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Mubadala-owned IT services provider opens offices in Dubai
Abu Dhabi-based Injazat Data Systems, a provider of IT, data centre and managed services, has announced its expansion to Dubai.0 5977
“Data is the new oil,” says UAE AI minister
Emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things are going to radically change the energy industry, says UAE Minister for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.
Energy efficiency innovations drive UAE’s $72 billion energy market
Schneider Electric has announced that energy efficiency innovations are enabling the UAE’s $72 billion worth of energy investments during the recent Innovation Day Dubai.
Dubai’s DEWA promotes smart, sustainable living
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a “My Sustainable Living” programme, which will enable residential customers to compare their monthly usage of electricity and water.
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DEWA clean energy, smart solutions to take centre stage in Dubai
DEWA will showcase its digital technologies and initiatives as well as AI-focused solutions in the fields of clean energy, and smart metres and grids, to provide an unprecedented smart experience for the people of Dubai.
Saudi Arabia pulls the plug on $200 billion solar farm project
Saudi Arabia has shelved a $200 billion plan with SoftBank Group Corp to build the world’s biggest solar-power-generation project.
Smart technologies advance “New Kuwait Vision 2035”
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water, in partnership with Zain and SAP, has started deploying the smart metres that will reach a total of 800,000 electrical metres and 300,000 water metres to homes and organisations.
Middle East region leads $2.6 trillion smart cities market
The Middle East and North Africa, and especially the GCC, are spearheading the $2.6 billion global Smart Cities market, according to Schneider Electric.
Saudi Aramco racks up tech patents
Saudi Aramco is boosting its patented technologies after doubling its scientist headcount to 1,300, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Dubai smart app promises “more happiness” to customers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched DEWA Store on its smart app to provide exclusive offers and discounts to DEWA’s customers, in cooperation with a number of public and private sector companies.