Changi Airport of Singapore saw an increase in the number of passengers in August 2017 compared to last year, with India emerging as the topmost destination for travellers at the airport.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Singapore based healthtech startup MyDoc raises SGD5.2 million
Singapore-based healthcare startup has raised USD5.2 million in a series A funding round.
Dubai to boast of largest solar park in the world
Dubai will soon boast of having the largest solar park in the world, as Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has got a new 700-megawatt solar extension. The contract to build the extension was awarded recently.
India scraps financial guarantee scheme for domestic maids working in Oman
The decision of India’s scrapping the financial guarantee scheme for migrant domestic workers in Oman has come as a bolt from the blue as now it will be harder for maids who are abused or unpaid to get home.
Survey to check young Singaporeans at risk of diabetes
For creating awareness about diabetes, young Singaporeans below the age of 40 who are assessed to be at risk of developing this disease are eligible to undergo a full screening for SGD5 after completing an online survey.
2,000 PMET jobs and SGD22.2 billion to be added in electronics industry by 2020: Iswaran
There is good news for Singapore as about 2,000 jobs for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) will be created in the electronics sector by 2020.
Indian expatriate ‘Smart Labour’ app helping Dubai workforce
A new app developed by an Indian expatriate is making waves in Dubai as it is helping the workers to get acquainted with technology, get themselves familiarised with the country, remain happy and advance their careers.
Indian startup developing modular greenhouse wins laurels in Israel
An Indian startup has earned laurels for the country as it won a cash prize of USD42,000 in the prestigious MassChallenge Israel contest for developing a modular greenhouse that gives farmers a continuous and dependable income.
Singapore investing in three areas to build secure and resilient digital community
“We are investing in three areas: our people, our capabilities, and our networks to build a more secure and resilient digital community together”, asserted Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean today, while addressing the second Singapore International Cyber Week ceremony at Suntec Convention Centre
Abu Dhabi, Dubai included among world’s least stressful cities
The cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been found to be among the least stressful cities in the world. Singapore has also scored well in the list.
