Agnes has decided to stay put in Dubai itself for the festive season. “It will be emotionally difficult but with today’s technology and video calls, we will make sure to support each other …
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UAE realty focuses on tech-enabled integration of building operations
Globally, a ‘next-gen’, digitised, integrated and connected model of building management is transforming the commercial real estate industry. A highly competitive market, stringent post-pandemic proto …
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Green drive booms the UAE’s commitment to ramp up food security
As the Covid-19 pandemic hit and brought with its logistical problems on importing food, the demand for locally-produced crop shot up in the UAE.
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How did an ultra-Orthodox Jew become a sensation on the streets of Muslim Dubai? | Opinion
Looking like a traditional religious Jew — a full beard and a kippah on his head as a sign of humility — it was understandable that Joseph Kohan drew curious and indiscreet looks as he walked down a …
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Snow Cinema by VOX Cinemas in Dubai: The show (snow) must go on!
Choose your seats, unwrap the wireless headphones, wrap yourself up in the blanket … Why our noses turned red on a weekday afternoon (Dubai: outside temperature 26°C) has no such explanation though, …
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Sharjah to boost innovation, research and use of technology
A high-level delegation of UAE ministers recently visited the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park). hey witnessed the important role of the Park in strengthening innovation, sci …
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Dubai’s Dewa nets $77mln in savings through smart transactions
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it has successfully completed over 7 million smart transactions from January to September. This achievement helped reduce over 24,000 tonnes of carbon …
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Dubai Economy sharpens focus on Circular Economy
Dubai Executive Council’s 2021 agenda focus on ‘Creating a Digital and Circular Economy’ provides new momentum to the initiative …
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Abu Dhabi secures funding to build world’s largest solar power plant
Dhafra Solar PV IPP, located around 35km from Abu Dhabi city, will be the world’s largest single-site solar power plant when finished. (AFP file photo) Short Url https://arab.news/2ckb5 DUBAI: The Abu …
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UAE’s EGA to provide technology know-how to Indonesia’s INALUM
Emirates Global Aluminium has signed a series of agreements with PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) to provide technological know-how to upgrade the Indonesian company’s aluminium smelter in North …
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UAE’s Taqa confirms financial closing for Al Dhafra solar power plant
using approximately 4 million solar panels to generate electricity for approximately 160,000 homes across the UAE. The plant will deploy the latest in crystalline, bifacial solar technology …
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World’s biggest solar power plant project in Abu Dhabi secures funding
Dubai: The funding is now in place for the world’s biggest solar power project, being built in Abu Dhabi. The 2 GW project in Al Dhafra has received financing from seven international banks. TAQA (Abu …
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Dubai plans world-class waste-to-energy plant run by Itochu
Waste-to-energy plants are seen as a more stable energy source than wind and solar, which depend on weather … State-linked Dubai Holding will control 31%, with the remainder split among three …
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UAE approves new one-day misdemeanour courts to expedite minor cases
The UAE Federal Judiciary has approved the establishment of one-day misdemeanour courts to review and apply rules on specific minor cases in just one day based on the Code of Criminal Procedures. This …
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UAE: ‘Christmas star’ now visible as Saturn, Jupiter align
This is the closest visible conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 800 years. For the past few months, the two gas giants have been “wooing” each other, inching closer in the western part of the night …
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UAE sky to shine tonight as Jupiter, Saturn ‘unite’ after 800 years
Dubai Astronomy Group to provide live streaming on YouTube channel and also organise a paid event for public to view spectacle.
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UAE sees surge in glamping amid Covid-19
Upmarket campsites, especially in the Northern Emirates, have sprung up in the UAE of late following an uptick in the glamping industry that has reported a surge in bookings this year amid the …
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