Dubai will open the Gulf’s first hydroelectric powerplant in 2025 as it looks to establish itself as a regional clean energy hub. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of …
Telcos seek more airwaves for smooth 5G services, 6G rollout
The best suited spectrum for 5G and 6G is mid-band, and if the requirement can be met through c-band (3.3-4.2 GHz), which is part of mid-band, it is good, but since a good quantum of spectrum is …
The world’s largest gathering of futurists to convene in Dubai on Nov 27
Dubai Future Forum is set to kick off on November 27 and will run for two days. Organised by Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the forum is taking place at the Museum of the Future. It will include four …
Turning dry Dubai into a water wonderland has a high environmental cost
For a desert city, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, appears like a water wonderland. Visitors can scuba dive in the world’s deepest pool or ski inside a mega-mall where penguins play in freshly made snow.
Dubai Future Forum to begin tomorrow
The agenda includes four main themes: reimagining nature, empowering future generations, the human-machine relationship, and transformations in human life.
Indian technology institute promotes sustainability course in UAE
Through the official Twitter — now renamed X — account of the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the application process from the UAE for a Master’s course in Energy Transition and Sustainability has been …
Users express increased satisfaction with 5G in UAE: Ericsson report
The number of users highly satisfied with overall 5G network performance has increased by 13 percent YoY in UAE. 57 percent of users are very happy with their 5G network performance, which is among …
New Dubai Metro Blue Line map: What the route could look like
News broke in October that Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) wants to get work started on a new Metro Line. And with traffic all over the city seemingly at an all-time high, a new route to …
China engineers complete largest solar farm on Earth in UAE ahead of Cop28
The 4 million panels in the desert outside Abu Dhabi will reduce carbon emissions by 2.4 million tonnes per year and power 200,000 households.
UAE will create 200,000 new jobs with Net Zero 2050 strategy
The UAE will create 200,000 new jobs as it moves towards climate neutrality after launching Net Zero 2050 strategy. The ambitious targets will also stimulate the economy and advance society. Following …
How Dubai Startups Pioneer Personalized and Ethical AI for a Transformative Future
In the aftermath of the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s dependence on digital technology skyrocketed. Yet, not all sectors seamlessly adapted to the digital shift, with …
RTA powers up Dubai metro, tram depots with solar
RTA expects to achieve a total saving of carbon dioxide emissions amounting to 3.962 tonnes annually because of the solar project …
UAE’s start-up ecosystem: A driving force for climate innovation and sustainable development
Start-ups in the UAE play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and sustainable development, particularly in addressing climate and environmental challenges. These companies are at the forefront of …
UAE’s Flagship Renewables Firm Isn’t The Giant It Claims
In June, Masdar and Taqa, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., began commercial operations at the 2-gigawatt Dhafra solar plant, developed with partners Jinko Power Co. and Electricite de France SA’s …
Telcos seek more airwaves for 5G/6G use
The Indian telecom sector has urged the government to allocate additional airwaves to ensure the seamless rollout of 5G and 6G services. SP Kochhar, director-general of the CCOAI, said that each …
Special delivery: Drones to deliver parcels in Dubai as early as next year
Earlier this week it was announced that the UAE is a step closer to flying cabs. And now it’s looking like flying deliveries are in the pipeline. It’s expected that by 2024 there will be fewer …
UAE CEOs confident of strong earnings this year
UAE CEOs are feeling the pressure of adopting AI technology to drive business competitiveness, with 56 per cent agreeing that AI is a top investment priority even though most don’t expect to see a …