Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DIEZ, said the launch of Oraseya Capital and the creation of a AED500 million VC fund for technology startups represents a strategic move that aligns …
Finance gap remains as solar power hits ‘tipping point’
Solar could be dominant power source by 2050 – researchers But blockers remain, including lack of finance in poorest countries Pre-COP28 report …
Dubai Chambers and Hamburg Chamber of Commerce sign agreement to establish new ‘Innovation Corridor’
This will contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of both cities, as well as enable Dubai-based companies to benefit from the latest technologies, innovations, and global expertise.” Dr. Malte …
bneGREEN: UAE’s Masdar to build 1 GW of clean energy plants in Azerbaijan in first phase
The inauguration of Garadagh was overseen by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE’s minister of industry and advanced technology, COP28 president-designate, and chairman …
bneGREEN: UAE’s Masdar to build 1 GW of clean energy plants in Azerbaijan
By Roberta Harrington in Los Angeles Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) of the UAE has signed agreements for solar and onshore wind projects with a total capacity of GW 1 in Azerbaijan.
UAE leads global efforts with sustainable projects in Pacific Islands
The UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund has helped the Pacific Islands adopt renewable energy projects to address the challenges of rising fuel costs, import dependency, and securing basic electricity needs, …
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Wins Phoenix Contact’s xplore 2023 Technology Award for a Sustainable World
For more than two decades, Phoenix Contact has been hosting the international technology and education competition xplore. In the 2023 edition, the motto was “Technology Award for a Sustainable World” …
e& reports outstanding Q3 financial and operational results delivering 20 per cent growth in net profit
e& today announced its consolidated financial results for Q3 2023 reporting consolidated revenues of AED 13.4 billion with a YoY increase of 3.3 per cent while consolidated net profit was AED 3.0 …
UAE’s e& poised to lead GCC telecom operators’ revenue growth in 2024
The UAE’s technology conglomerate e& is projected to lead revenue growth in the GCC telecoms sector next year as companies shore up their assets in new international markets, a study has found. By …
India-led alliance set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the renewable energy transition
China, the market leader in solar energy, is not yet part of the alliance … discussion at the upcoming United Nations climate conference scheduled to begin in Dubai in a month’s time. Chrysoula …
UAE wins first prize in Technology Challenge for People of Determination
On Friday afternoon, the final round of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of determination 2023 concluded at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The UAE team emerged …
UAE climate technology start-ups lead Mena and Turkey region in funding
Climate technology start-ups in the UAE attracted about two thirds of total funding from 2018 to 2022 to lead the burgeoning sector’s growth in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region, a …
du Business launches first pop-up workspace ‘Work Getaway’, giving entrepreneurs a whole new scenic work experience
The pop-up workspace offers a unique and immersive experience, providing business enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity for personal interactions with influential speakers …
e& posts 20% jump in third-quarter net profit to Dh3 billion on increased subscribers
Revenue rose 3.3% to Dh13.4b, with number of group subscribers rising 3.3% to 167 million e& etisalat reported a 3.3 per cent increase in consolidated revenues to Dh13.4 billion during the third …
Group set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the energy transition
The International Solar Alliance consists of 116 nations working to harness solar power to ramp up clean energy use and […] The post Group set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the energy …
Ensuring the future of 5G development for its continuous success
The growth of 4G took eight years to reach one billion users. But with the increased growth rate of 5G, this same milestone took only four years, which is allowing for the digital transformation of …
Huawei Surges Into The 5.5G Lead
Huawei is moving ahead into the 5.5G era, a marked advance over current 5G networks and a practical halfway house on the road to 6G. Also known as 5 …