Samsung has confirmed that overheating batteries in its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones caused them to catch fire. In September last year, the tech giant recalled more than 2.5 million devices because of the defective lithium batteries. They have confirmed that neither software or hardware other than the batteries were to blame, and that the batteries were either made the wrong size for the phone, or had other production flaws. The recall is thought to have cost the South Korean firm AED15 billion.
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple has settled for $250 million on Tuesday in a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant.
UAE plans to establish global defence manufacturing hub
The UAE is planning to establish a global defence manufacturing hub in partnership with South Korea’s LIG Defense and Aerospace.
UAE signs contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for air force
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has witnessed the signing of a contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for the UAE air force.
'Make it in the Emirates' sees strong local, international turnout
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended the opening of the fifth edition of 'Make it in the Emirates' on Monday.
Parkin partners with Emaar to stop parking violations
Parkin has signed a multi-year agreement with Emaar Mall Management to ensure slots allotted for People of Determination (PoD) across retail outlets is not misused.
In a statement marking the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the nation’s strength lies in its military, the unity of its society and the resilience of its development model.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has marked the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces with a statement praising their role, sacrifices and five decades of service in defending the nation and upholding its pride.
Leaders from Jordan, the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and Israel have condemned the Iranian attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites in the UAE in phone calls with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
