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Vivo & Qualcomm Collaborate On Breakthrough 5G Antenna Technology

Two mobile pioneers accelerate 5G development by integrating new 5G millimeter wave technologies with sub-6 GHz into a single commercial form factor

Japan blank Georgia to end home Tests on a high

Abu Dhabi University ranks third globally in Quacquarelli Symonds’ World University Rankings 2019 for international faculty diversity

Abu Dhabi University, ADU, an internationally recognised academic institution for quality education and applied research, has scored third globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds’, QS, World University Rankings 2019 on the international faculty indicator.

Italy doubles down on anti-migrant stance ahead of EU summit

Japan blank Georgia to end home Tests on a high

Japan thrashed Georgia 28-0 on Saturday to end a busy month of home Tests on a high note after splitting a two-match mini-series against Italy.

Local Press: UAE space dream set to be a reality in 2019

A UAE newspaper has said that the month of April 2019 will be circled in sparkling ink by the UAE as it reaches another milestone in one of the most dynamic domains, space exploration, by sending the first-ever Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian spacecraft.

European, outdoor games highlight 2018-19 NHL schedule

Roy runs riot again as England go 4-0 up over Australia

Al Ghurair establishes education fund for Arab refugees

DUBAI, Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Emirati businessmen and philanthropist, has announced the establishment of the "Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund", a new initiative to benefit Arab refugee youth in Jordan, and Lebanon and Arab children affected by wars and disasters residing in the UAE.

Saudi bourse joins MSCI emerging market index

The Saudi stock exchange, Tadawul, has been upgraded to the status of an emerging market by global index provider MSCI, a step expected to lure billions of dollars in foreign investments.

Pakistan Cricket Board to reduce number of central contracts

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be reducing the number of central contracts of players with an aim to improve players' superiority instead of their numbers.

EOC experts visit Belarus to assess Minsk's preparedness for European Games

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) Coordination Commission gave a positive assessment of the preparations being undertaken in Minsk for European Games to be held next year.

Beijing Film Academy offers scholarships to filmmakers from SCO countries to study cinema in China

The Beijing Film Academy, one of China's top film schools, has launched a training program offering scholarships to young filmmakers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries to study cinema in China.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to begin producing chips on 5nm process late next year

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, is slated to start mass production using the advanced 5 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process in late 2019 or early 2010, Chief Executive and Vice Chairman C.C. Wei said Thursday.

EU leaders urged to 'step up' Brexit no-deal plans

EU leaders will be asked to accelerate contingency plans in the event of failed Brexit negotiations with Britain, according to draft conclusions of a key European summit to be held next week.