DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has announced that Dewa has approved 120,409 No Objection Certificates (NOC) applications in 2023 as part of the Soqoor programme, achieving a 30.62 percent increase compared to 2022. This reflects the increasing demand for electricity and water services, according to the highest international standards …

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Drilling has celebrated a major milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the first of its brand-new hybrid-powered land rigs commencing operations in Abu Dhabi. The new rigs use a high-capacity battery and engine automation. The hybrid power technology system stores energy in its batteries to use when there is a need for continuous power or …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Charity International (SCI) covered the tuition fees of 1,894 students for a total of AED13.2 million in 2023 through its philanthropic initiative “Student Support”. SCI also dedicated AED6.9 million to educational initiatives outside the country, helping students overseas. The Student Support initiative provides tuition and academic expenses to financially disadvantaged students, allowing them to continue their …