DUBAI/ WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the total production capacity of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has increased to 3,860 megawatts (MW), using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies. Since the beginning of this year, DEWA has added 800MW from the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aimed at conserving, protecting, and enhancing fisheries resources, the emirate has recorded significant achievements, for the sixth consecutive year, in its marine monitoring and conservation efforts to mark World Oceans ...

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, witnessed the launch of the ‘National Service Athlete Programme’, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Sports. The programme is designed to support elite Emirati athletes enlisted in national service by integrating them ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Renowned global wellness pioneer Chiva-Som selected Dubai as one of its worldwide host cities for its 30th Anniversary celebrations. This intentional decision reflects the UAE’s growing stature as a global hub for premium health and wellness experiences. With its forward-thinking hospitality scene and a community increasingly embracing holistic living, Dubai, and its magnificent skyline, offered the perfect ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Looking for the best summer staycation deals in Dubai? Experience a full 36-hour city break with our Summer Escape Package at Media One Hotel. From just AED 599, enjoy a 1-night stay for two guests with breakfast, early check-in from 8am and late check-out until 8pm the next day. That’s more time to relax, swim, chill, and ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its pioneering achievements in advancing strategic objectives aligned with the UAE’s foreign aid policy. The report underscores the ADFD’s vital role in supporting global sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for communities worldwide. The report emphasises ADFD’s significant contributions to major ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), to launch the final phase of its airport-wide lighting retrofit project, a key milestone in its ongoing sustainability agenda and a major step towards energy-efficient operations at both of Dubai’s airports. This newly signed ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, focusing on the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across various sectors, particularly those that advance their shared development goals and serve the mutual ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the signing of an agreement with Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to explore opportunities to develop bauxite-related projects in the Republic of Ghana. Ghana has more than 900 million tonnes of bauxite resources, in one large and two smaller known deposits. Ghana currently produces around 1.5 million tonnes of bauxite per ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED9 billion (US$2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats. This contract marks the largest naval shipbuilding export in the region and ranks among the highest-value naval export deals ...