Dubai is known for turning fiction into reality. Now, come May and you can spot robot cops walking in the streets. The officials claim that robots will make up a quarter of the police force by 2030.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
AED 1 million donated to help tenants who are unable to pay rent in Dubai
To provide relief to tenants who are unable to pay their rent in Dubai, AED 1 million has been given to judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD). This is likely to help numerous Indians who are unable to meet the sky-rocketing rent prices in Dubai and have become insolvent.
Foreign workers to get 3G mobile phones in Singapore
As Singapore gets ready for phasing out the 2G line, about 450 foreign workers will receive new phones that will help to migrate to the 3G line. These phones have been collected by various social organisations.
Singapore overtakes Silicon Valley in global startup talent: Survey
Singapore has once again proved its technical expertise as it has beaten Silicon Valley as a startup ecosystem in terms of talent, according to a survey of 10,000 startup founders across more than 100 cities.
‘Choose graciousness’ campaign launched for road safety in Singapore
To make people more aware about road safety, a unique campaign christened ‘Choose Graciousness’ was launched in Singapore today. In this campaign, the target groups of cyclists, pedestrians and motorists are being urged to be more gracious.
Singapore ranks 26th in World Happiness Report
Singaporeans are the happiest people in Asia, but the overall position of the country has fallen four notches to the 26th position, according to the latest World Happiness Report.
Dubai emerges as favoured destination for families
Dubai has become one of the attractive destinations for the tourists as there has been an increase of 64 per cent in family holiday bookings to this dream city in the first quarter of the year, claims Travel Republic.
Dubai airports boast of having world’s fastest free Wi-Fi
Known for providing enhanced facilities to passengers, Dubai’s airports now boast of having the world’s fastest Wi-Fi service. Passengers can now access superfast internet service while waiting for their flights.
SGD 660 m to be given to employers under Wage Credit Scheme
To help companies meet rising wages, the Singaporean government will be handing out about SGD 660 million to employers under the Wage Credit Scheme (WCS). About 70 per cent of the amount will be given to the small and medium sized enterprises.
Guidelines issued for burning of offerings during Qingming Festival
To show its concern towards the environment, some Buddhist and Taoist institutions have issued guidelines for the burning of offerings during the coming Qingming Festival in Singapore.
