UAE-based off-grid solar startup Pawame, has secured $1.7m in grant commitments, plus $750k in equity including $250k from Launch Africa. The company has also announced that it is launching a $5m …
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UAE-based solar energy start-up Pawame secures $2.5m and launches $5m Series A round
With a team of 80 employees and over 200 contract agents and technicians, Pawame plans to provide electricity to over 1 million people in sub-Saharan Africa that do not have access to grid power by …
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The UAE positioned to become digital education leader as digital tools availability for teachers nears 90 percent, according to Arthur D. Little
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, life has been difficult for parents and children alike. Daily routines have been upended by mass disruption, and school closures have affected billions of learners …
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UAE healthy ministry stresses COVID-19-lifestyle disease link; urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated
Launched recently by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the campaign supports national efforts to protect public health and safety. Its introduction coincides with international findings …
Video: Massive fire breaks out in Dubai’s Al Quoz area
A massive fire has broken out in Dubai’s Al Quoz industrial area. The Dubai Civil Defence said the fire was reported in a warehouse that stores flammable chemicals. Photos and videos shared by Khaleej …
Pakistanis in UAE largest senders of remittances through RDAs
The UAE also ranks second in terms of account openings … More products being added Pakistan is also considering adding new products, including house finance in Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) for …
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Banking on continued change in the UAE’s financial services sector
Women are playing an even greater role at a corporate level and in the investment sphere, according to Rasha Badawi, head of Barclays Private Bank in the UAE …
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Sharjah Police radars to catch sewage tankers in Muwailih that violate new timings
Sharjah: Sharjah Police Radars will catch sewage tankers that move in the Muwailih commercial area during prohibited hours. The Sharjah City Municipality has coordinated with the police to ensure that …
Dubai’s electricity capacity reaches 12,900 MW, increasing tenfold compared to the 1990s
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its installed capacity has reached 12,900 megawatts (MW) of electricity and 490 million imperial gallons of desalinated water per …
Dubai’s Emaar Properties signs property assets protection agreement with DIFC Courts
Emaar agrees to promote the court’s Wills Service to provide additional protection on real estate investments in the UAE.
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Dubai student designs winning prototype of a high-tech chair for use on Mars
Krisha Vaidhya, inspired by UAE’s Hope Probe designed a high-tech chair’s prototype fit to be used on Mars Krisha Vaidhya, an 8-year-old Dubai schoolgirl won the iForDesign competition which was …
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Top Abu Dhabi health officials surprise callers amid COVID-19
Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Dr Jamal Al Kaabi, DoH Undersecretary, answered queries regarding COVID-19 precautionary measures and quarantine procedures. While reassuring the callers, the officials also …
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UAE’s travel and tourism outlook brightens on vaccine rollout
Dubai: The outlook for the UAE’s travel and tourism sector has brightened in the second quarter of 2021, as the positive impact of the country’s strong vaccine programme starts to take effect, …
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Israel-Palestinian violence prompted ‘uncomfortable’ Israel-UAE conversations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Last month’s Israeli-Palestinian violence triggered “uncomfortable conversations” between business partners in Israel and the United Arab Emirates just months after the …
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One-stop for aspiring business owners
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) holds every service required by anyone looking to launch their startups, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a …
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Violence against Palestinians triggered ‘uncomfortable’ Israel-UAE conversations
DUBAI: The violence by Israel in Gaza created “uncomfortable conversations ” between business partners from UAE and Israel months after the two countries recognised each other, the deputy mayor of …
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Sharjah Airport Authority Achieves the Iso “27001: 2013” Certification for Information Security Management Again
In line with its strategic plan and goal to provide high quality international services, Sharjah Airport Authority has celebrated a new achievement by b …