The MENA District Cooling Projects Conference that will take place in Dubai from June 14-15, will be attended by 250 industry experts   1. Global district cooling market size is expected to cross US$150 billion by 2025;   2. The Middle East district cooling market value is estimated to exceed US$15 billion by 2027;   Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is driving the growth of the US$150 billion global district cooling market – which will be the focus of the two-day MENA District Cooling Projects Conference taking place from June 14-15, 2022, in Dubai, UAE.   Organised by Great Minds Events Management (GM Events), more than 250 delegates including senior government officials, project owners, developers, utility suppliers, industry experts and key stakeholders will participate at ......read more

United Arab Emirates – 7 May 2022:  In an evident and dramatic policy shift around the world recently, several countries are now actively pursuing decarbonisation strategies, raising the profile of zero-carbon fuels. As the utilities sector goes through the energy transition, the increasing use of zero-carbon fuels such as green hydrogen is likely to be a significant factor in the quest to decarbonise. The drive to tackle global warming through decarbonisation has picked up momentum in recent months, with net-zero targets announced by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain (2050), as well as China (2060), Japan, South Korea, and Canada (all 2050), and the Biden administration recommitting the U.S. to the Paris Agreement.  Global demand for hydrogen currently stands at around 8–10 exajoules (EJ), most of which is ......read more

• Deutsche Post DHL joins ABB’s Energy Efficiency Movement to support commitment of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to under 30 million tonnes • Companies also sign Memorandum of Understanding to support each others goals to cut carbon emissions   Dubai: April 27, 2022: Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), a leading global brand in the logistics industry, has joined ABB’s Energy Efficiency Movement to reinforce its commitment in reducing its carbon footprint. This is an important step in DPDHL’s initiative to lead the logistics industry towards a greener and more sustainable future, with a commitment to invest €7 billion by 2030 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.    Launched in March 2021 by ABB, the #energyefficiencymovement is a multi-stakeholder initiative to raise ......read more

 ENEC to highlight positive impact of clean baseload electricity at the World Utilities Congress’ Nuclear Energy Forum   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 21 April 2022: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a strategic agreement with the World Utilities Congress. ENEC will play a central role in supporting the Nuclear Energy Leadership Forum, a key part of the overall Congress, which will address the future of low carbon power and water supplies. Taking place on 09 and 10 May, the Forum will focus on the role of nuclear energy in tackling the parallel challenges of energy security and sustainability, the deployment of safe and reliable nuclear energy for clean electricity generation, technological advancements in nuclear energy, the latest updates in research and development of nuclear ......read more

Equaling 446 times the Burj Khalifa in length   Dubai, UAE - 11, April 2022: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, revealed that the total length of its district cooling pipeline network across Dubai has exceeded more than 369 kms by the end of 2021, with a remarkable growth of more than 33.2% during the period between 2018-2021. The new total length of the district cooling network in Dubai is 446 times the length of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. The network expansion in 2021 is attributed to the new projects added to Empower's portfolio, most notably the Marsa Al Arab, and the expansions of Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Land Residential Complex (DLRC), Business Bay and the expansion of DIFC to provide company’s ......read more

The company’s recently launched transformers for floating applications are the first entry into the OceaniQ™ portfolio of solutions that address the unique challenges of the offshore environment Dubai, UAE - 6th April 2022: Hitachi Energy launched its OceaniQ™ portfolio1 for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain. The global technology and market leader in power grids, which has a proven track record2 in pioneering solutions for offshore, has created OceaniQ to help accelerate the clean energy transition. OceaniQ will result in greater volumes of wind power being efficiently harvested and integrated into the world’s energy system.  Combining cross-industry competence from the power and marine sectors, OceaniQ addresses ......read more

By: Sascha Giese, Head Geek™ at SolarWinds In 2021, the number of ransomware attacks doubled compared to 2019. Data is the latest industry driver and is becoming a recurring target of ransomware attacks. Protecting mission-critical data is a top priority. But what if the digital firewall fails or you get hit by a worst-case scenario attack? Then only a backup can help.    One year ago, in Strasbourg on the Rhine, a data center was hit by a worst-case attack, and the cloud provider lost the data of thousands of customers. Unlike a ransomware attack, this data can’t be recovered by paying a ransom—it’s gone unless you have a backup.    If you haven’t considered it before, on World Backup Day it’s time to think about how you’re backing up your data and keeping your ......read more

