Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the 11th Solar PV Expert training for specialised consultants and contractors. A total of 378 engineers and technicians have received the Solar PV Expert Certification by end of 2017. This is part of …
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First solar panel maker sets up factory in Dubai free zone
Maysun Solar has become the first photovoltaic panel producer to set up a manufacturing facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). Maysun Solar currently manufactures 5,000 solar panels a month with a capacity to generate 40 megawatts of electricity.
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Dubai takes a step back in to the Internet dark ages with Skype ban.
Both Etisalat and Du telecom, the two providers of telecoms communication within the UAE have blocked the use of Skype and other VoIP software. Users report that pretty much all VoIP technology has been blocked, including Discord, TeamSpeak, Facebook …
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AI has a minister in the UAE, but does it have a future in it?
According to Futurism, a tech platform, the UAE’s AI strategy covers development and application in nine sectors: Transport, health, space, renewable energy, water, technology, education, environment, and traffic. Digital learning, a magazine for ICT …
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UAE students challenged to sow seeds of new technology
A government programme partnered with Chinese technology company Huawei is offering hand-picked UAE students the chance to play an important role in developing future innovations. Students across the country can enter the Seeds for the Future competition …
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Lema?: uncovering Abu Dhabi’s science and technology leaders of the future
The aim is to inspire the trailblazers of Abu Dhabi’s science and technology future. Fatima Al Zaabi … leading roles in our Stem industries and represent the Emirate and the UAE in a competitive globalized economy.” Students at Baniyas School …
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Hatta Goes Solar
… project consists of 640 solar powered villas, supporting the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As part of the Shams Dubai …
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21 teams compete in the Solar Decathlon Middle East
Dubai: Some 21 teams from 36 universities across 15 countries have been shortlisted for the Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) happening in Dubai in November 2018. The SDME is the world’s largest, most competitive competition where teams will design …
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Why Dubai and Google’s stories are similar – Crown Prince
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on Tuesday met with Google co-founder Sergey Brin. During the meeting with Brin, who is also president of Google’s parent company …
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Jafza welcomes first solar PV panel plant
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has welcomed Maysun Solar, the first photovoltaic panel producer to set up a manufacturing facility in the region’s leading free zone. Maysun Solar will manufacture 5,000 solar panels a month with a capacity to …
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Jafza Welcomes First Photovoltaic Solar Panel Plant
the largest and most ambitious roof-top solar energy project in the Middle East. “DP World fully supports the Shams Dubai initiative to promote the use of clean and renewable energy sources, and our Solar Programme is in line with the Dubai Integrated …
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Skype blocked in UAE? Here are the alternatives
Dubai: The festive season is in full swing and as expats have either gone back home to celebrate the holidays, or chosen to stay in the UAE, the free internet calling app Skype was used by many to connect with friends and family. Until now. Over the …
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Solar Park R&D investments to hit Dhs500m by 2020
Investments at the research and development centre in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will reach Dhs500m ($136m) by 2020, according to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. During a visit to the centre, DEWA’s CEO and managing director Saeed …
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Dubai solar park R&D Investments set to reach Dh500m by 2020
Investments into the research and development centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will reach Dh500 million by 2020, according to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa). “The R&D Centre was launched in 2014 and focuses on …
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DIP workers’ units to have affordable wi-fi
Dubai: Dubai Industrial Park will have wi-fi connectivity across all its labour accommodation units at an affordable rate for their more than 14,000 residents. Dubai Industrial Park, a designated district within Dubai Wholesale City, is located near the …
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Astronaut offers to help UAE’s space aspirations
However, he highlighted how the satellite programmes run by YahSat in Abu Dhabi and the Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology in Dubai, had, through skills transfer with international partners, fostered an already considerable pool of …
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Investments at R&D Centre in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to hit Dh500m by 2020
Investments at the R&D Centre in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will hit AED500 million by 2020, according to a press statement by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai …
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