World Environment Day featured record-low solar bids submitted for Dubai’s upcoming project that will allow the sun to power thousands of homes at night. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced yesterday the prices from four …
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Four consortiums in race for Dubai solar park Phase IV
Four international consortiums have submitted bids to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) for the 200MW Concentrated Solar Power plant being developed as part of the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The lowest …
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This New Accelerator In Dubai Wants To Make Cities Smarter
It will start with 40 startups. Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) has launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator at Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC). The accelerator programme is targeting startups that are developing innovative solutions to help …
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Emirati leads tech revolution in semiconductors
The semiconductor technique could also be used in the space industry, an area in which the UAE has a growing interest. So thanks to Dr Al Mansouri and his colleagues, many areas of technology could be poised for a big step forward.
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UAE homes most connected
Launching an app or digital solution is now a routine in the UAE, as the young and old both embrace tech-savvy lifestyle which is redefining future digital spectrum. Leading analysts from Digital McKinsey and Euromonitor International in their recent …
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Canadian Solar to Supply 268MW Modules to Dubai Solar Park
Canadian Solar Inc.CSIQ recently secured a module supply order from the Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA). Per the terms, the company will be the sole supplier of double-glass modules for completing the first phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
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Bluetooth 5 sets stage for future of wireless technology
Dubai: Bluetooth, a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances, has improved with the 5.0 version and has set the stage for the future by enabling simple and effortless interactions across the vast range of connected devices.
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Dubai Smart City Accelerator aims to work with 40 start-ups
launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator at Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec) on Wednesday. The Dubai Smart City Accelerator, which is the first of its kind in the Mena region, was set-up with Dh18.4 million investment from six strategic partners …
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ADX hosts six AGMs using blockchain technology
Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently held annual general meetings (AGMs) for six listed companies (two private joint stock companies and four public joint stock companies) using Blockchain technology. The move enhanced transparency and …
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Canadian Solar to supply panels for Dubai project
More than 800,000 solar panels will be needed to complete the first wave of the Masdar-led project to build the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park in Dubai. Canadian Solar this month began production and shipping of the 22,000 …
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Canadian Solar to supply modules to Dubai project
Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has been selected as the sole module supplier to provide 268 MW of double-glass Dymond modules for the first phase of the 800 MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (Dewa Project) in …
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Dubai blazes a trail with inaugural technology gathering in California
A delegation of senior officials from more than Dubai government entities were in the United States last month as part of Dubai 10X’s inaugural outreach trip to Silicon Valley. Dubai 10X is an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). The 10X …
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UAE set to catalyse connectivity with 5G
Telecoms across the UAE have eagerly accepted that there is a unique opportunity for them to provide the network and roadmap for 5G opportunities, and facilitate technology adoption across various industries. In its latest report, Ericsson notes that UAE …
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Every UAE resident has more than two mobile phones
The UAE occupies the first position in the Arab region in terms … The network readiness index measures the capacity of an economy to benefit from information and communication technology, to increase competitiveness and development.
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Jumeriah’s The Mall gets connected
Jumeriah’s newest mall, The Mall, is now connected thanks to the latest roll out of WiFi UAE. Visitors can now access the internet on their devices through a choice of either free or premium WiFi to connect with friends and family. The premium option …
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UAE rightly prioritises solar power solutions
The announcement last week of the world’s largest solar power plant to be built in Abu Dhabi underscores once again the UAE’s unshakeable commitment to ushering in the era of renewables at the earliest. This urgency and purposefulness must be welcomed …
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Dubai Carbon taps innogy for rooftop solar system design
The Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence is bringing on German energy company, innogy, as the emirate ramps up rooftop solar installations. The company, owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), the Emirates National Oil Company, Dubal …
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