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Over 17 years, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), have expanded its projects with production of more than 20 gigawatts (GW) in 40 countries across six continents, said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar on Thursday. The company started with the launch of a 10-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi followed by the launch of the 100MW Shams renewable energy project in 2013 as the first concentrated solar power plant in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Al Ramahi said on the occasion of the launch of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)…

Authorities in the US have rescued a 20-year-old Indian student, who was held captive for months without access to a bathroom, viciously beaten, and forced to work at three homes by his cousin and two other men in an incident described as “absolutely inhumane and unconscionable”. The victim, whose name was not disclosed, spent months trapped in three homes in the US state of Missouri. On Wednesday, police descended upon a home on a rural highway in St Charles County. They later arrested Venkatesh R Sattaru, Sravan Varma Penumetcha and Nikhil Verma Penmatsa, and on Thursday charged them with offences…

Huawei is a real-economy company with proven digital capabilities and it will continue building the best possible products to serve its customers, partners, and developers in the Middle East, its senior official says. Roy Luo, Vice-President of Cloud Consulting Solution Sales at Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, said Huawei Cloud has served more than 200 government customers, more than 30 financial customers, and more than 150 Internet and cloud-native customers in the Middle East. “Huawei will continue operating in the Middle East and leverage our unique strengths in cloud-network-edge-device synergy to bring cutting-edge cloud, AI, and other emerging…

Long-distance runner and two-time Olympian Kara Groucher once said that it doesn’t matter how fast or how far you’re going; if you’re putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner. You are in that club. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to begin your journey in that club. With the right training, equipment and nutrition, you will be able to lace up, hit the open road, and explore the journey of a pursuit that extends beyond the physical. Running offers a gateway to mental resilience, community, and self-discovery and, when done right, can…

Freshworks Appoints Mika Yamamoto as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Former F5, Microsoft, Adobe executive brings stellar track record to lead new go-to-market function for the multi-domain global business software company Dubai, UAE, December 2023 —Freshworks Inc., Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the appointment of Mika Yamamoto as the company’s Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for leading the company’s global marketing and customer experience teams. Yamamoto comes to Freshworks from F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) where she most recently served as the Executive Vice President and the Chief Marketing and Customer Engagement Officer, and led the company’s data,…

The award for the most underrated streaming service of 2023 easily goes to Apple TV+. When it first launched, not many people thought of Apple as a provider of quality TV. But opinions quickly changed once it became apparent that some of the most talked about shows of the year (not to mention movies) came from Apple TV+. The service isn’t just about Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. Based on the latest releases like The Buccaneers and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the hits keep coming. If you’re late to the Apple TV+ party, the holiday season is the perfect time to…

The weather in the UAE on Thursday, November 30, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy conditions. Met department forecasts the weather to be cloudy, particularly in the far North, possibly accompanied by light rainfall. Temperatures are expected to decrease. Nights and Friday mornings will be humid, with a chance of mist forming in some internal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally fresh, especially in the West, potentially causing blowing dust. The sea conditions will range from rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea. The temperatures in Abu Dhabi…

A Major Champion, Ryder Cup and Walker Cup standouts and some of the world’s best former amateurs will compete in the inaugural LIV Golf Promotions tournament at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from December 8 – 10. The three-day, four-round event marks a pivotal new event on the global golf calendar as players from around the world compete for three coveted spots in the 2024 LIV Golf League. Also included in the star-studded field are former top-ranked NCAA champions, and winners on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour. Marquee players will include 2013 PGA Championship…

HID Wins Contract to Provide Finland with New Driver’s License and European Second-Generation Smart Tachograph Card Solution HID’s Comprehensive Smartcard Solution to Secure Access to Device Data for Drivers, Law Enforcement and More 30 Nov, 2023 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security driver’s license cards and personalization services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution. This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland’s transportation systems. Finland will benefit from a comprehensive, tailor-made, and configurable solution that integrates software, hardware, and…

Hulu has more than a few gifts for action lovers this holiday season. And we can’t wait to unwrap our presents to see the original Matrix trilogy again, (but not the fourth film, The Matrix Resurrections, which is better off ignored). Two of the biggest titles coming to Hulu this month are Crazy Rich Asians and director Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The 12th and final season of the Canadian comedy series Letterkenny will also arrive later this month to mark the end of an era. There will also be new episodes this month for FX’s Fargo season 5.…