• Oil and gas companies must be included in discussions around achieving the clean energy transition, energy chiefs, experts tell Global Energy Forum at WGS2022 • ‘Energy planning must involve long-term, strategic thinking and policies” Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum   Dubai - 29, March 2022: The global energy transition and future security of the sector cannot be achieved by ad hoc energy policies that focus on single energy sources, Claudio Descalzi,CEO of the Italian energy group Eni stated today.    “It is a big mistake to say we just need renewables,” Claudio Descalzi, said today at the Global Energy Forum organised by the World Government Summit (WGS2022) in Expo 2020 Dubai.   He added: “We know about all the different energy vectors that ......read more

H2 2021 Dividend of AED 1.285 billion (10.285 fils per share), bringing 2021 total dividend to AED 2.57 billion (20.57 fils per share) Company reaffirms its commitment to maintaining its growth momentum, with plan to deliver 60-80 new stations in 2022, including 20-30 in the UAE and 40-50 in international markets Positive growth outlook and earnings momentum in both fuel and non-fuel businesses to accelerate in 2022 and beyond Company remains on track to deliver minimum of $1bn EBITDA by 2023 Attractive dividend policy set to continue with a minimum of AED 2.57 billion dividend for 2022 and yearly dividend equal to at least 75% of distributable profits from 2023 onwards March 25, 2021: ADNOC Distribution (ISIN: AEA006101017) (Symbol: ADNOCDIST), the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, delivered a confident, ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 23 March 2022: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced that it has awarded a contract worth AED 193 million to build a new generation district cooling plant, with the aim of providing the Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC) region with company’s environmentally-friendly district cooling services in line with international standards. The construction of the building have already begun on the site, and the production capacity of the first phase of the plant will reach 23,500 refrigeration tons (RT) upon completion, which is scheduled to be operational by the first quarter of 2023. The company also announced that the total production capacity of the new plant will reach 47,000 RT upon completion of all construction phases of the ......read more

March 21,  2022 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Join Foxyskin as it swaps lights for candles in vision of a brighter, more sustainable future in partnership with O’right, the carbon neutral and sustainable Taiwanese haircare brand stocked at Foxyskin. Earth Hour isn’t just an hour for the Earth, it is a movement in progression of the betterment of the future, our planet, and its people.  With this year’s theme being Nature & Biodiversity, Foxysskin, the largest platform for natural, premium skincare products, has joined hands with O’right and the Taiwan Youth Climate Coalition inviting everyone in the UAE to join in and help spread the message on the importance of protecting the environment, driving awareness towards climate change and how rapidly it is disrupting the ecosystem. Foxyskin is also ......read more

Abu Dhabi, March 17, 2022: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), Abu Dhabi will host the 12th World Environment Education Congress (WEEC) for the first time in the region. The congress has been planned in collaboration and coordination with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi. WEEC, which is one of the most important events and conferences in the field of environmental education in the world, will take place from January 29 until February 2, 2024, under the theme ‘Connecting People, Creating Tomorrow.’ The hosting of the congress by EAD was officially announced during the 11th edition of WEEC in ......read more

Grid-eMotion™ Fleet smart charging solution to help the City of Berlin reach its goal of a zero-emission bus fleet by 2030 Dubai, UAE - 16 March 2022:  Hitachi Energy has won an order from Berliner Verkehrsbe-triebe (BVG), Germany’s biggest municipal public transportation company, to supply its Grid-eMotionTM Fleet smart charging infrastructure to help BVG transition to sustainable mobility in Berlin, the country’s capital. Hitachi Energy will provide a complete Grid-eMotion Fleet grid-to-plug charging infrastructure solution for the next two bus depots to be converted in the bus electrification program. Hitachi Energy’s solution offers the smallest footprint for both the connection, as well as low noise emissions and high reliability – three key requirements for bus depots in a densely ......read more

3.15 billion dirhams total dividends to shareholders since 2004 The Company generated 2.464 billion dirhams revenues, with a growth of 9.3% and 936 million dirhams net profit, with a growth of 4% in 2021. Bin Shafar: We are committed to offering value addition to Dubai's economy, our shareholders and customers Dubai - United Arab Emirates, March 9, 2022: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced a dividend of AED 500 million to its shareholders for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2021. The dividend payout represents 53.4% of the 936 million dirhams, the total net profit achieved by Empower for the last fiscal year that increased by 4% compared to 2020. The company has also reported an impressive total revenue of AED 2.464 billion ......read more

