Abu Dhabi / WAM The 10-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant, which was inaugurated in Cuba last year, has received a capacity boost to 15 megawatts (MW). The grid-connected project, financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) currently supplies enough electricity for an estimated 10,000 homes. The funding is part of ADFD’s commitment of $350 million to support renewable energy uptake ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates will provide medical treatment for former President of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, according to a UAE diplomat. Mohamed Al Shamsi, Director of the African Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the decision comes in response to a request by the ruling military junta in Mali and in ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy, has re-affirmed the ministry’s commitment to continue to work closely with its partners to address all besetting challenges through a flexible package and general plan to support the country’s economy. The minister made the remarks at a meeting held at the ministry’s HQ in Dubai ...