Jais, the UAE’s tallest peak, hosted the highest concert in the country this Friday 27th October, when the global sensation Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors descended on the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.
Devised by award-winning Czech musician and film composer, Michal Dvořák, Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors fuses the Baroque masterpieces and compositions of Antonio Vivaldi with 3D visual effects and light shows, propelled by contemporary... Read More
Abu Dhabi welcomes first Azur Air charter flight from Moscow
28 Oct 2017
In response to rising demand on routes between Abu Dhabi and Russia, the emirate's Department of Culture and Tourism has partnered Anex Tourism Group, an aviation and tourism services provider, to charter direct flights between the European country and Abu Dhabi.
As part of the agreement, twice-weekly charter flights from Moscow to Abu Dhabi International Airport will operate for six months and the first chartered flight landed in Abu Dhabi Friday evening, with all 186 seats fully... Read More
Bloodhound Super Sonic hits 200 mph in 9 seconds (Video)
28 Oct 2017
Auto Week -- The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car (SSC) – built for a new land speed record – performed its first public run on Thursday, hitting 200 mph in just nine seconds with a Eurofighter EJ200 jet engine strapped to its back. The initial push gets the SSC up to speed before the rocket boosters kick in, which will bring the car, hopefully, up to 1,000 mph when it runs on a dry lake bed in South Africa in 2020.
Royal Air Force Wing Cmdr. Andy Green was behind the wheel during the two 1... Read More
Citizenship granted to a robot (Video)
27 Oct 2017
Dezeen, 25 October -- Saudi Arabia has officially recognised a humanoid robot as a citizen, marking the first time in history that an AI device has been awarded such status.
The move is an attempt to promote Saudi Arabia as a place to develop artificial intelligence – and, presumably, allow it to become a full citizen. But many pointed out that those same rights aren't afforded to many humans in the country. Specific details of Sophia's citizenship were not discussed. It is unclear... Read More
Dubai Zoo to close on November 5
26 Oct 2017
The National -- Dubai Zoo is to close on Sunday November 5 in preparation for the opening of Dubai Safari Park.
The zoo has been open in Jumeirah for 50 years and most of the animals will be moved to the new safari project.
"The zoo has been a testimony to the leadership's commitment and keenness all these years to be ahead in wildlife conservation and providing entertainment services to the local community,” said Khalid Al Suwaidi, director of the leisure facilities department... Read More
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