National non-oil exports set a new record of AED 354 billion, with a growth of 33% from 2020 and more than 47% from 2019 Abu Dhabi - 28 February 2022: The total value of the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in 2021 amounted to nearly AED 1.9 trillion, reflecting a 27% growth compared to that of 2020, and by 11% compared to that of 2019, as the growth was consistent across all areas of trade including exports, imports and re-exports. The individual non-oil foreign trade figures of all emirates of the country also witnessed growth in varying degrees, which reflects the comprehensive growth achieved by the UAE’s global trade. The value of national non-oil exports amounted to about AED 354 billion, setting a new record, exceeding AED 300 billion for the first time in its history, achieving a growth of 33.3% compared to that ......read more

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri presents UAE’s vision for inclusive COP28 at Munich Security Conference Dubai, UAE - 21 February, 2022:   Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, wrapped up a four-day visit to Germany, where she discussed opportunities for cooperation between the two countries with high-level government and parliamentary officials and key players from the private sector. Her Excellency Hafsa Al Ulama, UAE Ambassador to Germany, accompanied the Minister on the trip.  The visit was part of the UAE’s efforts to build synergies with other countries in driving sustainable development and enhancing food security. Focus areas included climate action, clean energy, especially clean hydrogen, smart AgTech, and food trade. ......read more

Integration of 5G in TRO600 series routers enables a fast, secure, and reliable hybrid wireless network for superior operational efficiency. Dubai - 16 February 2022:  Hitachi Energy has today announced the launch of its new TRO600 series wireless routers with 5G capability, which are purpose-built to help industrial and utility customers achieve high reliability and resiliency in mission-critical operations.  With the integration of 5G1 technology, Hitachi Energy’s TRO600 series routers enable a scalable, flexible and secure, hybrid wireless communication architecture. A hybrid network seamlessly combines the best of public and private cellular with broadband mesh, all managed through a single network management system. This approach unifies communications to all devices, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable ......read more

Net profit of AED 936 million achieved for the year 2021   • 1,413 buildings are catered by Empower with it’s district cooling services. • District cooling transmission and distribution network reached 369 km in 2021, with a growth of 5.5%. • Empower consolidates its position for the next two decades with 3 major acquisitions worth 2.040 billion dirhams in 3 months. • 64% of Empower's portfolio is concentrated in the growing residential sector.   Dubai, UAE – 16 February 2022: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced a record total revenue of AED 2.464 billion for the fiscal year 2021, with a remarkable growth of 9.3% compared to 2020. The company also announced a net profit of AED ......read more

Badria Khalfan: - The participation represents a key part of the company’s strategies to reinforce its presence in Egypt. - Dragon Oil aspires to reach production rates of 65,000-70,000 barrels per day this year.   Dubai, February 12, 2022:  Dragon Oil, an upstream exploration and production platform fully-owned by Dubai’s Government, will participate in the 5th edition of the Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS-2022) held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during February 14-16, 2022 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center with the support of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources-Egypt.   Ali Rashid Al Jarwan, CEO of Dragon Oil, may participate with a working paper within the activities of the conference and exhibition, ......read more

• Fuel volumes see continued recovery throughout 2021, following an economic upturn alongside easing of travel restrictions • UAE network reaches 462 service station and 346 c-stores, reaffirming Company’s position as the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer • Continued progress on international expansion with 40 service stations now operational in Saudi Arabia since its entry to the market in 2018 • The Board recommends dividend of AED 1.285 billion (10.285 fils per share) for the second half of 2021, taking full-year 2021 dividend to AED 2.57 billion (20.57 fils per share)     Abu Dhabi, UAE – 11 February 2022: ADNOC Distribution (ISIN: AEA006101017) (Symbol: ADNOCDIST), the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2022:  Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, takes part as a gold sponsor  in the 24th edition of the Arab Nations Basketball Championship, a regional basketball championship for men of Arab world. The championship was kicked off this week in Dubai and will run until February 16, 2022, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council. The UAE, as the host country, will participate in the championship along with Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Somalia, to compete for the Cup.   The tournament was launched bearing the name of an outstanding leadership figure beloved to the people of the Emirates, late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al ......read more

