Zimbabwe has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to train over 10 000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at advancing industrialisation and digital transformation within the country. Credit: TV Brics The announcement was made by Jenfan Muswere, the...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received an intellectual property certificate for its innovative solar-powered electric abra. This certification was awarded by the Ministry of Economy, which is the official authority in the UAE responsible for granting intellectual property certificates across various sectors. The achievement serves multiple strategic purposes. It protects RTA’s exclusive rights,...
Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is attracting significant international interest, with 47 global companies expressing their desire to participate in the development of its seventh phase. This announcement was made by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the CEO and Managing Director of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). According to WAM, Al Tayer...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has successfully acquired Valle Solar, one of the largest photovoltaic solar projects in Spain’s Valencia region. This acquisition, made through its subsidiary Saeta, marks a significant investment in renewable energy as the project is set to generate 234 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, with potential hybridization through a battery...
Hotpack Global, a leading UAE-based company in sustainable packaging solutions, has completed the installation of a 2.2 MW rooftop solar power system at its manufacturing facility located in the National Industries Park (NIP) in Dubai. This project is among the largest rooftop solar installations within the NIP area, highlighting Hotpack’s commitment to sustainability and renewable...
EMSTEEL Group has partnered with Yellow Door Energy to develop the largest industrial solar photovoltaic rooftop project in the UAE, featuring a capacity of 31.5 megawatts-peak (MWp). This solar power initiative aims to provide renewable energy to EMSTEEL’s facilities, showcasing the Group’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. The project is a crucial part of EMSTEEL’s...
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its invitation for international developers to submit expressions of interest for the 7th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase aims to add 1,600 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity, further advancing Dubai’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. The...
Dubai is going to build a solar plant with batteries to make sure there is always power. This project comes just one month after Abu Dhabi announced its own $6 billion plan to improve clean energy powers. The United Arab Emirates is moving forward with its big goals for renewable energy. The Dubai Electricity &...
The UAE is making strides in solar energy, cementing its role as a leader in renewable energy on the global stage. With substantial investments in solar power projects, the country continues to advance its sustainability agenda and target of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as highlighted by the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The UAE currently...
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...