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$1bn INNOVATION FUND PLANNED
Microsoft in drive to erase its entire carbon footprint
Microsoft said on Thursday it will be carbon negative by 2030 and has pledged to remove from the environment by 2050 all the carbon the company has emitted either directly or by electrical consumption in its 45-year history.
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‘LARGER THAN DUBAI’
Ethiopian Airlines to build $5bn international airport
Ethiopian Airlines, the national flag carrier, has set out to build a new massive airport this year with an outlay of $5 billion in its quest to become Africa’s gateway into the world, its chief executive officer said.
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PPA SIGNED FOR 145 MW PROJECT
Masdar to develop floating solar PV plant in Indonesia
UAE-based Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for its floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state electricity company in Indonesia.
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Climate fires and political wars set to rage in 2020
Economic and political polarisation will rise this year, as collaboration between world leaders, businesses and policy-makers is needed more than ever to stop severe threats to our climate, environment, public health and technology systems.
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SPECIAL REPORT
PC shipments in EMEA surge 3.6pc in Q4: Gartner
PC shipments in EMEA increased 3.6 per cent year over year to 21 million units during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019, marking the second consecutive quarter of shipment growth as regional demand improves, said research and advisory firm Gartner.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
Exhilirating show
Popular singer Mahmoud Al Turki put on a memorable show in Dubai as he cajoled crowds into a chorus of his famous hits as part of Global Village’s weekly concert series on January 3.
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Bee’ah, Tabreed to develop district cooling in Sharjah
UAE-based Bee’ah, a top recycling and waste management company, and the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) have partnered to explore the development of large-scale district cooling projects in Sharjah.
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Samsung unveils innovative home appliances
Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. is continuing to set the standard for the modern home with a full range of award-winning innovations at CES 2020.
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Sustainability market 'is $9bn business opportunity'
The world’s latest innovations in sustainable tech – from highly efficient solar panels, to solutions that can convert humidity into water – are on show this week at the WFES in Abu Dhabi, highlighting a market opportunity worth $9 billion.
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Investcorp to invest $130m in Indian real estate
Leading global alternative asset management firm Investcorp has raised $130 million in anchor commitments which will primarily provide last-mile funding in India, a market currently going through a liquidity crunch.
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Five reasons to invest in a separate passport
The freedom and opportunity a separate passport can provide is virtually priceless, a report said, noting that with the number of countries offering CIP (Citizenship by Investment) programs, obtaining a second passport has never been easier.
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Damen-Gentium JV to build shipyard in Bangladesh
The Gentium-Damen Consortium Group, a joint venture between Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group and Australia’s Gentium Solutions, has signed a MoU with the Ministry of Industry of Bangladesh in Dhaka, for the construction of a shipyard.
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Sharjah aims to entice more Northern European tourists
Sharjah is looking to draw more visitors from the Northern European region this year through its participation at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair in Finland, taking place from January 15-19.
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Microsoft in drive to erase its entire carbon footprint
Microsoft said on Thursday it will be carbon negative by 2030 and has pledged to remove from the environment by 2050 all the carbon the company has emitted either directly or by electrical consumption in its 45-year history.
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Thousands of arts & crafts fans to visit Dubai quilt show
As quilting remains a perennially popular hobby for people of all ages, the 2020 edition of the International Quilt Show Dubai (IQSD) is set to break records as the biggest event the region has ever seen, attracting crowds of up to 1,000 people each day.
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Volvo achieves record car sales in 2019
Volvo Cars has set a new, sixth consecutive global sales record in 2019, breaking the 700,000 cars sold mark for the first time in its 93-year history.
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Fifth Emirates Plastic Surgery Congress opens in Dubai
The fifth edition of the Emirates Plastic Surgery Congress, (EPSC) was officially opened today by Dr Younis Kazim, CEO of Dubai Healthcare.
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StarzPlay, Finyal Media partner to produce Arabic podcast
StarzPlay, a leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, has partnered with Finyal Media, the regional production business specialised in podcast creation, to produce an Arabic podcast Series.
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Education on spotlight at leading trade show
The Middle East’s premier education show, GESS Dubai returns this year with an exhibition showcasing a wide range of educational products from suppliers from all corners of the world and a CPD accredited conference featuring high-level speakers and innova
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Nominations invited for Emirates Women Award
Dubai Quality Group kicked off the 17th Cycle of Emirates Women Award (EWA)to recognise and honour professional and business women in the UAE for their notable achievements.
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