Environment & Energy | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:39 am

TAQA announces financial closing for world’s largest solar power plant

ABU DHABI, 22nd December, 2020 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) – alongside partners Masdar, EDF Renewables and JinkoPower – announced today the successful financial closing of the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project.The record-breaking...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:35 am

MAWANI to award 12 BOT contracts in 2021

Eng. Saad Alkhalb, president of the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), said that MAWANI, in cooperation with the National Privatization Center and the Ministry of Transport, is exploring the prospect of awarding 12 contracts on build-operate and transfer (BOT) basis to the private sector. He said ...

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Government | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:34 am

Alkhorayef: Industrial sector opens up great space for women

Bandar Alkhorayef, the minister of industry and mineral resources, and the chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), said that the industrial system is working to enhance the participation of women in the development process and to ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:33 am

Noor Takaful Launches Digital Savings Plan Using the “Bliss” platform

 Platform leverages the latest technology, advanced machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to offer unparalleled value propositionsAvailable on iOS and AndroidDubai, UAE – 22 December 2020: Noor Takaful, a Dar Al Takaful Company, the UAE’s second largest Islamic insurance entity, has ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:28 am

Dubai Culture organises Used-Book Fair as part of ‘Dubai Reads’ initiatives

DUBAI, 21st December, 2020 (WAM) -- Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is organising the 2020 Used-Book Fair at Al Mankhool Public Library from 8th to 24th December, in line with the directives of the wise leadership to establish a reading community.The fair is based on the Authority’s commitment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:23 am

DAMAC Properties teams up with ADIB to offer attractive home finance plan

Plan offers 1.99% finance on villas and apartmentsCustomers can benefit from waivers on evaluation charges and processing feesOffer comes as Dubai records a surge in first-time home buyers  As demand for ready and off-plan villas increases in Dubai, DAMAC Properties has announced a home...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:22 am

Public Investment Fund (PIF) Further Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments as Fund Continues its Expansion

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) today announced the appointments of the following key leaders in line with its ongoing growth strategy: PIF’s Chief of Staff, Yazeed AlHumied, as new Head of the Fund’s Local Holdings InvestmentsPIF’s Head of Local Holdings Investments, Rashed Sharif, as...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 10:18 am

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi reopens Qasr Al Muwaiji’s North-West Tower to visitors

Abu Dhabi, UAE - 22 December 2020: The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the reopening of the iconic North-West tower at Qasr Al Muwaiji in Al Ain. As the historic site prepares to welcome visitors once again, Qasr Al Muwaiji has rigorously...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 December, 2020 1:00 am

Saudi Arabia’s leading esports platform Kafu Games signed a sponsorship contract with gaming smartphone manufacturer UCC - telo GameZ for 7 weeks of unlimited video game tournaments on their platform.

Keeping up with the latest esports trends in the Kingdom, telo GameZ recently launched Lenovo Legion, a high-end gaming mobile that puts state-of-the-art gaming tech in the pockets of gamers. Kafu Games is hosting 7 weeks of non-stop tournaments sponsored by telo GameZ with prize pools worth...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2020 1:15 pm

Netix Global bags contract to upgrade and maintain Mazaya Business Avenue Jointly Owned Property buildings in UAE

The three properties jointly owned by Mazaya Business Avenue will be operated and maintained under a connected buildings model, using Netix's IoT and AI-based open protocol solutions. Dubai, 21st December, 2020: Netix Global BV, a SB Group International subsidiary specializing in...

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