ABU DHABI / WAM TAQA Energy Services, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), announced on Wednesday the completion of the third phase of the 9000-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the United Arab Emirates University’s (UAEU) campus. The 14,400 advanced solar panels, strategically installed across 84,000 square metres, can generate 18.7 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) ...
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UAE President receives winners, judges of Prince of Poets, Million’s Poet, Al-Mankous competitions
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the winners of the 11th season of the Prince of Poets and Million’s Poet competitions, as well as the fourth season of the Al-Mankous programme, along with their respective judges. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness discussed with attendees ...
Read More »BT Properties launches its flagship project ‘WAADA,’ master-planned community in Dubai South
DUBAI / GULF TIME BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust ...
Read More »ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs
ABU DHABI/ WAM ADNOC Drilling Company announced on Tuesday the award of a $1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs by ADNOC Offshore in support of its growing offshore operations. The contract will follow existing agreements, bringing accretive rates that generate long-term revenue and attractive returns. Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said, “This new contract is a ...
Read More »UAE ranks first globally in telecom infrastructure, digital government framework, digital content
DUBAI/ WAM The UAE has secured the top global ranking in the telecommunications infrastructure index, the institutional framework for digital government, and the digital content index, according to the second edition of the “State of Digital Transformation Report”. The report was released by the UAE’s Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the recent Digital Readiness Retreat. The report highlights ...
Read More »Ajman University hosts ‘Research Day’ to drive innovation
AJMAN / WAM Ajman University (AU) hosted the 8th edition of its flagship Research Day, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and national development. The annual event, organised by the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies, brought together faculty members, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and distinguished representatives from government and private sectors to explore how applied research can support the ...
Read More »Thani Al Zeyoudi participates in inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum
KUALA LUMPUR/ WAM The UAE, represented by Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade, participated in the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al Zeyoudi underscored how greater collaboration across Asia can accelerate growth, drive innovation and consolidate the region’s rise a global economic power. He also reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to building strong trade and investment ...
Read More »ENEC, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy ink deal during World Utilities Congress 2025
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) have signed an agreement at the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, to jointly evaluate the deployment of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology internationally. The agreement enables ENEC and GE Vernova Hitachi to further cooperate following the signing of ...
Read More »UAE President, Lebanese PM discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Dr Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, on Tuesday discussed cooperation between the two countries, as well as ways to enhance ties in a manner that serves the interests of both nations and fulfils the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity. ...
Read More »Ministry of Higher Education establishes Youth Council
ABU DHABI /WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has formed its Youth Council to boost the involvement of the young generation in enhancing institutional work and government performance. The move aligns with Federal Youth Authority’s Guide for Youth Empowerment in Federal Government Entities, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to adopting national best practices in youth empowerment. The ...
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