The project, which supports RTA’s Zero-Emissions Strategy 2050, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, is expected to generate 32 million kilowatt-hours annually
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Careem launches Dubai’s first electric motorbike fleet for deliveries
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Air Arabia CEO says airlines climate battle not getting enough publicity, needs to change for COP28
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UAE’s private sector role: It is now or never in fight against climate change
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Unilever Arabia adds first electric van to its delivery fleet in UAE
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