UAE News
UAE accounts for 14 per cent of the world’s desalinated water
Sunday, July 26, 2015The United Arab Emirates is striving to capture every drop of rain it can wring from the clouds that pass over the desert nation. In the blazing sunshine at Al Ain airport, a twin-propeller Beechcraft stands ready to fly into action at a moment’s notice on a cloud-seeding mission. The plane is armed with salt… UAE accounts for 14 per cent of the world’s desalinated water
Apple has 75 per cent smartwatch market share leaving Samsung behind
Sunday, July 26, 2015Apple Watch should be officially rolled out into retail stores in the UAE by Gitex Shopper, retailers in the country have said. Apple launched the device in April and immediately started taking preorders. Currently, Apple Watch is officially available for sale in nineteen countries and is set to go on sale in three other markets… Apple has 75 per cent smartwatch market share leaving Samsung behind
UAE’s new petrol price formula to be announced shortly
Sunday, July 26, 2015A new petrol price formula to be announced within two days following a government decision to lift fuel subsidies is not ready yet and estimates published by the media are mere speculation, the CEO of Adnoc was quoted on Sunday as saying. Abdullah Al Dahiri said the new price system for August would be announced… UAE’s new petrol price formula to be announced shortly
UAE wins bid to host 2020 world swimming championships
Thursday, July 23, 2015In another achievement for the UAE and thanks to the leadership’s support, Abu Dhabi has won the rights to host the World Swimming Championships for 2020. The announcement was made Wednesday in Kazan, Russia in the presence of a UAE delegation headed by Ahmed Al Falasi, Chairman of the UAE Swimming Association. Abu Dhabi beat… UAE wins bid to host 2020 world swimming championships
Sharjah was declared the “City of Conservation” of energy
Thursday, July 23, 2015Sharjah city has became the “City of Conservation” of energy, water and gas, according to a declaration by the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, under the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, say reports published by UAE dailies. The Chairman of SEWA,… Sharjah was declared the “City of Conservation” of energy
Masdar launches models to predict climate evolution
Thursday, July 23, 2015The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, MIST, has developed hydro-climatic models especially designed for the Emirates to allow weather conditions in the country to be predicted accurately, according to a report in the online journal, Nature Middle East. Written by Louise Sarant, the report quotes Taha Ouarda, MIST’s Professor of Water and Environmental Engineering,… Masdar launches models to predict climate evolution
UAE partakes in pre-COP21 ministerial-level meeting in Paris
Wednesday, July 22, 2015The UAE has participated in a preparatory ministerial-level meeting of the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP21, to be held from 30th November to 30th December, 2015, in Paris. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Special Envoy for… UAE partakes in pre-COP21 ministerial-level meeting in Paris
Fuel Prices to be Deregulated with effect from 1 August, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015The Ministry of Energy has announced that fuel prices would be deregulated as of 1 August, 2015. A new pricing policy linked to global prices will be adopted. The decision, related to gasoline and diesel, is aimed at supporting the national economy, lowering fuel consumption, protecting the environment and preserving national resources. His Excellency Suhail… Fuel Prices to be Deregulated with effect from 1 August, 2015
The Full Moon through the Eye of MBRSC
Wednesday, July 22, 2015DubaiSat-2 owned and operated by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) captured a clear, high definition photo of the full moon proving the versatility of the satellite design. The full moon image was taken with the roll tilt angle of 0 degree and roll pitch angle of 79.63 degree. “It is a measure of… The Full Moon through the Eye of MBRSC
Jebel Ali retains a leading position in port productivity
Wednesday, July 22, 2015Global marine terminal operator DP World’s flagship, Jebel Ali Port, has demonstrated once again that it delivers by far the world’s best productivity for ships berthed at its docks. According to the latest JOC Port Productivity data, compiled by industry analysts Journal of Commerce, Jebel Ali recorded a world-leading 131 moves per ship per hour… Jebel Ali retains a leading position in port productivity
