Wednesday , 14 October 2026

Global installed renewable power needs to grow to around 38.2 TW by 2050: IRENA

ABU DHABI/WAM Accelerating electrification powered by renewables must be a priority for the decade to 2035. A genuine energy transition means progressively displacing fossil-fuel systems, not simply adding new power capacity to an unchanged energy mix. Electrification with renewables, combined with more efficient technologies and sustainable fuels, can drive this shift by scaling clean power, unlocking energy efficiency gains, and …

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CASAGRAND APPOINTS JASEERA BUILDING CONTRACTING AS MAIN CONTRACTOR FOR CASAGRAND HERMINA AT DUBAI ISLANDS

Dubai / Gulf Time Casagrand, one of India’s leading real estate developers with more than 22 years of delivery experience and over 180+ completed and ongoing projects, has appointed Jaseera Building Contracting LLC as the main contractor for Casagrand HERMINA, its debut development in the UAE. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at Casagrand’s Dubai office, attended by …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Equatorial Guinea on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

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Mansour bin Zayed reviews strategy, future plans of Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority as it marks its fifth anniversary

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today reviewed the strategy, objectives and future plans of the Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects. The …

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UAE expresses solidarity with Türkiye, conveys condolences over victims of road collision on Bursa-Izmir highway

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye following a road collision on the Bursa-Izmir highway in western Türkiye, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Republic of …

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CBUAE to organise annual UAE Banks Reception in Bangkok

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), will organise the 2026 Annual UAE Banks Reception on Thursday, 15 October, in Bangkok, Thailand, during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The reception will be attended by Khaled Mohamed …

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Al Masaood Power to Spotlight Power Solutions for Critical Infrastructure at the Airport Show 2026

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Al Masaood Power Division, part of Al Masaood Group, is participating in Airport Show 2026 from 12 to 14 October at Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will showcase power technologies designed to meet the demanding continuity requirements of modern airport infrastructure. At the centre of Al Masaood Power’s participation will be the mtu Kinetic PowerPack (KPP), …

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