Tag: solar

Dubai: Following speculation that Skype had been blocked by the UAE authorities again, it appears recent problems with the application may be related to a cyberattack launched on the service last week. According to a blog post from the application’s …
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“It has been brought to our attention that our website and services have been blocked by both of the internet service providers in the UAE,” said Skype, a company based in Luxembourg. “Unfortunately, there is very little Skype can do about this situation.
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OTTAWA, June 22, 2017 /CNW/ – Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced USD 72 million in financing within the larger USD 655 million senior project finance banking facilities for Phase 3 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (Solar Park …
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While, as observers of the region’s energy market will know, the 9.45$c/kWh bid received from Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power is significantly higher than the sub-3$c/kWh bids received in 2016 for major photovoltaic (PV) solar projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi …
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Export Development Canada has committed $72-million (U.S.) in financing for Canadian Solar Inc.’s participation in Dubai’s massive Solar City project, as the federal corporation moves to expand its support for the country’s growing clean-technology …
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Abu Dhabi: Bertrand Piccard, the initiator and chairman of the “Solar Impulse” project, said, late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, was a great leader who explained to people why they need to do things.” Speaking of …
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Dubai: This Eid, WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE at more than 400 locations. To celebrate World WiFi Day on June 20, WiFi UAE will be increasing the speed by up to 10 times, all the way …
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WiFi UAE has announced it is offering free high-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE to enhance UAE residents’ happiness through connectivity. To celebrate World WiFi Day on 20 June, WiFi UAE will increase the speed by up to 10 times until 27 June …
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Apparently, tomorrow is World WiFi day – who knew? Not us, that’s for sure. But no matter, because in a move to help celebrate the international day of recognition for cable-free internet, WiFi UAE is giving users complimentary high-speed access to …
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… passengers are unaware of many of Dubai International’s more recent facilities and services, like the dedicated Kids’ Zone to let children blow off steam, and a major upgrade to provide the world’s best airport Wi-Fi. Combined with the amazing special …
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Immensa Technology Labs, the UAE’s leading Additive Manufacturing (AM, or 3D printing) company, has launched the country’s first 3D printing facility in line with the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’ launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …
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Dubai: Three factors are working against greater uptake of solar power generation among UAE businesses, says Jeremy Crane, CEO of alternative energy consultancy Yellow Door. Cost isn’t one of them. Crane estimates going solar saves Dubai firms 15-20 per …
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Axilspot, a global vendor in enterprise wireless networking, has launched its new ASW120 In-wall wireless access point in Middle East and Africa region to help businesses manage their growing indoor workload congestions, using a secure and reliable network …
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The Dubai Blockchain Strategy seeks to unlock the opportunities that the blockchain presents through the adoption of blockchain technology in public services, being at the forefront of global thought on blockchain technology and, lastly, by helping the …
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A study of the UAE’s IT job market shows that demand for information security … is the importance of investing in a sound risk management framework that involves technology change management as well as updated software – all of which could have prevented …
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Freedom of Information requests by the BBC found technology exports to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Morocco and Algeria. The sales are legal, however human rights campaigners have questioned the ethics behind a UK firm enabling mass spying on a …
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UAE-based banking institution Emirates Islamic announced that it is the first Islamic financial institution to have introduced blockchain technology into its cheques, as a measure to prevent frauds. Emirates Islamic has named this initiative as ‘Cheque …
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