Tag: UAE

    Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Unit 2 successfully connects to UAE’s transmission grid
    18 Sep 2021

    The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced that following the start-up of Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in late August, its operations and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has safely and successfully connected the unit to the UAE grid, delivering the first megawatts of carbon-free electricity from the second of four units […]

    Sheikha Fatima congratulated Razan Al Mubarak for being elected IUCN President

    H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and the “Mother of the Nation,” congratulated Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi and the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, for being elected […]

    Let’s visit Dubai Eco Farms

    Dubai is a city that impresses with its gastronomic diversity, as it presents the cuisines and traditions of more than 200 nationalities living here. The emirate places great emphasis on restorative farming practices and food security, which is why the agricultural sector continues to be replenished with organic farms. These farms are open to the […]

    League of Arab States backs UAE’s bid to host COP28
    15 Sep 2021

    The UAE today welcomed the announcement by the League of Arab States (LAS) that it would endorse the country’s offer to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention (UNFCCC) in Abu Dhabi in 2023. The move follows a similar endorsement by the Gulf Cooperation […]

    Department of Municipalities and Transport to host second Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit

    The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the date of the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit, (ADSCS) and begun the countdown to the launch of activities of the region’s largest event in the field of smart city development, which will on 23rd and 24th November, 2021, at the Conrad […]

    How Egypt’s water feeds the Gulf

    This story about the acquisition of Egypt’s natural resources to secure Gulf food was made possible by Madamasr with support from InfoNile and Pulitzer Center. Let’s get to know what it is about. *** Vast expanses of green extend across the horizon, tended by the advanced machinery that has replaced hundreds of agricultural workers. The […]

    Hamad Al Sharqi visited Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation in the UAE

    H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, highlighted the importance of providing high-quality services to customers, accurately completing government services on time, and supporting innovation, WAM reports. During his visit to the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation and his tour of its various sections, Sheikh Hamad said the UAE […]

    Abu Dhabi won the second term as Regional Councillor for West Asia at International Union for the Conservation of Nature

    The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) continues to be at the forefront of nature conservation by consolidating strong relations with international organisations. On September 8, the Agency announced that Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri won at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) elections. Dr Shaikha was re-elected as Regional Councillor for […]

    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approves six new projects for development of Hatta
    12 Sep 2021

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved six new projects in Hatta as part of the Hatta development plan, Gulf-News reports. These projects include the establishment of 504km-long chairlifts, Dubai mountain peak at an altitude of 1,300 metres, Hatta sustainable waterfalls, […]

    SWRO water desalination plant in Jebel Ali is 92.4% complete: DEWA

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed 92.4% of the Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant at Jebel Ali Power Plant and Desalination Complex, WAM reports. The Complex is the leading supplier of Dubai’s electricity and water services with a high level of reliability, efficiency, and quality. DEWA had awarded the implementation of the […]