Telco targets digital households and small businesses with new mobile router for use cases including support for video calling, streaming and online learning.
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University in Dubai on a mission to turn palm waste into biofuel
A university in Dubai is embarking on a project to turn the waste of the region’s vast palm tree crop into sustainable and cost-effective biofuel. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai is …
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Deal signed to develop first UAE landfill site into solar farm
Emirates Waste to Energy Company says Al Sa’jah landfill in Sharjah and will be delivered in three phases from 2023 …
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Revealed: 65% of UAE residents lack proper sleep
A recent study showed that 65 per cent of UAE residents lack proper sleep and that heavy smartphone usage is one of the reasons for sleep deprivation. Normal sleeping patterns are considered to be …
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UAE to construct first solar landfill project
Emirates Waste to Energy Company will undertake a pioneering project to develop Bee’ah’s landfill into a solar farm — the first of its kind in the UAE.
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EDF Renewables and Masdar to collaborate on Israeli solar projects
Abu Dhabi-based developer and French entity’s renewables subsidiary to collaborate on existing and future renewables projects in Israel.
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Bango strikes oil with Dubai alliance
Cambridge technology influencer Bango is collaborating with Dubai-headquartered TPAY MOBILE to boost digital access across fast-growing, mobile-first markets in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. As …
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Masdar JV to build 120MW solar park on capped UAE landfill
Renewables developer Masdar is constructing a 120MW solar farm on a 47-acre landfill in Sharjah, UAE. The park will be built in three phases on top of the Bee’ah Al Sa’jah landfill, close to the …
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UAE Invests in Green Hydrogen for Zero-Emission Aircraft
Plans are underway for a demonstration-scale green hydrogen plant in Abu Dhabi to produce fuel for ground transportation and shipping as well as aircraft.
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TPV Technology appoints Asbis ME as UAE distributor for Philips gaming monitors
Computer monitor manufacturer TPV Technology has announced Asbis ME as the distributor for Philips gaming monitors in the UAE. This extends their business relationship, which originally started with …
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Dubai claims a first with aluminium production using solar power
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has claimed to be the first country in the world to produce certified solar-powered aluminum, thanks to the 1,013 MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park south of …
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UAE signs deal with US to buy fighter jets, drones just before Biden’s inauguration
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase a sizable number of fighter jets and armed drones, with reports saying the deal was inked just before the …
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UAE to get first-ever solar landfill
The first solar landfill project, comprising up to 120 megawatts (MW), will be developed in Sharjah, officials have announced. Emirates Waste to Energy Company — a joint venture between environmental …
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Why I want to be in Dubai more than any other place — COVID-19 or no COVID-19
The reassurance stems from the confidence that this is the safest city in the world Dubai and the UAE have done whatever it takes to win the pandemic challenge Mass vaccinations against COVID-19 well …
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UAE landfill site to host 120MW solar
A Masdar-backed company is developing a 120MW solar project on a landfill site in the United Arab Emirates (UAE. Emirates Waste to Energy Company, a joint venture between Bee’ah and Masdar, will …
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How fast is your wireless service? Despite 5G hype US ranks 20th in latest tests
Despite the persistent flood of advertising across all media about the high-speed promises for 5G and more 5G capable phones – including iPhones – the US continues to lag many other countries in perfo …
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Dubai-based VAD Technologies, Exasol team up to empower Middle East firms with analytics
VAD Technologies and Exasol will enable customers get faster access to data insights to become more agile in their decision making …
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