Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will spend 81 billion dirhams ($22 billion) on energy projects over the next five years, with renewables accounting for a growing share of electricity output.
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UAE’s Etisalat plans $2 billion buyback
UAE-based telco Etisalat’s shares climbed after it said that it’s planning to buy back stock valued at as much as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.0 3014
Saudi Arabia to streamline housing process with digital rent network
The Ejar network will provide many electronic services to all parties of the rental process, such as contract documentation and e-payments.
AI could “fundamentally disrupt markets” in MENA: reports
A PwC Middle East study has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy …
ASGC hit all tech targets in 2017: CIO Herbert Fuchs
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$870m UAE outsourcing industry “pivotal”: DIC chief
Dubai Internet City’s executive director Ammar Al Malik has lauded the importance of IT outsourcing services in the UAE. The …
Microsoft Office 2019 to run only on Windows 10
Microsoft has previously tied support to the latest microprocessors to Windows 10, and it’s taking the same approach to Office: Office 2019 …
UAE artificial intelligence plan takes the spotlight in Davos
The UAE’s artificial intelligence strategies took the spotlight at the annual meeting in Davos as government ministers present the country’s experiences in adopting technologies for shaping the future.
Ministry of Interior launches fire safety service
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has launched a service that will see the installation of fire alarm systems that will …
Apple HomePod to hit stores in February
Apple has announced that pre-orders for HomePod will begin on 26th January with units set to begin shipping on 9th February. The company has yet to confirm a Middle East price for the HomePod.
Made in UAE: Masdar unveils locally built, all-electric bus
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has unveiled the all-electric Eco-Bus, which was developed by the company and Abu Dhabi-based Hafilat Industry in collaboration with the Masdar Institute.