40MW of N-type Vertex modules to be supplied to cater Middle East market energy demands Dubai, UAE: 9th February 2022 - Trina Solar has signed its first N-type Vertex deal in Middle East with Al-Raebi for Trading Co. during World Future Energy Summit 2022 held in Abu Dhabi in middle January. This first of its kind deal in the Middle East region, aims to supply the Middle East market with 40MW using Trina Solar latest N-type Vertex module to cater to the country’s increasing energy needs. The N-type Vertex module uses PACO technology to increase the power and efficiency up to 690W+. Al-Rabei, Trina Solar’s authorized distributor in Middle East, will ensure that the country benefits from the latest technology and quality service by supplying Trina Solar’s latest N-type Vertex PV modules that are based on 210mm ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 31 January 2022: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has closed a deal with the ‘Select Group’ to supply 10,915 refrigeration tons (RT) of district cooling energy to 'The Peninsula', the largest mixed-use real estate development in Business Bay. Empower will start providing its environmentally-friendly district cooling services in phases by later this year, in line with the completion stages of the mega project being developed by Select Group. Inspired by its name from the shape of the plot of land, which is the only peninsula with the largest view in Business Bay, the project extends over an area of more than one million square feet, with an estimated built-up area of 5.5 million square feet. The project is set to become an ......read more

Dubai - 30 January, 2022: Expo 2020 Dubai returns to the world stage more relevant than ever with its theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. The emirate in Dubai is providing a platform that encourages creativity and innovation in a sustainable environment where exhibitors, buyers, and visitors from 192 countries can collaborate under three main sub-themes – “Opportunity”, “Mobility” and “Sustainability”. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI) leads Malaysia’s participation in Expo 2020 with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) bringing together 24 ministries, five state governments and 47 agencies to promote over 10 industries with the participation of over 300 companies all housed inside the Malaysia ......read more

The global technology and market leader in power grids has achieved the first-step target in its Sustainability 2030 plan and steps up the pace towards carbon-neutral  Dubai - January 27, 2022 – Hitachi Energy today announced that it has achieved the first-step target set out in its Sustainability 2030 plan – the use of 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations1. The company is driving towards being carbon-neutral in its own operations by 20302, in line with its Purpose, ‘Advancing a sustainable energy future for all’. “By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019,” says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy. He continued, “The Net Zero challenge is global and it’s about acting ......read more

ADES signs framework agreements with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, SEHA, UAE University and Emirates Schools Establishment  More than 30 buildings across the Abu Dhabi Emirate to be retrofitted to decrease consumption and reduce CO2 emissions Abu Dhabi, UAE – January 19, 2022: Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), the energy services market maker of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, announced today it has signed agreements with leading government entities, including the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) to identify power and water savings opportunities in their facilities and buildings across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.  The agreements were signed today at the World ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - January 17th, 2022 - TrinaTracker, a leading tracker manufacturer and business unit of Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (SHA:688599), launches Vanguard 1P single-row tracker at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.  Vanguard 1P series, fully compatible with ultra-high power modules ranging from 400W to 670W+, further enriches the tracker's application scenarios and upgrades TrinaTracker solutions.  Natalia Cottrino, Senior Key Account Manager at TrinaTracker, presented the new product during a launch ceremony at WFES and was broadcasted on stream.  Vanguard 1P adopts the 1P single-row design and includes technology advantages that guarantee higher reliability, more significant power generation, optimised balance of system (BOS) cost and enhanced adaptability. In addition, the product ......read more

Dubai, January 5, 2022— Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today the expansion of its global Oil & Gas team into the Middle East with the appointment of Rouzbeh Fazlinejad as a Managing Director, based in Dubai. This appointment also marks the launch of the firm’s first industry group in the Middle East.  Mr. Fazlinejad joins the firm having held senior positions at both Berenberg and TD Securities.  Most recently, he spent three years as Head of M&A at Berenberg, where he led the establishment of its international M&A franchise and also headed the firm’s relationships in the global energy and infrastructure industry. Prior to this, he spent 12 years at TD Securities, ultimately becoming Head of European Energy, advising clients on both M&A and capital ......read more

