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The United States tightens export sanctions against companies from Russia, China and the UAE

The United States tightens export sanctions against companies from Russia, China and the UAE

In the latest effort to deter actions deemed harmful to national security and foreign policy, the United States has announced export restrictions against a number of foreign companies. The U.S. Department of Commerce indicates that these companies-three from Russia, six from China, and two from the United Arab Emirates-may be acting to the detriment of […]

The world’s first jetpack race took place in the UAE (video)
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The world’s first jetpack race took place in the UAE (video)

At the end of February 2024, the first jetpack race took place in Dubai. The participants were professional pilots. This event was made possible by the ingenuity of Gravity Industries. This British company is a pioneer in the field of human flight. In 2017, the company presented its first jet suit. Over the years, it […]

The first passenger train was launched in the UAE (video)
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The first passenger train was launched in the UAE (video)

ETIHAD Rail successfully launched the first mainline passenger service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 250-kilometer route between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhanna on January 25. The trains are used by employees of the national oil company Adnoc as part of a strategic agreement signed by Adnoc and Etihad Rail in December. “The […]

The UAE will be the first country to start flying air taxis in the sky

The UAE will be the first country to start flying air taxis in the sky

The American company Archer Aviation announced that at the Dubai Air Show 2023, which takes place in Dubai, it signed an agreement to sell one hundred air taxis to the local helicopter operator Air Chateau. This is the second agreement with Arab investors for the purchase of Archer electric aircraft, which will make the UAE […]

The Russian Sberbank will close its office in the UAE – sanctions prevent work

The Russian Sberbank will close its office in the UAE – sanctions prevent work

Russian ‘Sber’ will close its representative office in the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of 2023. The reason is that the office faced restrictions in its work due to sanctions. The Bell writes about it. ‘Unfortunately, due to the sanctions, we are facing serious restrictions on the work of our office in Abu Dhabi […]