Tadweer Opens Region’s First Battery Solar System at Al Dhafra Landfill

Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) today opened the first battery solar system in the region at its Al Dhafra Landfill.

A solar-plus-storage plant is an energy storage system charged by a connected solar power plant. The facility at Al Dhafra Landfill has minimal operation and maintenance costs compared to conventional plants, and utilizes the latest energy management technologies.

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Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Expands Footprint to Far East, Signs Agreement with Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to exchange knowledge, experience, and best practices in Islamic economy, as well as boost bilateral relations between Dubai and Hong Kong.

Meraas confirms completion date for Ain Dubai

Meraas today confirmed that Ain Dubai will be completed in time for Expo 2020 Dubai celebrations. Standing at over 250 metres high, the structure will be over 200 percent taller than the first ever Ferris wheel, demonstrating Meraas’ continuous desire to push the boundaries of what’s possible with modern engineering and construction.

SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CHALLENGE IN ANNUAL FORMULA ETHARA CHALLENGE AT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

Teams of school students from across the UAE and Oman are preparing to battle for a place on the winners’ podium at this year’s Formula Ethara National Finals competition.

This weekend a total of 50 teams, made up of 191 students from 24 schools, will take part in the annual event that sees youngsters race scale model paper race cars using skills learned in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) classes.

UAE, Jordan Launch New Phase of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to Modernize Government Work

The UAE and Jordan have launched a new phase of their strategic partnership to modernize government work and upgrade the institutional system in the public sector.

Areas of cooperation include developing government services with a focus on smart solutions, enhancing institutional performance, promoting innovation, cultivating leadership skills, building competencies, as well as establishing accelerators, performance excellence systems, and model government centers.

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T. Gargour & Fils highlights EQ, Electric Intelligence by Mercedes-Benz, at the e-MotorShow.

Always one step ahead when it comes to the latest innovations in the automotive industry, T. Gargour & Fils, the exclusive and sole agent of Mercedes-Benz in Lebanon, participates in the e-MotorShow dedicated to electric and hybrid cars which took place for the first time in Lebanon.  By participating with EQ Power and EQ Boost vehicles, T. Gargour & Fils highlights the importance of supporting contemporary and sustainable mobility.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority’s Dtec Forum Advises Startups on Optimal Communication Strategies

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, hosted its first quarterly Dtec Forum of 2019 to highlight the role of public relations (PR) and communication strategies in generating optimal exposure for startups.

Noor Bank Presents Works by Emirati Artist Fatma Lootah

Noor Bank, the UAE’s leading Shari’ah-compliant bank, is showcasing the works of renowned Emirati artist Fatma Lootah at the Noor Art Gallery on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Running until 1 May, the exhibition offers a glimpse of the artist’s interpretation of femininity and movement. Celebrating Emirati culture and heritage, Lootah’s work combines abstract figurative painting using acrylics and digital art. Her paintings were projected off the iconic NASDAQ building at New York’s Times Square in 2018.