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A report says Alibaba Cloud, a cloud computing subsidiary of Alibaba Group, announced on Monday its partnership with Dubai Holding to upgrade its Dubai-based data centre for a broader range of services in analytics, databases, industry solutions, and artificial intelligence services.
Emirates News Agency said that the news was shared at the start of Alibaba Cloud's Cloud Day summit in Dubai.
The report says that the EU and Saudi Arabia talked about ways to work together more on renewable energy at a high-level meeting that included the Kingdom's energy minister and top officials from the European Commission.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman welcomed the Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, and the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, to his office in Riyadh as part of a visit to the Kingdom by the dignitaries.
A report says the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is set to receive more than 1,200 experts and innovators when it plays host to the Global Sustainable Development Congress of the Times Higher Education magazine at the end of May.
As 2023 gains full steam, the wider engineering consulting industry faces a range of challenges, including inflation, talent retention, and the push for inclusivity and sustainability, says the report.
Even with these problems, global consulting firm Egis is set up for continued growth and success, thanks to its commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability.
According to the report, Laurent Germain, group CEO of Egis, shares his insights on the key challenges and opportunities facing the engineering industry in 2023, as well as the firm’s approach to corporate responsibility and fostering an innovative culture within the workforce.
A report says the upcoming 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) in Ras Al Khaimah will feature discussions and debates on sustainability, the economic outlook, and key trends shaping the future of aviation.
The event will take place at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center from March 14 to March 16.
Organized under the theme ‘Impactful sustainability in modern-day travel and tourism’, the three-day summit, which will host a distinguished gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts, will explore decarbonizing pathways in aviation and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the industry with the continued rise of disruptive technologies, stated the report.
A report says EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, has achieved a new record in its delivery of renewable and clean energy.
On February 10’s afternoon, around 2:26 p.m., EWEC met 80 percent of its total power demand using renewable and clean energy from its solar and nuclear energy plants, supplying approximately 6.2 gigawatts (GW) of the total 7.7 GW system power demand, as highlighted in the report.
The significant achievement of meeting 80 percent of total power demand using renewable and clean energy reflects the realisation of the future vision of the UAE’s wise leadership to develop world-class systems and energy infrastructure.
A report says renewable and clean energy projects added nearly 66 gigawatts to the global power grid in 2022, bringing the world closer to its environmental goals.
According to the Energy Industries Council (EIC), the world's leading energy trade association, the pace of project deployment must accelerate significantly in order to meet the 2050 net-zero target.
This week, the EIC released its first global operational expenditure (OPEX) report. It shows that 335 renewable and clean energy projects were started up in 2022.These included 128 onshore wind, 6 offshore wind, 159 solar, 10 energy from waste, 17 biomass, and 15 hydroelectricity projects.
According to the news, Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the relaunch of the pioneering Carbon Calculator tool, which measures the carbon footprint in Dubai's hospitality sector.
The tool has now been revamped to track real-time data for carbon emission sources, allowing hotels to identify and effectively manage their energy consumption, according to the report.
The improvements are part of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiative that seeks to contribute to the broader clean energy targets and support the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategy, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) 2030.
As mentioned in the report, the initiative also supports the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, to consolidate Dubai’s status as one of the top three global cities and enhance its position as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations.
Adnoc Drilling Company has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase ten newbuild hybrid power land drilling rigs for a total investment of $252 million, according to the report.
It highlighted that the use of hybrid power solutions is an essential element of Adnoc Drilling’s rigorous decarbonization strategy, as the company contributes to Adnoc’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 25% by 2030 as well as the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
The rigs use a high-capacity battery and engine automation in parallel with the rigs’ traditional diesel generators.
A report says the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed a loan agreement with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for an electricity interconnection project that will link Saudi Arabia and Egypt.