An hour’s drive southeast of Abu Dhabi is the world’s largest single-site solar plant. Located at Sweihan in Abu Dhabi, Noor Abu Dhabi (which means ‘light’ in Arabic) features 3.2 million solar …
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MENA’s installed solar capacity to reach 35 gigawatts by 2023: MESIA
Despite the impact of COVID-19, the total installed solar capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected reach up to almost 35 gigawatts (GW) by 2024, according to the Solar …
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Nakheel Malls and Total in partnership for solar panel installation
Around 12,000 PV panels will be installed on the rooftops of Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart., spanning around 35,000 sqm …
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Digital Economy: UAE consumers to pivot away from cash – report
Young and digitally savvy populations across the Middle East and Africa region are key to long-term growth outlook.
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Israel-Dubai Partnership Will Launch a $100M Debt Investment Fund for Tech Companies Across the Region
Jan 20, 2021– Tel Aviv-based global fund manager Liquidity Capital and Dubai-based Vault Investments today announced an agreement to form a joint $100M Venture Debt Investment fund based in Dubai.
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Covid and climate change: How UAE leads response
The world may be all about Covid-19 these days, but a top UAE minister reminded on Tuesday that another big C must remain high on the priority list: Climate change. “After Covid-19, one of the most …
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DEWA to supply aluminium producer through Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park
UAE utility claims a world first in supplying one of the world’s largest aluminium producers with solar power.
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Dubai’s E-Commerce Sector Grows. So, Does Indian Innovators’ Role
As the e-commerce sector in Dubai matures, experts believe that Innovators and technology providers from India will play a far more import – …
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UAE will be first country to make this metal from solar power
Dubai: Harnessing solar power – and that too to make aluminium. The UAE will be the first country to do so, with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Emirates Global Aluminium partnering to make …
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Will you block SMS adverts in UAE?
Unsolicited adverts have many ways to crop into your personal space, be it your mobile phones, social networking platforms or websites. But now, UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has …
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Etisalat Partners Aruba to Offer Managed Wi-Fi and Networking Solutions to Customers in the UAE
Etisalat this week announced its partnership with Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, to provide Managed Wi-Fi and networking solutions …
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London Black Cabs will soon be rolling into Dubai
London’s iconic Black Cabs will soon be seen ferrying passengers down Sheikh Zayed Road. But rather than an East End cabbie who has severely lost his way – get downloading Waze, fella – it’s actually …
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Flying amid Covid: UAE airline launches ‘digital passport’
Mobile app will help passengers manage their travel in line with government requirements for Covid-19 tests or vaccines.
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Large PE, VC funds likely to make early-stage UAE-Israeli agritech deals
As the UAE and Israel explore opportunities for collaboration in achieving food security, the first deals in agritech and food technology are likely to be made by the larger private equity and venture …
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Dubai solar park says it has started powering aluminium production
The 1GW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in the United Arab Emirates has reportedly begun powering the production of aluminium, a world first.
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UAE says Mohammed bin Rashid solar park is powering aluminum production
A press release issued by utility DEWA and the state-owned metal manufacturer today implied production of solar-powered aluminum is already taking place.
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UAE first country in the world to produce aluminium with solar energy
The milestone is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler …
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