A recent report has underscored the United Arab Emirates position as a leader in the regional solar energy sector. This growth is fueled by initiatives such as the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims for 75 percent clean energy by 2050, and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, targeting 30 percent renewable energy within the next...
The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Healthcare Academy in Abu Dhabi has successfully trained over 3,750 healthcare professionals since its launch. These participants have engaged in various training programs and courses aimed at enhancing their AI skills and improving their proficiency with advanced AI technologies in the healthcare sector. This initiative is a collaboration between the...
During the World Future Energy Summit at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, BEEAH announced plans to build the Middle East’s first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen plant in Al Sajaa, Sharjah. The project is a collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and international technology firms Chinook Hydrogen from the UK and Air Water from Japan....
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it has successfully received the first signal from MBZ-SAT. This achievement confirms that all systems of the satellite are functioning efficiently following its launch into orbit. MBZ-SAT is the most advanced satellite in the region, and it has begun its mission to provide data that supports...
ADNOC Gas plc, in partnership with Baker Hughes, has made a significant advancement in energy technology by successfully installing British climate technology firm Levidian’s patented LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant. This installation marks a historic moment as it is the first deployment of this technology at an operational gas processing site. The...
The UAE’s MBZ-SAT satellite has successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This significant launch, which took place on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, is another important milestone in the UAE’s ambitious space program. The satellite was developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space...
Masdar, a prominent player in the clean energy sector, has set an ambitious goal of achieving 100 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity worldwide by 2030. Fatima Al Suwaidi, who leads Development & Investment for the Asia-Pacific region at Masdar, mentioning this commitment during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. Al Suwaidi stated that this...
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in the UAE, and Muto Yoji, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, have engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and exploring opportunities to further develop the space industry in both nations. This collaboration will occur under a Memorandum of...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that all drone registration certificates issued in the UAE before January 6 will now be deemed invalid. This update was part of significant changes for drone enthusiasts following a partial lift of the individual drone use ban, which was initially announced by the Ministry of Interior on January...
The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched registrations for an innovative initiative called “One Million Prompters.” This program aims to train one million individuals in AI prompt engineering, marking it as the largest initiative of its kind. The goal is to equip participants with the necessary skills to master AI prompt technology and...