Dubai’s giant solar park on track for 2017 launch
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has said that 80 percent of the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is complete, as of mid-December. The world’s largest...
Less red tape and easy financing could increase residential solar power usage in Dubai
Reducing red tape and providing easier financing options could be the key to increasing the use of solar power in residential buildings, experts said. This year, the emirate experienced significant...
Middle East’s first solar-powered abra ferries passengers in Dubai
The first solar-powered abra in the Middle East has begun operations in the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority says the boat can travel for six hours at a speed of four knots per hour (7.4...
Video: You can now hot air balloon with falcons in Dubai
hink a hot air balloon ride is thrilling? Try one while the world’s fastest animal swoops to and from your basket… Dubai loves a world first, and we have another one: you can now take a morning hot...
Dubai: After cold and windy days, get ready for a warmer Thursday
Cold weather conditions are likely to continue in the UAE for the next two days. This shall be accompanied by cloudy and hazy skies. According to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology...
Fire breaks out in high-rise on Dubai’s Palm island
Firefighters have put out a fire that broke out on a high-rise in Dubai’s Palm island, the latest in a string of blazes to race up multistory buildings in the skyscraper-packed city....
ACWA Power Launches Separate Company For Renewable Energy Assets
With its global aggressive push in the renewable energy sector, Saudi Arabia-based company ACWA Power has launched a separate company to take control of its clean energy assets. ACWA Power RenewCo...
Dubai Crocodile Park opening postponed
Dubai Municipality has postponed the opening of the Crocodile Park project until the end of next year. Eng. Juma Al Fuqae, Director of Property Management Department and Vice Chairman of the...
