One of the world’s largest energy-efficient water desalination plants will soon come up in Abu Dhabi.
The facility in Taweelah area will have a daily production capacity of more than 900,000 cubic metres.
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) have finalised an AED 3.27 billion deal with Saudi Arabia's Acwa Power to implement the project.
The plant will help meet the needs of around 350,000 households.
It’ll use reverse osmosis technology to desalinate seawater.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses closer ties with Ghana counterpart
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has had a call with his Ghanian counterpart, Okudzeto Ablakwa.
UAE steps up humanitarian support for people of Gaza
A UAE aid ship, carrying 2,500 tonnes of essential supplies, has arrived to support the people of Gaza, as part of the country’s ongoing relief efforts under 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'.
Dubai Police bust gang promoting drug-laced sweets online
In a major anti-narcotics bust, Dubai Police have arrested a gang of 15 people for promoting drug-laced sweets on social media.
UAE allows eVTOLs and helicopters to share infrastructure
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the world’s first regulatory framework for hybrid air operations.
UAE and Greece leaders discuss strategic ties
The UAE and Greece have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties.
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