Qatar’s ‘cool pavement’ project aims to reduce road temperatures
The Public Works Authority in Qatar (Ashghal) has implemented a pilot "cool pavement" project in the capital, Doha, which involves the use of a cryogenic material to reduce the temperature of the asphalt on roads.Unlike conventional asphalt, which contributes to increased temperatures by absorbing up to 95 percent...
Saudi Arabia to ban foreigners from slew of hospitality jobs
As Saudi Arabia tries to develop its fledgling tourism industry, it’s also tackling citizen unemployment, which hit a high of nearly 13% last year.Saudi Arabia plans to restrict certain hospitality jobs to its own citizens by the end of the year, banning the recruitment of foreign workers for those...
“160 Nations Improved Infrastructure With Indian Technology”: PM Modi In Dubai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said technology, changing at the speed of thought, will ultimately have the answers to some of the global challenges and it was the duty of governments to use it for development and not destruction. Delivering the keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai,...
Video: Warm farewell for man who worked for Mohamed bin Zayed for 40 years
Sheikh Mohamed described Mohiuddin as an 'example of a dedicated and diligent worker'. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday bid farewell to Mohiuddin, who worked at the office of the Crown Prince for more...
Dubai Tourism and Shah Rukh Khan recreate the #BeMyGuest magic
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) proudly revealed today the much-awaited #BeMyGuest campaign video, featuring Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan. While the first video, which took YouTube by storm last year, featured Shah Rukh Khan surprising residents and visitors...