Tag: technology

The General Maintenance Department of Dubai Municipality, as part of its plan to keep abreast of modern applications and advanced methods of project operation, recently implemented one of the new smart applications, automatic cleaning of solar panels that …
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RELATED ARTICLES: Iran’s 100kW solar power plant in Isfahan begins operations | Dubai Municipality distributes 4,000 cooling collars to workers | Sharjah fits 100 solar-powered lamp posts in Khor Fakkan Dubai Municipality (DM) has trialled solar panel …
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Bitcoin fans are being offered first dibs on 150 apartments in a new Dubai development. Aston Plaza and Residences is offering studios for 30 bitcoin, and one-bedroom apartments for about 50 bitcoin ($242,000), although the prices may vary because they’re …
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wi-Q Technologies are the award-winning developers behind cloud-based mobile ordering solutions, wi-Q for F&B and Mi-Room for hotel guest services. Both wi-Q and Mi-Room allow customers and guests to browse, order and pay for food, drink or hotel guest …
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Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) launched Virgin Mobile in the UAE on Tuesday as the country’s third mobile operator. Virgin Mobile is targeting millennials with a fully digital service including an app available to download on …
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Dubai will add low-energy light poles that provide WiFi throughout the emirate next year and is also evaluating technology to create solar roads. Dewa’s joint venture with Germany’s Innogy, Innogy International Middle East, signed a memorandum of …
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Dubai: A public transport operator has just brought in-flight style entertainment system to the road by enhancing its bus services. UAE residents travelling between Ajman and Dubai can now ride in much better comfort and convenience after the Ajman …
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Sharjah: Sharjah’s Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) has completed a solar-powered lighting project in Khor Fakkan. The project saw installation of 100 lampposts in Al Yarmouk area. Dr Engineer Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of Sewa, said that the …
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(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Two students of the Gems Modern Academy in Dubai – Aadi Vishal Verma, aged 11, and Aarush Vishal Verma, 9 – have made the ‘MachineKraft’, a robot with trackers that direct solar panels or models towards the sun. The Indian brothers …
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There is some great news for Ajman residents who frequently travel to Dubai. A new bus service has been launched that will take passengers from Ajman’s Mussalah area directly to Al Rashidiya Metro station. What’s more, there is free WiFi onboard, too!
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They were given prize money of Dh5,000 after their solar robot emerged third in the competition that took place in Dubai on Tuesday, after the team was shortlisted and invited to showcase their project on Mobile Solar Energy. Two students of the Gems …
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun encouraging city residents to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops, so they can benefit from the Shams Dubai initiative. Shams Dubai allows residents to benefit from solar power, and …
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… centre | Saudi issues framework for small-scale solar energy generation | Legislation is driving the GCC’s rooftop solar sector Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has encouraged Dubai citizens and residents to install solar photovoltaic …
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Shams Dubai encourages DEWA customers to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises to generate electricity from solar power and export any excess to the power grid. This is part of DEWA’s effort to promote Dubai’s sustainable and …
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A team of researchers led by a Masdar Institute professor have developed a solar absorber that has tiny nanoparticles of silver embedded in silicon dioxide, making it capable of absorbing nearly all light in the ultraviolet to visible range. Professor …
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with Siemens to extend its use of 3D printing technology. The transport authority said the memorandum of understanding is an additional step that will practically enhance RTA’s already …
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The robot, brought to the UAE by Emirates NBD last year, has been widely popular and will now also cater to the bank’s Arabic-speaking customers, a statement said. The bilingual Pepper will continue to interact with customers at the bank’s Jumeirah …
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