The system will cover almost all the power needs of Airlink International UAE’s Logistics Centre, and will offset nearly 1,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually Dubai, UAE, 27 December 2021: Schneider Electric and Airlink International UAE have transformed the Jebel Ali Logistics Center into one of the most sustainable distribution hubs in the country thanks to a solar rooftop solution that will cover up to ninety percent of the site’s energy needs. The solar plant, which is owned by Airlink International UAE and is operated and maintained by Siraj Power, will generate 2,088 MWh in the first year thanks to the 2,000 solar panels installed on the site’s rooftop and offset nearly 1,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The solution includes 16 Schneider Electric solar inverters to convert the variable ......read more

HVDC Light® will connect low-carbon power from the mainland grid to ADNOC’s production operations as a strategic project to enable a sustainable, flexible and secure power supply.  Abu Dhabi: Dec 23, 2021 – Hitachi Energy today announced it has won a major order from Samsung C&T Corporation, one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, to connect ADNOC’s offshore operations to the onshore power grid in the United Arab Emirates owned and operated by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA). Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Light® technology and MACHTM digital control platform1 will enable the transfer of cleaner and more efficient power from the mainland to power ADNOC’s offshore production operations, enabling a carbon footprint reduction of ADNOC’s offshore ......read more

• 2022 Piscines to offer around 1,000 seats for aspiring coders to join the immersive assessment stage • Registration for Piscine 1 closing January 4 • 42 Abu Dhabi curriculum fosters highly transferable skills and innovative thinking to guarantee coders future relevancy in any industry    Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 December, 2021: 42 Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s innovative and disruptive coding school that provides a unique peer-to-peer, gamified learning methodology, will host six pre-selection events in 2022 as part of ongoing efforts to drive student intake and further fuel the emirate’s global coding capital ambitions.   High school graduates, university students, employees, and those looking for work across all industries with an interest in upskilling or reskilling are ......read more

Pioneering Grid-eMotionTM smart charging solution to accelerate an emission-free bus fleet and help the country to achieve climate neutrality Abu Dhabi - Dec 8, 2021:  Hitachi Energy, the global technology leader in power grids, and Yinlong Energy,  global battery manufacturer pushing the boundaries of the green energy revolution, today announced that it will be partnering with Emirates Global Motor Electric (EGME),  part of Al Fahim Group and the regional distributor of Yinlong energy for the Middle East and Africa, to support the electric mobility initiatives in Abu Dhabi and turn the capital into a more eco-friendly and carbon-neutral city. With this collaboration, EGME expands its role for the Middle East and Africa as the regional distributor of Yinlong’s e-mobility coupled with smart charging ......read more

• Consumer and commercial customers can order LPG for delivery through the ADNOC Distribution app • Available in a number of Abu Dhabi-based locations   Abu Dhabi, UAE - 7 December 2021: ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has expanded its LPG delivery service with 30 new trucks added to its existing fleet of 17, to support door-to-door delivery of LPG cylinders to customers in Abu Dhabi within an hour of ordering.   Consumer and commercial customers can place an order through the updated ADNOC Distribution app, with the ability to also utilize the ‘On the Spot’ ordering service is they wish to use their regular delivery agent.    Orders can be paid for through ADNOC Wallet and card payment on the app, as well as live tracking through to ......read more

Cutting Down CO2 Emission by up to 8% and Raising Transporting Efficiency by 10%   Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 7th, 2021:   The global photovoltaics and smart energy total solutions provider Trina Solar unveiled its 600W+ Vertex Module Integrated Delivery Solution globally, clearing the way for its application with 210 ultra-high power modules. This highly reliable solution significantly increases loading power and maritime freight efficiency remarkably, cuts maritime freight costs meanwhile, besides, cuts down CO2 from ocean transport by up to 8%. Innovative 600W+ package solution is especially conducive to the optimal system value of large-scale ground power plants.   Increase 10% transportation capacity, cut down CO2 by up to 8% With the highest power of Vertex series exceeding ......read more

Clean Energy Certificates empower entities to meet their sustainability goals Interested parties who would like to track and verify clean energy consumption invited to register  Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 November 2021: EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing and supplying of water and electricity across the UAE, today announced that it will conduct the second auction for Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) in Abu Dhabi, on 14 December 2021, following a successful first auction.  CECs empower Abu Dhabi companies to achieve sustainability goals, providing a mechanism to validate claims of producing and consuming clean electricity, while enabling them to reduce their carbon footprint. Notably, CECs will empower Abu Dhabi based entities to ......read more

