Tag: solar

Besides reducing electricity bills, residents are encouraged to take advantage of Dubai's cheap solar energy to contribute to providing a cleaner environment by installing solar panels in their properties. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa ... ( read original story ...)

These anomalies still need to be ironed out. For many businesses in the UAE, the answer will be 'not yet'. Ultimately, there is no doubt that blockchain is a disruptive technology which has the potential to transform industries across the region. ( read original story ...)

The focus on innovation has quickly spread in the entire nation and the establishment of technology innovation hubs has become a critical facilitator of the vision. During this year's UAE Innovation Month, the government launched the Innovation Hub ... ( read original story ...)

Dubai: The latest developments in urban technology will be under the spotlight at the forthcoming Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, being organised by the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) in Shanghai, China, on June 24-27. The conference offers a platform to ... ( read original story ...)

Are you willing to dish out $140,000 for this solar car? Image: Lightyear One In a few years, you will no longer need to hide in the shade. Solar powered cars are on the horizon. Not too long ago, back in 2015, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA ... ( read original story ...)

Solar powered cars are on the horizon. Not too long ago, back in 2015, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed a shocking fact: Dubai has double the cars in London, with a vehicle density of 540 per 1,000 people. This is the highest in the region ... ( read original story ...)

Abdulaziz Al Jaziri, deputy CEO at Dubai Future Foundation, said: "The EY wavespace hub will serve as a key platform to find innovative solutions based on future technologies, in line with the vision of Area 2071 for the UAE to be the world’s leading ... ( read original story ...)

The region's second biggest economy also maintained its lead in the Middle East chiefly due to Dubai's strong push towards digitisation and embracing new technologies to make the emirate a smart city. The UAE's ranking jumped one place to 17th globally ... ( read original story ...)

Humaid Al Suwaidi, senior vice president of mega projects at Etisalat, said Taawun was aligned with the government’s vision to develop smart technologies in the UAE. “It will also ensure that the newly developed infrastructure will meet the current and ... ( read original story ...)

Dubai: Police are urging companies selling solar-powered electricity generators to warn buyers about the dangers of improper use of these equipment after a man was electrocuted inside his caravan. Officers were alerted about a man who was killed in Jebel ... ( read original story ...)