Engineering

CAST AI Co-Founder to Participate at Cota Connect in San Francisco

May 16, 2022 – CAST AI, the Kubernetes automation and cost optimization platform, today announced that co-founder and chief product officer Laurent Gil will be a panelist at Cota Connect, a summit hosted by Cota Capital that will gather a community of investors, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders in San Francisco on May 19-20, 2022.  Cota Capital is a San Francisco-based technology investment...

CAST AI Participates in KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2022

May 6, 2022 The team behind CAST AI, the Kubernetes automation and cost optimization platform, will attend the European edition of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. The event will gather cloud adopters and technologists in Valencia, Spain, on May 16-20.  Each year, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conferences attract professionals from leading open source and cloud-native communities. The...

Demand and prices on the rise for townhouses and apartments in Q1 2022

Consistent with the increased transactions and values last year, 2022 is shaping up to be a great one for Dubai’s property sector. In its first quarter, the residential property market only kept moving forward with a marked uptick in sales transactions and values.  DLD figures showed the real estate market’s continued growth with an 81% increase in transactions quarter-on-quarter. Prices have...

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Attending DMU Dubai, Minister Adams opened the newly-built advanced Engineering laboratory, during which real-time laser-cutting of a plaque was demonstrated.  He also met with DMU Dubai's first student council, RTA’s Hackathon​ winner and the university ​cricket team.   He congratulated DMU student Alishan​​ Sharafu for leading the UAE cricket team to the recent historic eight-wicket win over...

Naturally from Finland

Those who visit Snow Cape, the Finland pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, are in for a treat. The exterior has been designed to replicate a traditional Arabic tent covered in a thin white layer of snow. The interior will serve as an avenue for businesses, cultures and people to connect and share ideas. To ensure each encounter is memorable, ISKU has designed and furnished the VIP and conference area of...

Finland Pavilion: Sharing Future Happiness

Finland’s Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion has been named Snow Cape, or Lumi in Finnish, which means snow. The simple yet refined Finnish design reflects the fascinating tradition of Finnish architecture. Inspired by the white blanket of snow covering the Finnish landscape from autumn until spring, the Finland pavilion resembles a white, snow-covered Arabic tent, bringing together our country’s icy...

The future of education

Higher education requires long term planning. Colleges and universities need to offer a curriculum that will provide the skills society needs in the future. But what exactly will society need in the future? You need a crystal ball to know – which just happens to be the name Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences chose for their AI-driven solution. Based in Finland, Haaga-Helia has 11,000...

The Ultimate Treat for Kids with La Perle's Back To School Offers

  It’s time to bring the fun beyond the classroom! Keep your kids entertained with the last chance to get our Back to School Offer: KIDS VISIT FOR FREE for every paying adult on tickets starting at 209 AED and embark on a magical journey through a world of whimsical wonders.  After-school activities no longer have to be just for the kids with our family-friendly offers. If you’re a bigger group...

DMU Dubai Welcomes the UAE’s Golden Visa for Coders as it Creates Fresh Career Prospects for Students

De Montfort University (DMU) Dubai is really excited about the career possibilities offered to its students by the UAE’s decision to transform the country into a digital-first economy by granting golden visas to outstanding Class 12 and university students. This year, the globally recognized university DMU Leicester will offer several job-focused programmes, including the prestigious BSc (Hons)...

UAQ Free Trade Zone Champions Workplace Wellness with Midday Breaks for Outdoor Workers

The UAQ Free Trade Zone announced a 3-month midday break for its workers in alignment with the UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation’s (Mohre) decision to introduce this initiative throughout the UAE.   In accordance with this directive, all work performed under the sun and in open places is banned between the peak hours of 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm. The decision will go into effect...