Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) power capacity has increased from 43 megawatts (MW) in 1970 to 13,417 MW in 2021, a 300-fold increase. Its water production capacity increased from zero to 490 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD). Originally, there were no desalination stations as Dubai only had groundwater wells. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, has welcomed Kraken to its fast-growing virtual asset community and financial ecosystem. Kraken is the first global cryptocurrency exchange to receive a Financial Services Permission (FSP) licence to operate a regulated virtual asset exchange platform in the ADGM to service the needs of ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by an annual 4.8 percent in 2021, as per official data released by the emirate’s Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD). With nearly AED130.5 billion in GDP earnings last year compared to AED124.6 billion in 2020, the emirate’s economy, particularly the non-oil sectors, accelerated reinforcing its growing status as a ...

  Dubai / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Food Tech Valley, which is being developed by wasl Asset Management Group, to provide financing solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups operating within the project. The MoU will help support entrepreneurship and innovation as well as contribute to ...

  KHARTOUM / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), through the UAE Embassy in the Republic of Sudan, has presented three integrated solar-powered stations to provide water in areas experiencing scarcity of this vital resource in Sudan’s North Kordofan State. The initiative is part of ERC’s efforts to expand the scope of Suqia UAE projects in many countries that face ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujrat in India, starting from May 13. The vibrant city of Ahmedabad is the perfect mix of modern trends in a vintage city structure. Its delicious food and colorful ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 279,109 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary care ...

Ajman / WAM His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the disbursement of AED6.5 million to fishermen enrolled in the Ajman Co-operative Society for Fishermen. The gesture by the Ruler of Ajman is meant to encourage citizens to practise profession, help them overcome obstacles they face, and ensure a decent ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) power capacity has increased from 43 megawatts (MW) in 1970 to 13,417 MW in 2021, a 300-fold increase. Its water production capacity increased from zero to 490 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD). Originally, there were no desalination stations as Dubai only had groundwater wells. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD ...

In 2017, France bucked the populist trend by voting for Emmanuel Macron against europhobic Marine Le Pen. In 2022, it has done so again – just as Slovenia looks set to eject its nationalist leader. An overwhelming display of pro-EU values? Not quite. Macron’s lead is narrower than last time — around 58%, rather than 66% — and turnout was ...