Bahrain and Oman generate 27.8 TWh and 29.6 TWh of energy per year. Bitcoin, however, generates the most of them all – with a 30.25 TWh reading per year.
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Mubadala-owned IT services provider opens offices in Dubai
Abu Dhabi-based Injazat Data Systems, a provider of IT, data centre and managed services, has announced its expansion to Dubai.0 3868
Tech will create more jobs than it will destroy in energy sector: survey
The survey was released on the eve of the Oman Energy Forum, which seeks to explore how the future of work will be impacted by digital disruption.
US charges three Chinese nationals with Moody’s, Siemens data breach
US prosecutors have charged three Chinese nationals affiliated with a cybersecurity company in China with hacking into Siemens AG, Trimble and Moody’s Analytics to steal business secrets, according to a report by Reuters.
Detained Saudi Prince Alwaleed an ‘important partner’: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates said that detained Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has been an “important partner” in charitable work to improve health conditions around the globe, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Saudi Aramco, SABIC plan to build $20B oil-to-chemicals complex
State oil giant Saudi Aramco and petrochemical producer Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) has recently signed a preliminary deal to build a $20 billion complex to convert crude oil to chemicals.
More Empower customers embrace e-services
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has recently reported that more customers have embraced the habit of transacting with the …
DEWA appoints 5 robots as customer service employees
The move comes as part of its continuous quest to envision the future through the development of mechanisms that enrich the experience of customers, and contribute to the provision of seven-star quality services at its Customer Happiness Centres.
DEWA, Dubai Airports ink MoU to promote Smart Dubai
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Airports, as part of efforts to expand co-operation and joint partnerships to promote Smart Dubai initiatives.
HH Sheikh Mohammed announces $3.87B solar power project
A single-site Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project worth $3.87 billion (AED14.2 billion) is set to be launched in Dubai, according to a report by WAM.
Microsoft, Halliburton bring digital solutions to energy sector
Microsoft and Halliburton have announced plans to enter into a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the oil and gas industry.