Carbon capture: ADNOC, Australia’s Santos team up
ADNOC Group has partnered with Australia’s Santos to collaborate on carbon management and develop technology to accelerate decarbonisation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership allows the two entities to work together to advance critical carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that are necessary to accelerate the decarbonisation of the oil industry worldwide, ADNOC said in […]
Drones in Dubai: Phase 1 of ‘Horizons’ project complete
Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority have successfully concluded the first phase of the Dubai Horizons project. The project aims to enable the emirate’s preparedness to use drones and expand the scope of related services. The project is planning standards for drone routes and dedicated landing zones in low-altitude airspace and selected airport locations […]
Air Arabia operates first direct flight from RAK to Kozhikode, Kerala
Air Arabia operated its first non-stop flight from Ras Al Khaimah to Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, India, on November 22. The airline announced it would start the service in October . Before the inaugural flight departed, a ceremony was held at RAK International Airport where key dignitaries were present. The new direct service […]
Emirates makes history with 100% green jet fuel for A380 flight
On Wednesday, Emirates became the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight was operated from Dubai International (DXB) with one of its four engines powered on 100 per cent SAF. That successful flight , Emirates says , helped demonstrate the potential of SAF […]
Boost for MENA esports with new Abu Dhabi-backed tie-up
etisalat by e& has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to revolutionise the esports landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The two entities launched ‘Arena Esports’, a digital gaming initiative that is set to become a cornerstone for the regional gaming matrix. The arena, […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives Bahraini Foreign Minister
The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi, according to state news agency, Emirates News Agency. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Bahraini foreign minister, who conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al […]
RTA powers up Dubai metro, tram depots with solar
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun the process of setting up solar energy panels at the Dubai Metro depots at Jebel Ali and Al Qusais as well as the tram depot at Al Safouh. The panels will save costs, reduce carbon emissions and conserve resources, the authority said. Set to be completed by […]
EVTOLs most disruptive aviation tech in over 50 years: Crysalion
Crisalion Mobility, a European company, developing advanced aerial mobility solutions (AAM), unveiled its flagship vehicle – the Integrity at the recently concluded Dubai Airshow. The Spanish firm began testing its zero-emission eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicle for the first time in 2019. The vehicle’s primary uses include urban air mobility (UAM), emergency medical […]
UAE National Day 2023: Holiday dates announced for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced holiday dates for those employed in the private sector to mark UAE’s National Day. MoHRE said that private sector employees in the UAE will get two official holidays on the occasion of the 52nd UAE National Day. December 2 and 3 will be a paid public […]