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Xi arrives in Abu Dhabi after China signs deals with UAE

President Xi Jinping arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday for a three-day visit, after the announcement of oil and trade deals between China and the UAE.

Booming domestic ICT sector, high quality of life expected to drive fresh Chinese investment to Dubai

With a thriving technology sector, deepening bilateral ties with China, and recent announcements by the UAE Cabinet to allow 100 percent foreign ownership in certain onshore industries, Dubai is an increasingly attractive trade and investment destination for Chinese investors looking for an opportunity in the city’s rapidly evolving tech industry – especially with the value of trade between UAE and China at almost AED195.8 billion (USD53.3 billion) last year, according to the Ministry of Economy.

RTA conducts a pilot for an advanced smart technology to assist People of Determination at Metro Stations

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a demo smart technology via iPhone only, at Rashidiya Metro Station to serve the blind people of determination using Dubai Metro services.

EU warns it will retaliate if US imposes auto tariffs

The EU said Thursday it will try to defuse a transatlantic trade row next week in Washington but is drawing up a list of imports to target if the US imposes tariffs on cars.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in UAE on a three-day state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here today for a three-day state visit, with his wife Mrs. Peng Liyuan.

China, UAE announce new trade zone ahead of Xi visit

China and the UAE have signed an agreement to build a new trade zone in Dubai, the Emirates' state-owned port operator said Thursday ahead of President Xi Jinping arriving in Abu Dhabi.

Chinese neuroscientists to advance brain disease research

A new research base in Shanghai will be dedicated to monkey cloning and neuroscience studies with results to advance the research of human brain diseases, according to a report of Science and Technology Daily on Thursday.

Pakistan Science Foundation distributes Laptops among 143 students under STFS

Almost 143 students across the country received laptop here on Thursday at Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) from the first badge of Science Talent Farming Scheme (STFS) on showing distinctions in their fields.

HEC initiates Technology Development Fund programme to enhance research based industrial development

The Technology Development Fund (TDF) programme, an initiative of Higher Education Commission would enhance research based industrial development to provide right jobs for skilled people and thereby stopping the brain drain from Pakistan.

NUST holds Summer School for aspiring students

National University of Sciences & Technology organised a two-week-long Summer School Pre-university Programme for high school students (age: 16 years and above)

ADNOC awards contracts to CNPC affiliate for world’s largest continuous 3D onshore and offshore seismic survey

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, has awarded contracts worth AED 5.88bn (US $1.6bn) for the world’s largest continuous 3D onshore and offshore seismic survey, covering an area up to 53,000 square kilometres, as the company continues to identify and unlock new opportunities and maximize value from its hydrocarbon resources and deliver on its 2030 smart growth strategy.

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) gears up its academic role to meet country's educational needs

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has geared up its academic role meeting the country's educational needs, by developing a strong regional infrastructure network and launching new educational programs.

Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dost Muhammad Khan calls for promotion of quality education in province

Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dost Muhammad Khan said on Thursday that four hundred million rupees will be allocated in the Annual Development Programme for the establishment of the women campus of Bannu University of Sciences and Technology