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Masdar
Masdar, OMV form JV to build 140MW green hydrogen electrolyser plant in Austria
Construction of the joint venture project, the fifth-largest green hydrogen production facility in Europe, has already commenced
ENEC to fund project to cultivate 4mn coral colonies around Barakah plant
ENEC will provide the necessary funding and resources, while Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi will oversee its implementation
Q Mobility turns Abu Dhabi’s Al Shahamah into a paid parking area
A fee of AED2 per hour will be applied for standard parking spaces within the area; A total of 3,704 paid parking spaces will be activated
DEWA
Dubai’s FIVE hotels first to obtain certificate for 100% renewable energy
This makes it the first hotel in the country to obtain the I-REC
Dubai
Expo City Dubai reveals major residential plan, villas and apartments coming soon
Expo City Dubai is set to announce major residential development
Dubai
Dubai Expo City to host Ramadan 2023 festival
Expo City Dubai will host a “Hai Ramadan” festival from March 3 to April 25.
Dubai
Expo City Dubai launches $32 attractions pass ahead of October 1 opening
The attractions pass will allow visitors to revisit the Vision Pavilion, the Women’s Pavilion, Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion and Alif – The Mobility Pavilion
electric vehicles
LG and Honda invest $4.4 billion in joint venture in an attempt to compete in the EV market
Electric vehicle batteries joint venture to be set up this year with construction beginning early 2023
Dubai SME
SMEs claimed contracts worth $1.85 billion for Expo 2020, and will be “an important part” of its legacy
From construction firms to event organisers, retail stores to food and beverage outlets, SMEs played a key role in the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, which awarded contracts worth $288.5 million to UAE-based SMEs in 2021
Abdul Rahman Saleh Al Saleh
Dubai Ruler establishes Supreme Committee to supervise the future of the Expo 2020 district
Committee will supervise the rehabilitation of Expo 2020 Dubai’s infrastructure and will provide investment opportunities in partnership with the private sector
Alya Al Ali
Over a million UAE students benefit from learning and cultural experiences at Expo 2020 Dubai
Emirates Transport conducted 13,555 school bus trips to the site as youngsters actively participated in the word fair’s success
Alexia Putellas
In pictures: Sporting icons who created a buzz at Expo 2020
The who’s who in the world of sport including the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, John McEnroe, and Sir Lewis Hamilton visited Expo 2020 in Dubai
Dubai
Video: 5 things to know about Expo 2020 Dubai’s legacy
Over 182 days, Expo 2020 Dubai brought together more than 190 participating nations, including multilateral organisations and academic institutions, as well as millions of visitors under the theme Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, to exchange new ideas and perspectives, inspire meaningful change, and create a brighter future for all
Canon Middle East
In pictures: Expo 2020’s most iconic moments caught on camera
Immortalising the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, Canon Middle East has released a commemorative coffee table book showcasing 41 of the most memorable Expo 2020 moments captured by 12 of the world’s top photographers
circular economy
Dulsco commissions waste-to-energy plant at Expo 2020 Dubai site to divert 85 percent waste from landfills
The Dulsco waste-to-energy plant has the capacity to process more than 70,000 tonnes of waste, which is the equivalent of diverting 7,000 garbage trucks away from landfill
Dubai
Expo 2020’s enduring impact: Hospitality veterans ‘show the world that Dubai remains open for business’
Expo 2020 attracted tech entrepreneurs, driving business growth, while ensuring a tourism spike that established Dubai as a ‘top of mind destination’ for hotels and the F&B sector
