Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said on Saturday it has awarded the 700MW AED14.2 billion ($3.87 billion) fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The contract for the largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP …
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Dubai awards $3.9 billion solar energy contract to Shanghai Electric, ACWA Power
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s state energy utility awarded a $3.9 billion contract to build and run a 700 megawatt solar power plant to a consortium comprising Shanghai Electric and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, the government said on Saturday. The project …
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Dubai awards contract for final phase of solar park
The Gulf desert emirate of Dubai on Saturday announced the award of a $3.8-billion contract for the final phase of a solar park aimed at generating 5,000 megawatts of electricity by 2030. The local government said the contract for the fourth and final …
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VP launches world’s largest Dhs14b solar plant
DUBAI: Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of the biggest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the world on Saturday. It is based on the Independent …
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Campion rolls out smart lighting solutions for UAE
Campion International, a leading provider of sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solutions, showcased its new solar lighting generation for urban projects and smart cities at the Cityscape Global expo held recently in Dubai. During the three-day event …
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UAE get ready for iPhone 8, 8 plus: Pre-orders start today
UAE telco Etisalat will offer Apple’s latest products starting on September 15, including the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. “Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus beginning September 15 on www.etisalat.ae and visit the …
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UAE banking body launches cyber security initiative
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) on Thursday launched its first Information Sharing and Analysis Centre which aims to tackle the growing threat of cyber attacks in the country. The professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the …
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Apple Pay coming to UAE before year-end
Apple Pay will enable customers in the UAE to make secure purchases in stores, in apps and on the web without using a credit or debit card. Apple today announced that Apple Pay, its near field communication (NFC) payments service for iPhones, will be …
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BurJuman Centre installs du’s free WiFi UAE
BurJuman Centre is offering visitors free WiFi, courtesy of du’s WiFi UAE. Visitors can take advantage of the service by searching for the network name @WIFIUAE, to which they can select either the free option, WIFI UAE, or WIFI UAE Premium, a paid service.
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UAE to attend OIC’s first science and technology summit in Astana
The United Arab Emirates will be participating in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s first summit on science and technology here from 10 September to 11 September. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul AlFalasi, Minister of State for Higher Education …
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Dubai developer uses new cladding technology to boost fire resistance
Dubai developer ARTAR will use a newly developed form of cladding, which offers fire-resistance up to temperatures of 1200ºC, in the construction of a residential tower in Dubai, according to a statement issued by the company on the occasion of Cityscape …
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Dubai to shine with Solar panels on roof tops soon
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has urged the emirate’s citizens and residents to benefit from the Shams Dubai smart initiative and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises. The initiative is already a great success …
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UAE tech firm Alef launches schools AI initiative
Alef, a technology company headed up by UAE government veteran Dr Saleh Al Hashemi, has launched pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) software in a private school in Abu Dhabi. Alef said it is holding discussions with other private and public schools in …
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UAE to participate in OIC science, technology summit in Astana
Astana, Sep 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates will be participating in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s first summit on science and technology here from September 10 to 11. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul AlFalasi, Minister of State for …
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Dubai Municipality installs solar panel cleaning robots
The General Maintenance Department of Dubai Municipality, as part of its plan to keep abreast of modern applications and advanced methods of project operation, recently implemented one of the new smart applications, automatic cleaning of solar panels that …
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Dubai Municipality trials solar panel-cleaning robots
RELATED ARTICLES: Iran’s 100kW solar power plant in Isfahan begins operations | Dubai Municipality distributes 4,000 cooling collars to workers | Sharjah fits 100 solar-powered lamp posts in Khor Fakkan Dubai Municipality (DM) has trialled solar panel …
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You can buy a new Dubai apartment for 50 bitcoin
Bitcoin fans are being offered first dibs on 150 apartments in a new Dubai development. Aston Plaza and Residences is offering studios for 30 bitcoin, and one-bedroom apartments for about 50 bitcoin ($242,000), although the prices may vary because they’re …
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