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The 3rd phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai has a capacity of 800MW using photovoltaic solar panels and provides clean energy for over 240,000 residences.
Solar Park provides clean energy to more than 240,000 residences in Dubai
DUBAI — The 3rd phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, which is one of the largest solar projects in the world, has a capacity of 800MW using photovoltaic solar panels and provides clean energy for over 240,000 residences in Dubai.Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) built the 3rd phase of the solar park using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model in partnership with a consortium led by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, and EDF Group, through its subsidiary EDF Énergies Nouvelles at an investment of AED3.47 billion.The facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region to use single-axis solar tracking to increase energy generation. It also uses other innovative technologies, including cleaning robots for...
December 12, 2020

Solar Park provides clean energy to more than 240,000 residences in Dubai

Mohammad Farazmand, the Iranian ambassador in the capital Ankara, was summoned by Turkey’s foreign ministry in protest over
Turkey summons Iranian envoy in tat-for-tat move
JEDDAH — In a tit-for-tat move, Turkey on Friday summoned the Iranian ambassador as both countries trade allegations against each other.Mohammad Farazmand, the Iranian ambassador in the capital Ankara, was summoned by Turkey’s foreign ministry in protest over "allegations" made against Recep Tayyip Erdogan as well as Iran’s summoning of Turkey’s envoy to Tehran, the Turkish media reported quoting sources.Earlier in the day, Iran’s foreign ministry summoned Turkey’s ambassador on Friday over controversial remarks by the Turkish president during his recent visit to Azerbaijan.Erdogan recited an Azeri-Iranian poem about the division of Azerbaijan’s territory between Russia and Iran in the 19th century, drawing Tehran's ire as it believed Erdogan’s remarks could...
December 12, 2020

Turkey summons Iranian envoy in tat-for-tat move

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, attended on Friday the graduation ceremony of his son, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and several Emirati cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. — WAM photos
Abu Dhabi crown prince attends graduation of his son, other Emirati cadets at Sandhurst
LONDON — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, attended on Friday the graduation ceremony of his son, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and several Emirati cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. Crown Prince of Ajman Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and top officials were present at the event. Graduates of Course 201 of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst included Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, who was awarded the Hudson's Horse Medal, Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Mubarak...
December 11, 2020

Abu Dhabi crown prince attends graduation of his son, other Emirati cadets at Sandhurst

KSrelief launches project to distribute winter clothes to the needy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched on Friday a project to distribute 22,550 winter clothes and 45,100 quilts to support the needy people in Pakistan.The project aims to provide support to 135,000 people in different parts of Pakistan. One bag contains a number of clothes, blankets, and other winter supplies.The governor of the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Farman, extended sincere thanks and appreciation on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown.He also thanked the Kingdom and its citizens for the support they provide to needy families in Pakistan, stressing that Saudi Arabia has spared no effort in standing by the people of Pakistan during their times....
December 11, 2020

KSrelief launches project to distribute winter clothes to the needy in Pakistan

An eighteen-month -baby, who has lost an eye due to disease, is treated at a hospital in Sana’a, Yemen. — Courtesy photo
Food insecurity in Yemen a ‘ticking timebomb’, warn aid agencies
ROME — UN humanitarians issued a fresh alert on Friday for war-torn Yemen, warning that time is running out to avoid famine in the country. Out of two million children who need treatment for acute malnutrition, 360,000 are at risk of dying if they do not receive medical care, the World Food Programme (WFP) said. “We are running out of time...approximately 16 million people cannot put food on their table. This is a disaster, this is a ticking time-bomb and the world needs to act now,” WFP spokesperson Tomson Phiri told journalists at a scheduled press conference in Geneva.Around one million women also need treatment for acute malnutrition, Phiri continued, pointing to “years of conflict and economic volatility that have pushed the country “toward the precipice”.Out of a total...
December 11, 2020

Food insecurity in Yemen a ‘ticking timebomb’, warn aid agencies

he United Arab Emirates on Thursday sent an aid plane containing 14 metric tons of medical supplies and testing kits to Sudan. The aid will assist approximately 14,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. — WAM photos
UAE sends another medical aid flight to Sudan in fight against coroanvirus
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Thursday sent an aid plane containing 14 metric tons of medical supplies and testing kits to Sudan. The aid will assist approximately 14,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. Hamad Al-Junaibi, UAE Ambassador to Sudan, said: "The brotherly Republic of Sudan was one of the first countries to receive UAE aid as part of its efforts to combat COVID-19. The first shipment of medical aid was sent last April and was followed by numerous other shipments over the past nine months comprising a total of 230 metric tons, with 130 of those metric tons provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development." "Continuing to operate the UAE’s air bridge to Sudan affirms the strong and distinguished relations between both countries...
December 11, 2020

UAE sends another medical aid flight to Sudan in fight against coroanvirus

A member of Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah has been given five life jail terms in absentia for his involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. — Courtesy photo
Hezbollah militant sentenced to life over assassination of Lebanon's ex-PM Hariri
THE HAGUE — A member of Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah has been given five life jail terms in absentia for his involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Judges at the Netherlands-based Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) said Salim Ayyash played a central role in the bomb attack in Beirut in 2005 that killed Hariri.Ayyash was found guilty earlier this year of involvement in the assassination.The court acquitted three other defendants, who like Ayyash were tried in absentia.“Ayyash participated in an act of terrorism that caused mass murder. His role ... was vital to the success of the attack," Presiding Judge David Re said.“The trial chamber is satisfied that it should impose the maximum sentence for each of the five crimes of life imprisonment,...
December 11, 2020

Hezbollah militant sentenced to life over assassination of Lebanon's ex-PM Hariri

Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani held telephone talks on Friday with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. — BNA photo
Bahrain's foreign minister holds talks with Moroccan counterpart
MANAMA — Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani held telephone talks on Friday with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. They underlined the depth of fraternal relations between Bahrain Morocco and reviewed ways of boosting bilateral cooperation at all levels. The Bahraini minister also expressed sincere congratulations to Morocco after the announcement made by the US President, Donald Trump, recognizing the sovereignty of Morocco over the Sahara region, the opening of an American consulate in the city of Dakhla. He also congratulated Morocco on its decision to resume contacts and diplomatic relations with the State of Israel, affirming that these steps enhance the chances of achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. For his part,...
December 11, 2020

Bahrain's foreign minister holds talks with Moroccan counterpart

The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom have emphasized their continued commitment to promoting partnership and enhancing the strategic dialogue.
UAE, Britain vow to strengthen partnership, continue dialogue
LONDON — The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom have emphasized their continued commitment to promoting partnership and enhancing the strategic dialogue. In the joint communique issued after the meeting of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the leaders agreed to continue cooperation on trade and investment, research and development, and climate change. They have also agreed on strengthening both economies, including cooperation across priority areas such as life sciences, healthcare, future technologies, digital innovation, renewable energy, space, infrastructure, education, tourism, food security, and financial and professional services. They highlighted the historical impact of the Abraham Accords signed...
December 11, 2020

UAE, Britain vow to strengthen partnership, continue dialogue

The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,196 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 182,601. — Courtesy photo
UAE reports 1,196 new coronavirus infections, 694 recoveries, 5 deaths
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,196 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 182,601, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry also announced five more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 607.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 163,352 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of...
December 11, 2020

UAE reports 1,196 new coronavirus infections, 694 recoveries, 5 deaths

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