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 […]

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 […]

Abu Dhabi group to set up major wastewater plant in Uzbekistan

Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) said it has signed an exclusive agreement with Uzsuvtaminot, a key player in improving the management of water resources in Uzbekistan, to develop a wastewater treatment plant in the country’s capital, Tashkent. With an estimated capacity of 1.5 million cubic metres a day, enough to serve over 2.3 million […]

NPCC pens pipe deal with Al Gharbia Pipe Company

    National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), has signed a purchase order agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC) on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2022, the world’s most influential gathering for the energy ecosystem. The agreement entails the supply of 87 KMs of 34” Submerged […]

UAE President calls for nationwide rain prayers on Friday

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for a prayer for rain, or Salaat al Istisqaa, to be performed at all mosques and prayer areas across the UAE at 11:30 on Friday, 11th November. His Highness called for supplicating Allah to send rain, mercy and abundance upon the country […]