The PPA for the project was signed in April 2020 between Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Acwa Power, achieving a world-record solar energy tariff for 1.6953 cents per kWh. With an …
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UAE- Etisalat’s four decades of evolution in the telecom sector
Today the UAE leads in the delivery of smart services and is one of the most competitive nations globally.
As one of the pioneers in the telecom sector in the region and globally, Etisalat has …
JinkoPower and EDF Renewables Consortium Sign the Power Purchase Agreement for the World’s Single Largest Solar Project in Abu Dhabi
Jinko Power Technology Co., Ltd. A leading global renewable energy IPP that develops, builds, finances, owns and operates solar power generation plants makes an announcement today. JinkoPower and its …
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UAE’s Network International to acquire African payments’ firm DPO
The acquisition will strengthen Network’s presence in Africa, giving the payments firm direct access to an extensive and diverse range of direct merchant relationships …
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Technology infuses ancient hajj rites tailored for pandemic
The vast white marble floors surrounding Islam’s holiest site, the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca, would normally be packed with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world the day before the …
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Corsa Security gaining global traction as remote work trend ramps up wireless traffic
Ottawa firm recently landed $7 million in fresh funding from longtime investor Roadmap Capital following an $11-million round last November.
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Acwa Power appoints Shanghai Electric as EPC contractor for fifth phase of Dubai solar park
Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power appointed Shanghai Electric as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai. The 900 MW …
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Capex of UAE telcos increases 49% in second-quarter amid weak revenues
Etisalat and du have increased their network capacity to sustain an increase in data traffic due to remote learning and work from home initiatives …
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Technology infuses ancient hajj rites amid global pandemic
The vast white marble floors surrounding Islam’s holiest site, the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca, would normally be packed with hundreds of thousands of …
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Law to position Dubai as hub for drone services
Dubai’s new drone law will position the emirate as the world’s commercial and start-up hub for drone services. It will drive growth in the region’s drones industry, making it one of the strategic …
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Garbage Dump to Morph Into Solar Farm in UAE Arabian Desert
A waste-management firm in the United Arab Emirates has a novel idea for a disused garbage landfill: convert it into a solar-power farm.
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JinkoSolar, EDF Renewables win Abu Dhabi solar project award
The United Arab Emirates has awarded a consortium including the development arm of China’s JinkoSolar (JKS +6.6%) and France’s Electricite de France (OTCPK:ECIFF) the country’s biggest solar …
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The rise of advanced technology in construction
Construction technology has jumped leaps and bounds in the last two decades — more so than any other time in human history. They have gone far beyond just the usage of power tools and heavy equipment.
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Expo 2020 Dubai takes major stride towards construction worker welfare
Data collected from 5,500 workers measures levels of effort, sleep and recovery ensuring workers remain healthy with preventative screenings …
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UAE’s Bee’ah to transform landfill site into solar farm
Bee’ah, which means environment in Arabic, plans to build the solar farm on 47 hectares (116 acres) of closed landfill in Sharjah. The facility will reduce Sharjah’s dependence on fossil fuels while …
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How Expo 2020 Dubai keeps tabs on worker wellness
The first phase ran for 30 months from October 2017, using Whoop wearable wrist-strap wellness devices for round-the-clock measuring of construction workers’ well-being on the Expo 2020 site. A total …
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UAE hyperloop gets a massive funding boost
Hyperloop has taken yet another step towards reality with the US Department of Transportation announcing that projects will be eligible for Federal grants and loans. It comes after the US Department …
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