Thousands of homes and businesses in Dubai have started generating their own electricity, thanks to a clean energy project.
Solar panels have been fitted on the rooftops of more than 1,300 residences and commercial buildings as part of DEWA's Shams Dubai project.
They have a combined capacity of 125MW.
The buildings are also linked to DEWA's grid to help transfer any excess power.
Dubai awards AED 2.5 billion contracts to boost stormwater drainage
Dubai has awarded contracts worth AED 2.5 billion for the next phase of a major upgrade to its stormwater drainage network.
Dubai steps up rapid traffic upgrades across key locations
Dubai has begun rolling out a series of rapid traffic improvements at eight key locations as part of a wider 2026 plan that includes more than 45 upgrades to the road network.
Abu Dhabi launches Tesla's advanced self-driving trials
Abu Dhabi has begun supervised road trials of Tesla’s advanced self‑driving technology, marking the first tests of their kind in the emirate.
UAE refutes accusations by warring party in Sudan
The UAE has refuted claims made by a warring party in Sudan during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, noting that the allegations are false and baseless.
