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Al Dhafrah solar park in Abu Dhabi. Masdar aims to expand its capacity to at least 100 gigawatts of renewable energy by the end of the decade, from about 20 gigawatts at present. Victor Besa / The National

Masdar committed to open trade policy amid global supply headwinds, CEO says

Many energy storage technology projects are set to come up in the near future across the Gulf, Mohamed Al Ramahi tells The National

Energy

Oracle plans to enhance cyber security measures in the Middle East

Technology
Gaurav Chhaparwal, founder and chief executive of marketing technology company Datahash, has allocated a sizeable amount for angel investments in start-ups. Pawan Singh / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh850,000 a year from numerous investments’

Money

UAE's new solar initiative could bring down home electricity bills

Energy
Enercap Holdings and Apex Investments form supercap energy storage joint venture

Enercap Holdings and Apex Investments form supercap energy storage joint venture

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Wizz Air backs cheap seats over comfort for new long-haul Middle East flights

Aviation

UAE and Australia reach major trade deal to boost investment

Economy


In focus

Shraddha Bhandari, centre, with her daughters Kaya, 9, left and Viha, 13, at their home in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah. Christopher Pike for The National

My Own Home: Family put down roots in Dh2 million Ras Al Khaimah villa

Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

View of Atlantis The Royal. Photo: Dany Eid

Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of world's 50 best hotels

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Gaurav Chhaparwal, founder and chief executive of marketing technology company Datahash, has allocated a sizeable amount for angel investments in start-ups. Pawan Singh / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh850,000 a year from numerous investments’

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones deprived of crucial support

After a successful adoption in Sharjah, some companies in Dubai are also trialling the four-day week. Alex Kotliarskyi / Unsplash

'Less stress, more control': Expert on four-day week benefits

Shraddha Bhandari, centre, with her daughters Kaya, 9, left and Viha, 13, at their home in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah. Christopher Pike for The National

My Own Home: Family put down roots in Dh2 million Ras Al Khaimah villa

Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

View of Atlantis The Royal. Photo: Dany Eid

Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of world's 50 best hotels

The National has earned a reputation as an unrivalled source of news and insight into the Middle East.

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Gaurav Chhaparwal, founder and chief executive of marketing technology company Datahash, has allocated a sizeable amount for angel investments in start-ups. Pawan Singh / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh850,000 a year from numerous investments’

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones deprived of crucial support

After a successful adoption in Sharjah, some companies in Dubai are also trialling the four-day week. Alex Kotliarskyi / Unsplash

'Less stress, more control': Expert on four-day week benefits

Shraddha Bhandari, centre, with her daughters Kaya, 9, left and Viha, 13, at their home in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah. Christopher Pike for The National

My Own Home: Family put down roots in Dh2 million Ras Al Khaimah villa

Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

View of Atlantis The Royal. Photo: Dany Eid

Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of world's 50 best hotels


The AI for Good Lab in Abu Dhabi will seek to address key economic and societal issues potentially facing the Middle East, using artificial intelligence. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Microsoft to open its first Middle East 'AI for Good Lab' in Abu Dhabi

Company will also establish centre to advance 'Responsible AI' goals alongside G42

Technology

Trumps announce crypto platform in time for US elections

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Wizz Air plans to expand all-you-can fly subscription package

Aviation

Saudi sovereign wealth fund to invest $5bn in Egypt

Business

TikTok faces tough questioning in court amid potential US ban

Technology

UAE corporate tax exemptions boost public benefit organisations' impact

Economy

BP shifts to solar with $2bn US onshore wind sale

Energy

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People watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept.  10, 2024, at the Gipsy Las Vegas in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo / John Locher)

How Harris or Trump might affect Middle East technology aspirations

The region shows a tendency to portray an atmosphere that’s friendly to tech companies

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Taqa and Jera announce financial closing of Saudi steam and power plant project

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, better known as Taqa, and Japanese utility firm Jera have concluded the financing of a 475-megawatt industrial steam and electricity plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Energy

Abu Dhabi villa and apartment prices rise in the second quarter

Villa prices increased by 7.3 per cent on an annual basis while apartments rose by 1.4 per cent, ValuStrat report says.

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Al Dhafrah solar park in Abu Dhabi. Masdar aims to expand its capacity to at least 100 gigawatts of renewable energy by the end of the decade, from about 20 gigawatts at present. Victor Besa / The National

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Many energy storage technology projects are set to come up in the near future across the Gulf, Mohamed Al Ramahi tells The National

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Aviation

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi currently operates a fleet of the Airbus A320neo family of jets. Photo: Wizz Air

Wizz Air backs cheap seats over comfort for new long-haul Middle East flights

Wizz Air latest promotion invited travellers to pay €500 for 12 months of unlimited flights to any destination on its network. Alamy

Wizz Air plans to expand all-you-can fly subscription package

Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of the GCAA, bottom right, signs an interim agreement with Volar Air Mobility to develop the UAE’s first green aviation technology centre. Courtesy: General Civil Aviation Authority

UAE plans to establish green aviation centre to reduce carbon emissions


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