Yahsat, a UAE-based satellite operator, today announced the successful trial of a 50Mbps in-flight connection that will change the way passengers experience air travel across the world. The result of a unique partnership between Yahsat, du, Etihad Airways …
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UAE firms team up to successfully trial 50Mb inflight broadband
according to UAE-based satellite provider Yahsat. The test, which used Yahsat’s Al Yah 2 satellite and sophisticated Ka-band technology, took place in Abu Dhabi, in an environment simulating that found onboard on Airbus A320 aircraft. According to Yahsat …
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No Wifi, internet? You can still find your way around Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Monday that is has updated the Smart Drive app to guide motorists using the GPS technology without requiring internet connection on portable devices. The city navigation app provides accurate and instant …
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Enjoy free WI-FI across Sharjah parks, beaches
He added that WiFi UAE, the country-wide initiative to provide Wi-Fi access to the public, in line with UAE Vision 2021, is expected to provide services at more than 400 locations in Sharjah by the end of the year.
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These smart palm trees in Dubai can charge your phone and provide free Wi-Fi
“Smart Palms” are palm tree-like devices that will provide free Wi-Fi and will charge your phone. There are more than 50 Smart Palms in Dubai, located on beaches and public areas in the city.
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Blockchain, Machine Learning, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Technologies Will Reshape Digital Business in 2018
business, and society Dubai, UAE – 25 October 2017 – Blockchain … Another exciting trend to look forward to is the boom in new wireless technologies that will enable IoT and bring us a step closer to the dream of pervasive connectivity.
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Dubai utility connects 453 solar installations to the grid
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the connection of 453 solar installations on the roofs of buildings in the emirate as part of its Shams initiative. The photovoltaic panels on the roofs of residential, commercial and industrial …
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Dewa completes 453 solar roof top installations
This was carried out under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative launched by Dewa to encourage 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 …
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Mozambican wins Phanes Group’s first Solar Incubator program
Phanes Group, an integrated end-to-end solar provider headquartered in Dubai, has announced Marlon Dos Santos and his 50 MW Kitaka Solar Project in Mozambique as the winner of its first Phanes Group Solar Incubator program. The evaluation session was held …
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Emirates Insolaire to install coloured solar panels in Dubai
Dubai Investments, a leading, diversified investments company, said it will soon start installing coloured solar panels on buildings across Dubai through its joint venture Emirates Insolaire, as the emirate reinforces its commitment to a sustainable future.
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WETEX 2017 & Dubai Solar Show bring together the latest technologies in the water, energy, and environment sectors from around the globe
About 2,000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries around the world are taking part in the 19th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2017) and the 2nd Dubai Solar Show, which are being organised by Dubai Electricity and Water …
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United Arab Emirates Solar Energy Market Outlook to 2023 – Research and Markets
The “United Arab Emirates Solar Energy Market Outlook to 2023” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. Decline in solar module prices due to increasing competition coupled with government initiatives of increasing share of renewables in …
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Dewa to install solar carports in ministry building
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment for the installation of solar carports at the ministry’s building in Dubai, UAE. These solar carports will have a total capacity of …
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How going solar won’t burn your pocket
Anyone interested in solar energy can invest in it today, Ivano Iannelli, CEO of Dubai Carbon, said. Speaking to Khaleej Times at the Wetex 2017 exhibition in Dubai, Iannelli highlighted how residents in the UAE will soon be able to invest in a total of …
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Education must involve technology and online resources
Abu Dhabi: It is impossible to leave technology out of the learning process for today’s so-called digital natives, so parents and educators in the UAE feel that well-planned lessons and focused guidance are key towards facilitating the effective …
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New assistive technology to be on show for people with determination
Dubai: Technology has been helping people of determination to be more independent and increase their employability and many of these new devices will be exhibited in this year’s AccessAbilities Expo 2017 happening next month. AccessAbilities Expo 2017 …
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Community called to pool resources to fund solar projects
This is the newest way for UAE residents to pool their resources together as in crowdfunding in order to accelerate the adoption of solar energy in Dubai and the rest of the country, officials announced on the sidelines of the second Dubai Solar Show on …
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