Public transportation is fundamental to the livability of any country. It has become one of the most important infrastructural pillars in the modern-day world. With millions of people depending on this mode of travel, there is an increasing need for better …
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Phase 3 of mega Dubai solar park on track for completion by 2020
The third phase of the massive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai is progressing on track to be fully complete by 2020, according to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The announcement comes after DEWA managing director and …
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Dubai’s Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase III 22pc complete
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said work on the 800-megawatt (MW) Phase Three of the Dh50-billion ($13.6 billion) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is progressing as per schedule with nearly 22 per cent of the project already completed.
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Etihad Increases The Cost Of Onboard Wifi
This includes things like them cutting back the food choices in their lounges, eliminating chauffeur service outside the UAE, etc. Well, it looks like their latest cut involves something near and dear to my heart. I value inflight wifi more than most …
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UAE issues warning on possible return of ‘GreenBug’ cyber attack
The UAE Central Bank has warned of a possible new cyberattack on banks, financial institutions and money exchange houses. In a circular sent to companies this week, it warned the return of the Greenbug cyber espionage group in the Middle East, advising …
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Al Tayer reviews construction work at Phase 3 of MBR Solar Park
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), conducted a field visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The solar park projects and its various phases aim to achieve the targets of the Dubai Clean …
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Dubai Future Accelerators calls on innovators to address key challenges
and explore breakthrough technologies to help cyclists and pedestrians travel in hot and humid climates. Dubai Health Authority seeks to reduce costs and increase the efficiency and potency of diagnosis, disease prevention & patient monitoring by factor of …
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Cheap solar supplying power at night about to become a reality in Dubai
Solar plants that supply electricity at competitive prices after the sun goes down are about to become a reality in the Middle East, according to one of the region’s biggest developers of power plants. ACWA Power International CEO Paddy Padmanathan …
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Dewa officials visit Mohammad Bin Rashid Solar Park
Dubai: Senior officials of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) conducted a field visit to the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Wednesday to check its progress. Known as the largest single-site solar park in the world, the Mohammad Bin …
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Enjoy high-speed WiFi in your vehicles
The in-vehicle M2M solution makes use of an automotive grade WiFi gateway complying with the necessary protocols to make the service PIAP (Public Internet Access Provider) compliant set by UAE’s Telecom Regulatory Authority. Through this, Etisalat Digital …
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Dubai travellers: Wi-fi news that will make your journey a whole lot better
Because good wi-fi + airport boredom = ultimate Instagram stalking time. Earlier this year, Dubai Airports claimed to have the world’s fastest free airport wi-fi. Now, a new study by an independent internet speed testing site appears to back that up.
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Emirates Airlines expands free in-flight Wi-Fi services
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has expanded its free in-flight Wi-Fi services services effective immediately to offer unlimited data for all Skywards Platinum and Gold members regardless of their class of travel. All Emirates Skywards members travelling in …
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Etisalat Digital brings WiFi to vehicles
The in-vehicle M2M solution makes use of an automotive grade WiFi gateway complying with the necessary protocols to make the service PIAP (public internet access provider) compliant as set by UAE’s Telecom Regulatory Authority. Through this …
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Dubai International Airport wins Ookla Wi-Fi speed test
Dubai International Airport (DXB) officially has the world’s fastest WiFi service, according to a new report. In a recent upgrade, Dubai Airports installed WOW-Fi which provides a speedy connection, allowing faster downloads and uploads. Ookla said has …
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Etisalat Digital launches M2M In-vehicle Wi-Fi for vehicles
UAE-based operator Etisalat says its business customers can now enable Wi-Fi connectivity to all their fleets and vehicles on the move . With the launch of the M2M in-vehicle Wi-Fi solution, passengers and employees of those fleets and vehicles can enjoy …
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Qatar says media report reveals UAE role in hack that sparked crisis
LONDON/DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar said on Monday that a U.S. media report had shown that the United Arab Emirates was involved in an alleged hack of Qatar’s state news agency in late May that helped spark a diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. The UAE said the …
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Solar Plants Aim to Keep Lights on at Night
The 200-megawatt Dubai contract, which runs for 25 years, will harness a two-decade old technology called concentrated-solar, or solar thermal. Unlike photovoltaics, which generate a charge directly from the sun’s power, thermal plants use mirrors to …
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