Pakistan, UAE agree to enhance cooperation in IT and telecom

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday…

UAE selects first Arab woman for astronaut training

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut, as the Gulf country rapidly expands into the space sector…

UAE wants to work on new ‘economic roadmap’ to boost trade ties with Pakistan

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have massive potential to bolster bilateral trade. He…

UAE approves 100% foreign ownership of firms and business ventures

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) administration has decided to abolish a decades-old law regarding foreign ownership and will now allow foreigners to have 100% control…

Hackers are targeting WhatsApp accounts using verification messages

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp accounts are being hacked in UAE using code verification messages. The Telecommunications Authority of UAE has warned the WhatsApp users to not reply to…

Etisalat agrees to release $800 million pending payment of PTCL

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The UAE-based telecom firm Etisalat which acquired 26% shares of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in 2006, has finally agreed to release the remaining $800…

Pakistan takes interest in UAE’s space programme

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The secretary of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission SUPARCO, Dr. Arif Ali has recently said that the commission is in initial talks with…

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This is how Pakistani startups can apply for $100,000 grant from UAE

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi is bringing a great opportunity for younger and passionate entrepreneurs that will help them in their startups. This initiative…

WhatsApp puts a Pakistani drug dealer behind bars

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The 41-year-old Pakistani, who worked as a driver, allegedly charged with promoting drugs by sending messages on WhatsApp. Prosecutors accuse him of broadcasting information with…

Dubai is spending $140 million to build a city that looks just like Mars

By Maryam Dodhy ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Let’s face it. Living on Mars would be pretty cool but it probably won’t happen in our lifetimes. So, the UAE wants to fulfill those…

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