Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament represents a significant achievement by the UAE Federal National Council and reflects the country’s support for global dialogue, said HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business ‘Sharjah Land’, Sharjah Department of eGovernment’s (DeG’s) first-ever augmented reality project in aiding the younger generations learn their civic responsibilities through digital interaction, has been making a stir since its launch at GITEX Technology Week in October. The game’s principal architect and DeG’s Director, Noor Ali Al Noman, was recently recognised and honoured by the ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) reached financial closure for the 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power project. The project uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) procurement model on a Build Own Operate (BOO) basis and is supported by a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DEWA. Last June, DEWA signed the PPA, Shareholders Agreement, SHA, and other ...