Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced yesterday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber Technologies (UBER) and WeRide (WRD). This agreement will initiate pilot operations of autonomous vehicles later this year, utilizing the Uber app in Dubai. During the initial phase, these autonomous vehicles will operate with a safety driver...
Bahrain’s Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company, known as Edamah. This company acts as the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company. The MoU was signed by Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak and Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al...
TAQA Distribution, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports. This agreement was signed during the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi and aims to enhance the management of energy and water infrastructure at the airports. Credit: WAM The MoU will...
Dubai Finance (DOF) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the implementation of Dubai’s Cashless Strategy. This partnership is expected to support the growth of digital payment solutions within the emirate, aligning with the government’s vision for a more digitally enabled economy. Credit: Travel...
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to enhance cooperation in industrial innovation and academic engagement. This agreement marks a significant step toward empowering students and aligning scientific research with market needs, in line with the UAE’s Industrial Transformation strategy. The MoU...
Gridora, an infrastructure platform established by ADQ, IHC, and Modon Holding, has signed its first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC). This agreement aims to accelerate the delivery of significant transport infrastructure projects valued at an estimated AED 35 billion. The MoU represents a critical step in Gridora’s...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) during the 2025 World Utilities Congress. This agreement was made in a high-level consultation co-hosted by the DoE and GCFC as part of the preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The GCFC...
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company’s subsidiary, TAQA Distribution, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports. This agreement, made at the World Utilities Congress 2025, aims to explore ways to improve the management of power and water infrastructure while integrating advanced technologies into the existing and future utilities networks across all airports...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve collaboration in research, development, and innovation within the water and energy sectors. This agreement was formalized during the “World Utilities Congress 2025,” taking place at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, which will continue through May...
South Africa is embarking on a new venture to launch a dedicated national satellite through a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaboration aims to bolster South Africa’s capabilities in space technology and improve its digital infrastructure. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Mondli Gungubele, confirmed the initiative at the SAMENA...