TRA Sees Positive Mobile Number Portability Results Complementing Its Role To Endorse Competition Between Operators 55,555 Users Successfully Switched Operators Though Mobile Number Portability In UAE

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) reported that as of May 18, 2014, 55,555 mobile numbers were successfully transferred out of the 190,185 mobile number porting requests received by telecom operators since the official launch of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service in December

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: May 28, 2014

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Boxing Icon David Haye In Guinness World Record Attempt For Worlds Largest Boxing Lesson At Dubai Sports World

Dubai Sports World, the emirates largest indoor summer sports venue, has recruited the charismatic punching power of David The Hayemaker Haye - one of boxing’s most recognisable international stars - for a unique, charity-driven Guinness World Record attempt.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: May 28, 2014

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Abu Dhabi To Host First Ever UAE Cyber Quest Schools Competition

The National Electronic Security Authority, NESA, has officially announced details of the United Arab Emirates' first ever annual U.A.E. Cyber Quest programme.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: May 28, 2014

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Saxo Bank Opens Office In Abu Dhabi, Expands Its Presence In The Middle East

Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announced an expansion of its network in the UAE with the opening of a representative office of Saxo Bank A/S in Abu Dhabi licensed by the UAE central bank.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: May 28, 2014

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Angelina Jolie Is Maleficent In Cinemas May 29th In 3D

When Academy Award(R)-winning actress Angelina Jolie got wind that a movie about Maleficent, her favorite Disney character, was going to be made, her interest was piqued. "I loved Maleficent when I was a little girl," says Jolie. "I was afraid of her and I loved her.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: May 27, 2014

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The 166th Millennium Millionaire Draw In Dubai Duty Free

Filipino national Mr. Erwin Belano won a prize of a lifetime as Dubai Duty Free drew his ticket no. 0145 for US$1million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion, Series no. 166 earlier this morning (Tuesday).

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: May 27, 2014

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Iranian earthquake felt in parts of UAE

An earthquake in southern Iran, reported to measure 5.5 on the open ended Richter scale, shook parts of the U.A.E. earlier today.rn

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: May 27, 2014

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UAE Ranks First In Mobile Network Coverage And Importance Of ICT To Government According To World Economic Forums Networked Readiness Index

The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its latest edition of the annual Network Readiness Index (NRI) where the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was ranked first in mobile network coverage and importance of ICT to government. UAE was ranked second in government usage pillar.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: May 27, 2014

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Masdar Institutes Ismart Advances Abu Dhabis Economic Development Aspirations With Projects On Critical Infrastructure, Transportation And Energy Policy

The Institute Center for Smart and Sustainable Systems (iSmart) at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has advanced several research projects in collaboration with Abu Dhabi partners to meet the economic aspirations of the emirate.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: May 27, 2014

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UAQ Ruler approves strategic plan 2014 -2015

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has commended the initiative of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming at transferring government services to smart services.

Emirate:  Umm Al Quwain

Date: May 27, 2014

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