AI-Driven technologies drive operational excellence, helping meet sustainability goals
Industrial AI and digital technologies are revolutionizing energy infrastructure, helping companies across asset-intensive sectors achieve operational excellenceBusiness
Netflix adds millions of subscribers but growth slows
San Francisco, United States - Netflix on Thursday said it added more than five million subscribers in the recently ended quarter...Business
Maghreb farmers fight climate change with drones
The use of modern technologies in agriculture is globally on the rise, including in North Africa where countries rank among...Tunisia is currently experiencing its eighth year of drought (four of which were consecutive) in recent years, according to its agriculture ministry.
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia ban the use of unmanned drones without a permit, which in the case of commercial uses can take months to be issued.
UAE signs agreements to develop Kazakhstan renewables sector
Dubai, UAE--The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan signed an agreement outlining a commitment to co-operation in the development of...A joint agreement was signed between Masdar, W Solar, Qazaq Green Power and the Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund to develop and implement a 1GW wind project
The Kazakhstan project enables Masdar to set itself up in Central Asia's largest economy, representing a huge investment in the country’s potential as a major clean energy producer
Abu Dhabi-backed fund takeover of Telegraph triggers UK probe into sale
Dubai, UAE--The UK government has ordered a formal probe into the proposed sale of the Telegraph Media Group to an...Earlier this month RedBird IMI announced that it will take control of The Daily and Sunday Telegraph sister newspapers and The Spectator magazine
The Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund said a $762-million "package of loans" will fully repay the debts owed, allowing the media group to be taken out of receivership
Innovations, regulatory shifts make Bitcoin resilient
In 2023, the crypto market sees a surge in blockchain advancements, regulatory shifts, and a notable rebound in Bitcoin, signaling...In 2023, the crypto market sees a surge in blockchain advancements, regulatory shifts, and a notable rebound in Bitcoin, signaling a year of dynamic change and potential.
Most market experts believe that 2024 promises clearer government regulations, DeFi evolution, and integration of cryptocurrencies in traditional financial markets.
AD Ports, Kazakhstan Railways form venture to boost services
Abu Dhabi, UAE - AD Ports Group signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC (Kazakhstan Railways to form a...The joint venture, owned 51 percent by AD Ports Group and 49 percent by KTZ, will aim to establish a dynamic regional logistics hub,
The joint venture will be implemented in phases, with both entities collaborating to develop maritime electronic systems
50 oil and gas companies pledge to cut operational emission in COP28 meet
DUBAI, UAE - Fifty oil and gas companies representing 40 percent of global production pledged to decarbonize their operations by 2050...The charter is part of a set of initiatives designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the global energy industry.
They are voluntary commitments unlike the decisions of COP28, which are taken by consensus between nearly 200 countries.
UAE voted to Category-B membership in International Maritime Organization
LONDON, UK - The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Category...The UAE received the highest number of votes, following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections.
The country plays an active role in strengthening the national maritime sector and contributing to the growth of the global maritime industry.
IMF to revise regional outlook over Israel-Hamas conflict
Dubai, UAE--The IMF announced Friday that it will revise its economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region...The IMF staff wrote in a blog post that Israel-Hamas conflict will have wide-ranging consequences for "both people and economies" in the region
The IMF officials said countries like Lebanon that are heavily dependent on tourism saw hotel occupancy rates drop by 45 percentage points in October compared to a year ago
Masdar ties up with RWE in US$14bn investment to develop wind projects in UK
Dubai, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, is part of a $14 billion investment into the UK’s...The $14 billion investment is expected to shore up the UK economy and also demonstrate the UAE’s long-term commitment to supporting net-zero goals in Britain
The new project will generate enough power to light up to three million UK homes and is expected to create 2,000 jobs during construction, and a thousand more later
World Bank allots 45% of its financing to climate projects
The bank, according to a statement, "is putting to work more than $40 billion", around $9 billion more than previously...The bank said that it is helping people to hold off the devastation of climate change
It has earmarked the financing for the fiscal year that runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