• First fuel retailer in the Middle East to offer a fully contactless shopping experience using AI technology to allow consumers to shop and pay without the need for a cashier or check out • Fully autonomous store offers app and bank card entry and payment offers seamless shopping experience • First next generation store launched at Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex before wider UAE roll out   Abu Dhabi, UAE – 22 November 2021:  ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel convenience retailer, is the first fuel retailer in the Middle East to launch the next generation retail experience, a fully autonomous and contactless and cashier-less ADNOC Oasis store. It offers new, state-of-the-art cashless and contactless payment system and an AI technology enhanced shopping environment. Busy ......read more

Appointment of new VP marks investment and commitment to company’s go-to-market strategy to better serve customers and channel Partners  Dubai, United Arab Emirates — November 18, 2021:  SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, and secure IT management software, announced the appointment of Laurent Delattre as vice president for of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) sales. Delattre will focus on strengthening the company’s commitment to customers and Partners where he will drive business development, foster strategic partnerships, and oversee the EMEA sales teams. Delattre will be based in France, serving the central Europe, south EMEA and Africa, and Middle East regions. “I’m pleased to welcome Laurent onto our leadership team, as it’s an important step in our ......read more

Game-changing solutions built on the unique domain expertise of the technology and market leader in power grids which integrate with Hitachi’s Lumada platform   Dubai -  November 17, 2021: Further to its press release on October 13, 2021, announcing its evolution to Hitachi Energy, the global technology and market leader in power grids today launched IdentiQ™, its digital twin1 solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ2 will help to advance the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral future.    IdentiQ is the digital twin of a HVDC converter station, STATCOM or other power quality solution. It provides all the relevant asset information, analytics and operational ......read more

The first Cognitive AI company in the MENA region demonstrates how advanced AI solutions can improve sustainability in the energy sector Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 November 2021 – Beyond Limits, a pioneer in industrial and enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI), is showcasing technology solutions that can help the oil and gas industry to become more efficient and improve sustainability at ADIPEC 2021. The company, which leverages a significant portfolio of advanced technology developed for NASA space missions, participates at ADIPEC for the first time ever, exhibiting its Cognitive AI solutions that can help the energy sector to tackle some of the biggest challenges it faces today. Beyond Limit’s Cognitive AI solutions combine historical and real-time data with embedded human knowledge and human-like reasoning, to help ......read more

Focus at the exhibition on sustainable solutions to power the energy industry Dubai – November 14, 2021: Global power and technology leader, today said it will focus on showcasing its range of carbon-neutral energy systems at the upcoming ADIPEC 2021 in Abu Dhabi during November 15-18, 2021. The company said one of the key products will be its HVDC (high-voltage direct current) systems that is acknowledged as a key enabler for zero carbon energy infrastructure and is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances. The system also helps integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, supporting deployment of sustainable transmission solutions. “Our participation at ADIPEC 2021 will further reinforce our focus on sustainability and outlook of electricity becoming the ......read more

Lowest carbon footprint solution will stabilize the national grid, increase power flows and improve electricity quality for consumers November 10, 2021: Hitachi Energy today announced it has won a major order from Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), Bahrain’s national electric and water utility, to provide a power quality solution to improve voltage stability and increase capacity in the national high-voltage transmission grid.  A more resilient and stable grid transmitting more high-quality power will help Bahrain meet the growing demand for electricity and integrate large-scale renewables to reach its 10 percent clean energy target by 2035.1 “Bahrain is entering an exciting phase as it evolves its economy into new sectors and prepares to integrate large-scale renewables into its power mix,” said Dr. ......read more

(Empower is one of the key partner of the United Nations Environment Program and a global advocate of environmental protection programs through the implementation of energy efficient district cooling systems world-wide) Dubai, UAE, 07 November 2021: Expanding the use of district cooling is one of the most effective weapons to combat climate change, said Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), on the occasion of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) which is being held in Glasgow, with the participation of 200 countries, including the United Arab Emirates. Empower's statement came in support of UAE’s announcement to invest more than 600 billion dirhams ($163 billion) in clean and renewable energy over the next several years to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.  Ahmad ......read more

• The largest deal of its kind in the acquisition of airport district cooling systems • HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum: The acquisition is the first fruit of the new PPP portfolio • HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer: The deal marks new success for Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy 2030 • HE Khalifa Al Zaffin: The strategic partnership with Empower is a testament to our ambitions to deliver streamlined operations at DXB and continue the path of high growth. • Ahmad Bin Shafar: Empower is unique in partnering with largest institutions and mega projects     Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 02, November 2021: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of ......read more

