June 20, 2022
du and IDC highlight digital government transformation at Abu Dhabi roundtable
Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du, gave the opening remarks, and Ranjit Rajan, Vice President – Research (META) at IDC Middle East & Africa, gave the keynote address. Jasim Al Awadi, Head of Government & Key Accounts at du, and Roula Shahab, Senior Industry Lead – Telco, Media & Energy at Microsoft UAE, delivered forward-thinking presentations that explored advanced technologies.
May 30, 2022
The role of video and sensor tech in making Abu Dhabi & Dubai smart cities
The building of a high-speed Hyperloop transportation service between the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi is one of the most intriguing smart city innovations taking place in the UAE. The Hyperloop, which would use sophisticated electromagnetic technology to travel a distance of 150 kilometres in under 12 minutes, would be an ecologically friendly means of transportation.
January 1, 2022
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates the operational achievements in its first year
Kees Van Schaick, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi commented: “We are proud of what has been achieved since launching our operations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, we have been able to grow and expand our network to more than 34 destinations despite all the challenges we have faced."
November 25, 2021
HITB+CyberWeek 2021 officially underway in Abu Dhabi
At Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, participants and cyber security professionals embarked on an insightful, informative, and extremely beneficial trip guided by the pillars of hacking, making, building, and breaking (ADNEC).
November 18, 2021
Abu Dhabi Art Fair showcases Al Burda Award winners
Her Excellency Nourabint Mohammed Al Kaabi, said: "Showcasing best works from Al Burda collection in Abu Dhabi Art reaffirms our trust in this international platform that brings the best of Art from across the world. The Ministry of Culture and Youth is committed to supporting Islamic Art and promoting it not just within Islamic world but also among other cultures."
October 28, 2021
DoE Chairman: Abu Dhabi’s clean energy certificates guarantee ADNOC’s Grid Power is 100% CO2 Free
“We are also delighted that this strategic deal is enabled by certificates that are based on the I-REC Standard internationally-recognized energy attribute tracking system. As the accredited I-REC local issuer for the Abu Dhabi emirate, DoE will issue Clean Energy Certificates as a guarantee that the energy used for ADNOC’s grid power is 100 percent clean and nuclear-generated. "