e& and Ericsson partner to build more sustainable future networks
e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) and Ericsson will explore initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and building more efficient and sustainable future networks. For this they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Egypt. The three-year partnership […]
ADIB enhances Emiratisation drive at Tawdheef 2022
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) today participated in the Tawdheef 2022 career fair. As the platinum sponsor of the event, ADIB has taken an active role in the development and recruitment of local Emirati talent. Tawdheef is the UAE’s leading event for employment for Emirati professionals. The platform is designed to help nationals […]
AIQ works with AWS to quicken innovation in the energy sector
AIQ, a technology pioneer focused on the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered transformation of the energy sector, announced it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate digital transformation across the sector. The agreement was reached at the recently-concluded Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) 2022. Under the agreement, AIQ and AWS will develop […]
DEWA appoints consultant for implementing sixth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the appointment of a consortium of companies led by Ernst & Young (EY Consulting) to provide consultancy services for implementing the 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. The 900MW 6th phase, which […]
Abu Dhabi’s Eshraq Investment sells land on Reem Island for $34mln
Abu Dhabi-based Eshraq Investments has entered into a sale & purchase agreement (SPA) with Reportage Properties for the sale of plot of land on Al Reem Island for AED126.6 million ($34.5 million) as part of plans to monetize its land banks. Under the terms of the deal, Reportage Properties will use the plot for a […]
Abu Dhabi malls remove Al Hosn Green Pass stickers after UAE lifts Covid restrictions
Community members in Abu Dhabi, an emirate that has followed the strictest Covid-19 precautionary measures and restrictions in the country, are in a jovial mood. They can now enter public places like shopping malls, restaurants, entertainment venues and establishments without the need to present the green pass on their Al Hosn app – a requirement […]
Dubai’s DEWA appoints advisor for Phase 6 of solar park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has appointed a consortium led by Ernst & Young (EY Consulting) to provide advisory services for implementing the 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The 900-megawatt (MW) Phase 6, which will use photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, will be based on the Independent Power Producer […]
Hub71, Yahsat to support development of UAE’s mobile satellite capabilities
ABU DHABI – Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) today announced a collaboration to accelerate startup technology adoption in satellite communications. Through this partnership, Yahsat will work with founders in the Hub71 community to advance technological innovations that support the development of the UAE’s mobile satellite capabilities. The […]
Masdar joint venture to provide COP27 with clean, renewable energy
A joint venture between UAE’s Masdar and Egypt’s Infinity, will provide clean and renewable energy to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), which starts in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from Sunday. Infinity Power Holding said in a statement that the solar photovoltaic (PV) plant it has developed in Sharm El-Sheikh is now fully operational. The 6-megawatts […]
Flydubai to start flights to new EU, Asian tourist hotspots next year
Dubai’s low-cost carrier flydubai has announced plans to launch new flights to key destinations including Milan and Cagliari (Italy), Corfu (Greece), Pattaya and Krabi (Thailand) from next year. Also the airline has unveiled plans to resume its flights to the Saudi city of Al Hofuf on November 24. Since the start of 2022, flydubai began […]