Dubai - 01, November 2021:  As part of its continuous efforts to support the environment and achieve sustainable development, QNET, the global leader in direct sales, participated in the fourth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2021. The event took place from 24th to 28th of October, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. During the week, the event titled "Water, Population and Global Variables: Challenges and Opportunities" witnessed the launch of QNET’s complete HomePure water line. The water line includes the HomePure Nova Water Filtration System, HomePure Prefilter 1-mc and HomePure NovaSoft which provides a user-friendly and an effective yet efficient water filtration system that helps you conserve water, electricity and single-use plastic bottles.  The fourth edition of Cairo Water ......read more

• SFD renewable energy projects in 9 Asian and African countries produce 42,000 megawatts of sustainable and clean energy • SFD has established over 8,800 water facilities in 18 African countries using solar energy to pump water to 4.5 million people • SFD has supported the development of 11 hydroelectric dams converting hydropower into a source of clean energy   October 30, 2021:  In line with the Middle East Green Initiative Summit taking place in Riyadh, and as part of Saudi Arabia’s roadmap for protecting the environment and confronting climate change under the Saudi Green Initiative, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has already established itself as a leading player supporting clean energy initiatives in developing nations.    One of the SFD’s strategic aims ......read more

Ranking Top Bankable Module Supplier For 6 Consecutive Years Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 28, 2021:   Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”) has been awarded as bankable by all survey respondents in the 2021 PV Module and Inverter Bankability report issued by BloombergNEF. With this report, Trina Solar is now the only module manufacturer to be rated as bankable for 6 consecutive years by 100% of the industry respondents participating in the annual BloombergNEF survey. The BloombergNEF report says that a company's financial health, record of its modules in the field and manufacturer warranties are important indicators for financial institutions in their evaluation of PV manufacturers’ bankability. It contacts banks, EPCs, independent power providers and technical ......read more

The global technology and market leader in power grids is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all Dubai, October 13, 2021 – Further to its press release on July 1, 2021, the global technology leader today announced its evolution to Hitachi Energy. Formerly Hitachi ABB Power Grids, the business has renewed its Purpose to ‘advancing a sustainable energy future for all’.  Speaking from its global headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy, commented, “At Hitachi Energy, we are championing the urgency of a clean energy transition, through innovation and collaboration. There are many pathways towards a carbon-neutral future – to tackle this global challenge, we nurture diverse global teams bringing authentic passion and enduring ownership.” He ......read more

• New module marks the unstoppable trend of 600W+ • Module efficiency to up to 21.6%   13 October, 2021, Dubai, UAE - Trina Solar Co., Ltd., a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, officially announced the availability of the 670W Vertex module in the Middle East and Africa. The series obtained the IEC certification from the TÜV Rheinland after passing complete reliability test and realized the mass production. This marks an even higher milestone in the PV 6.0 era and demonstrates that 600W+ is unstoppable in the future.   According to Dr. Zhang Yingbin, Trina Solar's head of product strategy and marketing department, the 670W Vertex series inherits the non-destructive cutting, high-density interconnection and other high-precision technologies of the 210mm modules; with ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 05 October 2021: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum visited the pavilion of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling service provider, at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2021), which is being held in the Dubai Exhibition Centre at the site of the global event Expo 2020 in Dubai. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the qualitative developments of Empower’s various projects and its adoption of innovative technologies in consolidating company’s global leadership in the district cooling industry as the world's largest service provider. His Highness listened to a detailed explanation by Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, about company’s achievements, most notably the drivers of sustainable ......read more

The exhibition aims drive integration among energy industry, create new trade opportunities, exchange ideas and experiences, and showcase the latest innovations. Dubai – October 3, 2021: Global power and technology leader, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, will reinforce and showcase its sustainability, electricity and digital technology solutions and services at the 23rd WETEX and sixth Dubai Solar Show, which is taking place October 5-7 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre on the EXPO 2020 Dubai premises.  Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a Titanium sponsor of WETEX, the region’s premier event on power, water and environment event, organized by the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA). “This edition of WETEX comes at a crucial time for businesses anticipating a post-pandemic economic growth surge, ” said ......read more