The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 aims to provide 75 per cent of the total power output through clean energy sources by 2050.
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Dubai Municipality celebrates World Water Day 2021
Dr. Zainul Abideen from the University of Science and Technology, Fujairah will be talking about the water sources in the UAE and the challenges and solutions offered. The Ministry of Awqaf and …
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Pent up demand, vaccine to spur UAE retail sales to $58 billion in 2021
UAE retail sales are forecast to maintain 6.6 per cent annual growth in the medium term to reach $70.5 billion by 2025 …
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VIDEO: New date announced for UAE’s DMSat-1 launch
Using state-of-the-art space technologies, DMSat-1 will monitor, collect and analyse environmental data as well as measure air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
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Sharjah cop honoured for helping motorist in distress
Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police, honoured Sergeant Ahmed Hassan Al Hammadi of the Traffic and Patrols Department, for helping one of the vehicle drivers …
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Saudi Arabia, UAE expand COVID-19 vaccination drive
Saudi Arabia and neighbouring United Arab Emirates said on Sunday health authorities have expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to all citizens and residents aged 16 and above as Gulf states race to bring …
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2 new UAE visas for tourists, remote work: All we know so far
The UAE announced two new visas earlier today.One is a remote work visa that can be used by professionals to reside in the UAE as they connect to work abroad virtually.The other is a multiple-entry …
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UAE approves new system to attract remote workers, multiple entry tourist visas
The federal cabinet of the United Arab Emirates approved a new system allowing professionals to reside in the Gulf state while working remotely for …
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World’s largest solar park to produce aluminium for BMW
The world’s biggest solar park located just outside of Dubai, UAE, now powers the production of aluminium used exclusively in BMW Group vehicles. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) – who holds a long-st …
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Zaara Biotech bags $10 million investment from UAE firm
entitled “Algae –Seaweed Technology,” under the brand B-lite Cookies. The biotech startup’s product was showcased in the GITEX 2020 international conference held in Dubai as the startup was part of …
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Covid-19 impact: More spending on food delivery business in the UAE
Online transactions climbed more than 15 per cent in May over reported volumes in March, growing further by over 30 per cent in October as delivery …
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Sharjah airport to offer new e-service for passengers
The e-book service would be available for adult travellers in April and for children in the last quarter of 2021.
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UAE Covid vaccine: Over 100 locations in Abu Dhabi to get jab
Department of Health in Abu Dhabi has encouraged the citizens and residents to book appointments for Covid-19 vaccination. Residents of Abu Dhabi can book appointment at more than 100 locations across …
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International Day of Happiness: No traffic fines issued in Abu Dhabi on Saturday
Abu Dhabi Police on Saturday issued no fines to drivers who committed minor traffic violations – instead only issued warnings. In a Facebook video posted on Sunday, the police shared how they made …
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Dubai’s Global Village gets Happiness Street as new world record is set
A street in Dubai has been renamed as ‘Happiness Street’ to mark the ‘International Day of Happiness’. Global Village, a multicultural family entertainment and shopping destination, on Sunday …
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Dubai Food Festival: Maestro Pierre Gagnaire on what it means to participate in 2021
Gagnaire’s vision saw him arrive in Dubai around 13 years ago to launch a project in what was then a burgeoning restaurant scene. His focus quickly shifted to Festival City, where his name continues …
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RTA picks French-Japanese consortium for Dubai Metro O&M deal
A French-Japanese consortium has won a contract for the operation and maintenance of Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Dubai Metro as well as the operation of the Dubai Tram. The contract covers …
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