Analysis Sustainability UAE invests in future flood control after record rainfall The UAE’s recent record levels of rainfall, resulting in loss of life and flood damage, pose budgetary challenges for authorities, but also opportunities for regional infrastructure investors. The National Centre of Meteorology said last month was the wettest July in the UAE for over 40 years. It said that 234.9mm of rain fell between 22:30 […] August 5, 2022
Transport Etihad Rail on track to deliver UAE property price rises The UAE-wide Etihad Rail network is set to drive significant price hikes for properties located near its stations, according to industry experts. The 1,200km rail track, which is expected to carry over 60 million tonnes of freight and 36.5 million passengers by 2030, aims to make commuting easier for UAE residents. Ata Shobeiry, CEO at […] August 3, 2022
Analysis Economy GCC embraces public-private partnerships to drive projects Public-private partnerships will become more important across a wider range of sectors in the Gulf region as countries continue to diversify their economies, say experts. With the total value of planned and unawarded projects in the GCC countries expected to reach $2 trillion, governments are seeking more private sector support in infrastructure projects delivery. “Both […] July 28, 2022
Manufacturing Dutch EV pioneer aims to generate buzz in Sharjah Lightyear, the Dutch startup that launched the world’s first long-range production-ready solar electric vehicle earlier this month, has picked the UAE for its first overseas expansion. The company said it will be opening testing facilities and a sales office at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park), the first such facility outside the […] June 30, 2022
11 ways robots are transforming the UAE A new AED1 billion ($272 million) library, which opened in Dubai on Thursday, will employ artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, including in choosing titles and borrowing and returning books. The Mohammed bin Rashid Library will use a first-of-its-kind smart system in the Middle East to send commands to robots to locate books and deliver […] June 16, 2022
Exclusive Tourism A casino in the UAE? ‘We’ve got 4 years to figure that out’ Ras Al Khaimah's tourism boss Raki Phillips talks to AGBI about Vegas developer Wynn and its plan for the emirate, plus Covid and hotels June 14, 2022
Analysis New deal allows Abu Dhabi to tap into global tech talent pool Abu Dhabi’s latest partnership agreement, part of its $545 million Innovation Programme, will help address urgent skill shortages in the technology sector and widen access to the global talent pool. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) yesterday announced a partnership with global in-house centre consulting firm ANSR and artificial intelligence-powered talent sourcing platform Talent500. ADIO […] June 10, 2022
Energy Commercial waste-to-energy plant to power 28,000 homes A new commercial scale waste-to-energy plant inaugurated in Sharjah will produce enough electricity to power 28,000 homes per year and help the government to achieve its goal of becoming the Middle East’s first zero-waste city. The Emirates Waste to Energy company, a joint venture between Sharjah-headquartered Beeah and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, was inaugurated yesterday and […] May 25, 2022
Energy UAE’s first commercial waste-to-energy plant to power 28,000 homes A new commercial scale waste-to-energy plant inaugurated in Sharjah, one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will produce enough electricity to power 28,000 homes per year and help the government to achieve its goal to become the Middle East’s first zero-waste city. The Emirates Waste to Energy company, a joint venture […] May 25, 2022
Sheikh Khalifa Remembered Sheikh Khalifa, ‘master statesman’ who put UAE on the map Analysts pay tribute to the visionary leader who transformed his region “The UAE is almost unrecognisable from 20 years ago and has developed into a vibrant and dynamic place where individuals and businesses can flourish,” according to Scott Livermore, chief economist at research group Oxford Economics Middle East. That is the legacy of Sheikh Khalifa […] May 16, 2022
Sheikh Khalifa Remembered In pictures: Sheikh Khalifa laid to rest in Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed was laid to rest Friday evening following his passing, aged 73. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who was elected president of Abu Dhabi by a federal supreme council yesterday, led senior leaders in prayer. The funeral took place at Al Bateen cemetery. Sheikh Khalifa’s body was carried to its final resting […] May 15, 2022
