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Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum (R) looks at models during the launch of a solar plant for generating clean energy in Dubai, November 28, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer

UAE to Invest $163 Billion in Energy Strategy 2050

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 11, 2017 | Business

Dubai – The UAE has announced plans to invest up to Dhs600 billion ($163.3 billion) as part of its Energy Strategy 2050, which aims at generating power from sustainable energy sources. The plan, unveiled by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler...

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Solar Impulse 2 flies over the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, California. Reuters

Solar Impulse 2 Concludes Historic Flight in Abu Dhabi

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 27, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

Abu Dhabi, London-Solar Impulse 2 started a first-of-its-kind 16-month flight without using a drop of fossil fuel and concluded its epic journey in the early hours of Tuesday morning, returning to Abu Dhabi. The aircraft arrived at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu...

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The Solar Impulse 2. PHOTO: REUTERS

Zero-Fuel ‘Solar Impulse 2’ Flying over Saudi Airspace

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 14, 2016 | World

The Saudi Aviation Authority granted the Solar Impulse 2 plane to fly over Saudi Arabia for two days. The aircraft will be flying over Saudi Arabia as of Friday July 15, 2016 coming from Cairo and heading to its last destination Abu-Dhabi, SPA reported. Solar Impulse...