Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has connected 453 photovoltaic (PV) installations on the roofs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Dubai, with a total capacity of about 18.7 MW, under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative.
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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 3011
Emirates announces ‘world’s first’ Aviation X-Lab
The ‘world’s first’ sector-wide Experimental (X) Lab is aimed at developing projects for the next era of human transportation.
Emirates adopts eye-tracking tech to enhance pilot training
The partnership with Australia-based Seeing Machines aims to help Emirates enhance training for flight deck crews in real-time procedures that could potentially pose safety risks.
The Entertainer begins new data-driven era with ‘app only’ 2018 strategy
The ENTERTAINER, is embarking on the beginning of a new data-driven era, by saying “goodbye” to its book products in 2018 after 16 years.
Refugee Code Week educates 15,000 in second outing
Jordanian minister of information and communication technology Majd Shweikeh has announced the successful conclusion of Refugee Code Week 2017. The …
Krypto Labs opens Masdar City incubator to bridge startup-investor gap
Krypto Labs, the new ecosystem for startups, will officially inaugurate its custom-built all-in-one incubator, accelerator and co-working space in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
Mashreq Bank, Microsoft extend partnership to drive digital transformation
Building on Mashreq’s current digital strategy, the bank will harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its commerce platform, to “empower its employees and engage customers more effectively.”
Young guns: Why millennials will redefine the GCC tech industry
By 2050, 54 percent of the region’s population is expected to be under 36 years of age. How will this growing influx of millennials shape the future of technology in the Middle East?
RTA tests new app for on-demand bus service
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an on-demand bus service via a smart app, branded MVMANT. The first …
US government backs Blockchain trade mission to Dubai
The move also marks a milestone for the Chamber of Digital Commerce itself, which has until now focused more on domestic advocacy of fair policy regarding Blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.