The AED 130 Million Federal Electricity and Water Authority power plant has been inaugurated in Umm Al Quwain. The 270 mega-volt power station aims to meet the increasing demand for electricity in the emirate through to 2021. FEWA’s new power station is part of the second phase expansion plan in the northern part of the UAE. In two months’ time, the third phase will be launched that will see an AED1.5 billion added to electricity expansion.
UAE condemns Israeli Knesset move to annex West Bank
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of two bills seeking to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legalize control over a settlement.
UAE breaks ground on world’s largest solar and battery project
The UAE has started construction on the world’s largest renewable energy project integrating solar power and battery storage, capable of delivering one gigawatt of clean energy around the clock.
AED 500 million endowment to support Arab Reading Challenge
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sobha Realty has pledged AED 500 million for an endowment to support the Arab Reading Challenge.
Sharjah to enforce new lane rules for bikes, trucks and buses
Starting November 1, Sharjah Police will enforce new lane rules for motorcycles, heavy vehicles and buses to improve road safety across the emirate.
