The MGT Group — a multi sectoral and multidisciplinary firm with patented technologies headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, UAE, and operating in several countries of the world has expressed …
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Barcelo Hotel Group plans for more sustainable 2021
International hotel chain Barcelo Hotel Group has undertaken a number of sustainability drives to improve its green credentials in 2020, with more planned for the coming year. Through energy and water …
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14 new radars installed on UAE roads; maximum speed limit set at 120kmph
New solar-powered speed radars have been installed on key UAE roads, according to a statement released by Police on Saturday. Effective from January 10, 2021, traffic speed on select roads in will …
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Clean Solar Solutions looks to take on new clients as it opens second UK office
Solar O&M provider Clean Solar Solutions has opened its second UK office in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Steve Williams, Clean Solar’s founder and managing director, told Solar Power Portal he opened the …
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Textbooks could be passé in 10 years: UAE education experts
Research suggests that the global educational technology (EdTech) market is set to reach $404 billion by 2025.
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Beware: Over 200 duped in new car theft scam in UAE
UAE authorities have warned residents selling their cars online to be extra careful in dealing with potential buyers, as the police have uncovered a new scam that emerged in 2020, when Covid-19 struck …
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Dubai’s RTA trials AI to reduce metro station waiting times, congestion
Roads and Transport Authority embarks on trial phase of using artificial intelligence to streamline demand for metro services …
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UAE gives indoor WiFi speeds a boost as more people work from home
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that it has designated an additional 500 MHz radio spectrum of 6 GHz band to improve indoor WiFi connectivity in the country.
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Confusion surrounds Kuwait’s mega solar plans
The state-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has reportedly ended its involvement with the gigawatt scale Dabdaba solar field and asked the national body responsible for drumming up private sector …
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The SME Story: Daniel Domingues and Tariq Said, co-founders, Sirius Energy
What is the core business model of Sirius Energy? Our mission at Sirius Energy is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We plan on doing this by offering sustainable commercial …
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Concentrated Solar Power Market Size, Industry Trends, Share and Forecast 2019-2025
The global concentrated solar power market was valued at 3 793 0 million in 2018 and is projected to reach 8 046 7 million by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 10 from 2019 to 2025 The MEA region accounted …
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UAE to buy more airborne surveillance systems from Saab
Sweden’s Saab has received a contract to sell two of its airborne surveillance systems, GlobalEye, to The United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a deal worth around $1 billion, the company said on Monday.
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EDF & Jinko Power Start Construction of Solar Project in Abu Dhabi
The consortium, formed by French EDF Group subsidiary EDF Renewables and Chinese Jinko Power HK subsidiary of Jinko Power Technology Co Ltd, have successfully reached the financial closing for the 2 …
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Erel Margalit: Technology can create bridges between Israel, Gulf and region
There are several main areas that can underpin this new world of technology, innovation and cooperation in the Gulf.
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UAE: Up to $136,239 fine for taking someone’s photo without consent
Invading the privacy of others using information technology means in the UAE is a crime punishable by a fine of up to Dh500,000 and a six-month jail sentence, UAE prosecutors have warned. In a video …
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Dubai spolights investment opportunities in technology and agribusiness
Dubai FDI has called on potential investors from France and Switzerland to explore opportunities in the emirate’s food and agribusiness, and technology sectors …
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Heriot-Watt team run from Edinburgh to Dubai to raise awareness about the environment
Watt University are helping raise awareness for eco-friendly living by travelling the distance from Edinburgh to Dubai after their competition there was postponed due to the pandemic.
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