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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, marking Masdar’s first PPA in the country. The Quipungo project represents the first contracted site under Project Royal Sable, a planned 500MW renewable energy programme across three sites …

SHARJAH / WAM Organised by the Emirates Publishers Association and the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme “A Community Woven by Stories,” the Sharjah Literature Festival stands as one of the region’s most prominent cultural events. It reflects the Emirate of Sharjah’s status as a leading hub for literary creativity and intellectual thought on both regional and international levels. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the IRENA Legislators and Regulators Forum 2026, held in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Rethinking the Framework: Powering the Renewable Energy Transition.” As countries move from climate commitments to concrete implementation, this year’s examined how legislative and regulatory action can accelerate renewable energy deployment, unlock investment at scale, and …

DUBAI / WAM Wio Bank has launched the UAE’s first banking account designed specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs, offering tailored features to support income management, payments and business growth. The launch took place during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creation economy, organised by the UAE Government …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to power. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a landmark move that reflects both strategic foresight and confidence in the region’s industrial trajectory, Gaw Capital has officially entered the UAE’s logistics and industrial real estate market. Spearheaded through a joint venture with GFH Partners, this marks the firm’s first logistics footprint in the UAE—and a pivotal extension of its global logistics platform. According …

CATL opened the Middle East’s first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region’s shift toward cleaner energy systems. The opening comes as the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking …

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has reviewed the region’s key strategic energy and water projects during a meeting today with a delegation from the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE), led by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, DoE Chairman. The meeting explored the DoE’s strategic directions, priorities and plans …

DUBAI/GULF TIME 3Fils brings its cult-favourite Konbini concept to THE RAGE Abu Dhabi, a themed event which will be transforming Umm Al Emarat Park into a Tokyo-inspired stopover from January 7 – 11, daily from 4PM till late. For this edition, Konbini arrives with a refreshed look and feel – staying true to its grab-and-go roots while introducing a cleaner …

BEIJING/WAM Chinese scientists have demonstrated that simple, non-invasive sound therapy can produce significant and remarkably long-lasting biological changes in aged monkeys, offering new hope for a potential physical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to Xinhua. The study, published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), was led by researchers from the Kunming Institute …