The company, which has floating solar photovoltaic panel systems installed off Zaya Nurai island in Abu Dhabi, is already using solar installations to power cement recycling processes at Al Dhafrah in Abu Dhabi. It is also assessing other renewable opportunities.
“We are looking at ways to make wind transportable in our business model and there are various ways to do it, chief executive Daniel Zywietz told
The National. You can use smaller turbines, you can use kites, you can you can use things that fold up out of the box. We’re currently in the assessment phase.”
The feasibility study for the wind scheme, which could add about 1 megawatt of capacity to support site operator Al Dhafrah Recycling Industries along with other facilities, is likely to take in the region of six months.
Wish fulfilled: UAE teen s dream vacation on exotic island resort
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Goodwill gesture underscores the importance of making critically-ill children happy
The Make a Wish UAE brought bountiful joy and happiness to an Emirati teenager Roudha (15) by granting her wish to stay with her family on a virgin island away from the humdrum of everyday life.
Her wish came true, thanks to the generous support of a resort on Zaya Nurai island and Nirvana Travel and Tourism.
They fulfiled her desire by organising a 15-minute boat ride off the coast of Abu Dhabi in the Arabian Gulf waters, much to her tender heart’s content.
Dubai: The UAE is home to an abundance of natural beauty and plenty of things to do, especially during the winter months. Each of the seven emirates has its own unique gems, whether they are beaches, mountains, desserts or hundred-year-old forts. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the new UAE Strategy for Domestic Tourism that encourages residents to explore in their own backyards.
The campaign, dubbed, ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ prompts residents and citizens to explore the hidden gems of seven emirates. The 45-day event, overseen by the Ministry of Economy in collaboration with local tourism entities and supported by the UAE Government Media Office, aims to highlight the major landmarks and attractions that distinguish each emirate and contribute to the UAE as a single destination. The new campaign not only aims to boost domestic tourism but will also attract people to take advantage of attractive offe