Masdar and Iberdrola Secure £5.2 Billion Financing for East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Project

London: Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest energy companies, today announced they have reached financial close for the 1.4-gigawatt (GW) East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, in one of the biggest offshore wind transactions this decade. According to Emirates News Agency, project financing facilities totaling £3.6 billion (pound … Read more

Khalifa University to Launch Cooperative Education from Fall 2026 Across Engineering, Computing Fields

Abu dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it will be launching Cooperative Education (Co-op) courses from Fall 2026, integrating academic learning with practical hands-on experience in engineering and computing fields. Each co-op semester spans 6 months, with the first earning 2 credits, while eligibility criteria include those with a CGPA of 3.25 … Read more

Global Coal Demand to Remain Steady Through 2026 Amid Market Fluctuations

Abu dhabi: Global coal demand is likely to remain broadly unchanged this year and next, despite short-term fluctuations across several major markets in the first half of 2025, according to the IEA’s latest update on the sector released today. According to Emirates News Agency, the Coal Mid-Year Update shows that global coal demand increased to … Read more

UAE Hosts Over 17,600 Afghans Before Their Departure to Final Destinations

Abu dhabi: As part of its humanitarian commitment and swift response during crises, the UAE hosted 17,619 Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan since August 2021, prior to their resettlement in third countries. This initiative was conducted in cooperation with international partners to support the Afghan people amid the country’s exceptional circumstances. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more

Kuwait Condemns Israeli Knesset Motion to Annex West Bank

Kuwait city: Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Thursday its strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s motion to annex the occupied West Bank and impose its sovereignty, an act seen as a challenge to international law. According to Emirates News Agency, a statement from the ministry, circulated via KUNA, described the move as a … Read more