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Top Dubai Municipality Apps

By on July 6, 2019 in Dubai Technology, Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

Dubai Municipality has launched a number of mobile apps for easier integration with municipal services. Whether you want to access the geographical system and land maps, order animal slaughter and delivery, identify fake consumer products, find or adopt a pet, visit the parks and beaches, check out the weather, or simply contact the 24/7 contact […]

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Dubai Mobile Apps

Top 10 mobile apps to download in Dubai

By on April 22, 2019 in Daily Dubai, Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

Here is a list of top 10 mobile apps to download in Dubai. 1. mParking Don’t have any loose change on hand? Then just send a text message to 7275 and pay for parking via your cell phone. The format is quite simple: first enter your licence plate number, followed by your parking zone number […]

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Future Dubai

The World’s Most Futuristic City: 7 Technological Breakthroughs You’ll Find in Dubai

By on September 10, 2018 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Technology

Dubai is one of the world’s most luxurious places to see. While some people come here to relax, others prefer its wilder side, and with all the glamorous shopping malls and top-of-the-line technology it has to offer, it hardly leaves anything to be desired. From smart-city solutions and all the way to robotics and self-driving […]

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Etisalat says Skype is blocked in UAE

By on December 30, 2017 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Technology

Recently, several users across UAE have noticed that Skype is out of order. On reaching Etisalat, it was stated that  Skype is blocked in UAE for providing unlicensed VoIP services. Hi, The access to the Skype App is blocked since it is providing unlicensed Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Service, which falls under the classification of prohibited […]

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Nol Card can be used for retail payments in Dubai

Nol Card can be used for retail payments in Dubai

By on July 18, 2017 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

The RTA has recently announced that the Nol card can now be used to make payments at select retail outlets across Dubai. The service is now available in more than 1,000 retail outlets across Dubai. Users of Nol card in Dubai are now able to make quick and easy payments for purchases using their existing […]

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CCTV Camera in Dubai Taxi

RTA installed CCTV Cameras in Dubai Taxis

By on January 27, 2016 in Dubai Technology, Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Commuters Beware! The Roads and Transport Authority has installed CCTV cameras in taxis as part of a pilot project to monitor the performance of drivers and for general security. The pilot phase is expected to last a few months and during this period feedback will be taken from drivers and passengers. The RTA is yet […]

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Smart Palms Dubai

Dubai Smart Palms offer Free Wifi, mobile charging and more

By on July 30, 2015 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

Great news for the tech savvy in Dubai. Newly installed smart palms in parks and beaches are not only providing shade but also acting as free wifi hotspots. The six-metre-tall artificial trees are solar powered and offer recharging for mobile phones and other gadgets, as well as weather forecasts, news and information about Dubai. So […]

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Dubai 360

Dubai 360 launches first interactive city tour of Dubai

By on January 19, 2015 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

Dubai 360 has launched the first online interactive city tour of Dubai with nearly 1,300 pieces of panoramic video and photo content. Dubai 360 officially launched www.Dubai360.com which allows viewers to explore every angle of the city from the comfort of their own home. Having already given internet users a glimpse of what was to […]

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google maps camera car capturing street view in dubai

Google Street View comes to Dubai

By on December 10, 2014 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

Dubai has become first Arab city to have a complete Google Street View in Google Maps. Google cooperated with Dubai Municipality for the project, which took nine months to complete. Google Street View was first launched in the United States in 2007. It was reported in 2010 that Google is planning Street View for Dubai. […]

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icflix and Souq partner to offer 3 month premium subscription to online streaming service for free

By on December 5, 2014 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

icflix, the first subscription based movie streaming service in MENA, has partnered up with Souq.com to offer a 3-month premium subscription to the online streaming service – for free! Watch Jazwood (Arabic content), Hollywood and Bollywood movies and TV shows on icflix.com or on any smart device. The icflix app is free to download for iOS, […]

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