Tata Communications and Intertec Systems expand partnership, set up Cyber Security Operations Centre in UAE

      Tata Communications International Pte Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Communications Ltd., a global digital ecosystem enabler has extended its partnership with Intertec Systems, a leading system integrator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to offer managed services in the region. As part of the partnership, Tata Communications brings its Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and managed security services to bolster the cyber defence of enterprises in the region.

The SOC provides managed security services bundled with cyber-threat intelligence to secure the enterprises' mission-critical information, offering world-class insights to help safeguard and protect their business. The services allow enterprises to focus more on their core business and utilise their key resources for critical projects vital for their growth. The partnership will bring innovative Security solutions, Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC), Cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT) coupled with Intertec Systems service support and know-how of the enterprise market in the region.

Intertec Systems' state-of-the-art facility responds to customers' demand for an affordable, in-country, and technically advanced SOC built by Tata Communications that improves security incident detection and mitigates the significant consequences of cyberattacks, such as financial losses and damage to reputation. As part of the managed SOC services, Tata Communications provides real-time analytics with advanced intelligence, leveraging automation and information enrichment; monitored 24x7.

This is based on Tata Communications dynamic cybersecurity solution, allowing people and processes to be integrated seamlessly and comprehensively into the security foundation. Tata Communications has certified professionals to counter growing risks and ramifications of cyber security breaches regardless of source, time of day, or attack type.

"The increasing pace of technology adoption in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including remote work tools and migration to the cloud, has made many enterprises operate more efficiently and open new business avenues. The downside is it has also made enterprises more vulnerable to cyberattacks," said Naresh Kothari, MD, and President, of Intertec Systems. "Strong partnerships aid us to advance digitalisation in the GCC. By creating an integrated offering with Tata Communications, we are adding value for our customers by bringing local and global expertise. Together, we have the capability to address various cyber security risks."

"We are glad to expand our  partnership with Intertec Systems to enable enterprises in the UAE to lead in a digital-first world," said Vaneet Mehta, Region Head, Middle East, Central Asia & Africa, Tata Communications. "Our combined forces bring global expertise with local experience to help customers digitally transform with agility and flexibility. The next-gen, in-country SOC coupled with our managed SOC services empowers customers to take a proactive and predictive approach to safeguard their digital operations from cloud to edge to end points."

Tata Communications is declared as a Leader in Cyber Resiliency Services by leading global analyst firm NelsonHall in its 2022 NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) Report. The Company is recognised as a Leader in Cyber Resiliency Services due to its end-to-end cyber capabilities, supported by an extensive network services portfolio; plus, its investments in the open extended detection and response (XDR) and in security orchestration automation and response (SOAR) platform for faster threat detection and automated threat response.

About Intertec Systems

Established in 1991, Intertec Systems is a regional IT services specialist in Digital, Business Applications, Managed Services, Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure. We serve Governments, BFSI, Healthcare, and Enterprises across Middle East & India with the capability to execute $10M+ engagements. With local offices in 5 countries, we are supported by our ecosystem of 50+ technology alliances, Delivery capabilities, and Network Operations and Software Delivery Centers. Learn more: www.intertecsystems.com 

About Tata Communications

A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM; BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today's fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world's cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com

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The Annual Reports of Tata Communications Limited are available at www.tatacommunications.com. Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements.

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OANDA named again No. 1 broker for client satisfaction in Singapore

      OANDA had the highest user satisfaction in the Investment Trends 2022 Singapore Leverage Trading Report

OANDA, a market leader in online multi-asset CFD trading services, has been named the top broker for Overall Client Satisfaction in Singapore for the second year in a row by Investment Trends. The results of the multinational financial services market research firm, included in its '2022 Singapore Leverage Trading Report', solidify OANDA's position as a leading CFD broker in the Singapore market.

In addition, OANDA won the best Value for Money and Email Customer Service client satisfaction awards, further demonstrating the company's emphasis on competitive spreads and commitment to excellent client support.

Phil Waters, CEO of OANDA Asia Pacific, said, "We are honoured to be recognised once again by the Singapore trading community. Throughout our 25-year history, we've worked hard to ensure that our platform meets the ever-changing needs of traders, whether through transparent pricing, powerful research tools, or dedicated client services. As such, I believe these awards by Investment Trends clearly acknowledge our ongoing commitment to our clients and our dedication to empowering them to trade smarter."

The Investment Trends report also revealed that CFD/FX trader numbers in Singapore are still higher than pre-pandemic, and that new traders are most often motivated by a desire to learn a new skill and likely to have been prompted to start trading by market volatility and offers.

Further commenting on the report, Phil Waters said, "These findings strengthen our focus on nurturing the relationship with our existing clients and providing a well integrated, multi-asset offering with robust risk management tools."

Investment Trends is a market leading global financial services industry research company, supporting the online brokerage and retail wealth management industry with actionable market insights. They develop and deliver independent, deep insights and research on the behaviours, buying preferences and needs of individual investors and the intermediaries or financial services companies that serve them across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, the UAE, the UK and the USA.

About OANDA

Founded in 1996, OANDA was the first company to share exchange rate data free of charge on the Internet, launching an FX trading platform that helped pioneer the development of web-based currency trading five years later. Today, the OANDA group, which includes OANDA Asia Pacific and other subsidiaries of OANDA Global Corporation, provides online multi-asset trading, currency data and analytics to retail and corporate clients around the globe, demonstrating an unrivaled expertise in foreign exchange. With regulated entities in nine of the world's most active financial markets, OANDA remains dedicated to transforming how the world interacts with trading, enabling clients to trade global market indices, commodities, treasuries, precious metals and currencies on one of the fastest trading platforms in the market.

For more information, please visit oanda.com.

About the report

In its thirteenth annual edition, the 2022 Singapore Leverage Trading Report by Investment Trends provides a detailed analysis of the trading attitudes, behaviours and needs of Singaporean traders of leveraged financial products. It is the largest study of retail investors in Singapore each year. This year's report was based on an online survey of 2,451 responses from Singaporean investors and traders, concluding in September 2022.

About Investment Trends

Investment Trends is the leading researcher in the retail online share dealing and leveraged trading markets globally. We combine our analytical rigour and strategic thinking with the most advanced research and statistical techniques to help our clients gain competitive advantage. We have over 10 years' experience in researching the retail wealth management and global broking markets from which we provide new insights and decision-making support to over 200 leading financial service businesses globally. Investment Trends' clients include a number of global banking organisations, all major online brokers and CFD providers as well as industry regulators, investment platform providers, industry associations and financial planning software providers.www.investmenttrends.com

DISCLAIMER

OANDA Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to conduct the regulated activity of dealing in capital markets products that are over-the-counter derivatives contracts. Leveraged trading carries a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Losses can exceed deposits. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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QNAP Launches 2.5GbE-ready ZFS NAS TVS-hx74, Featuring 12th Gen Intel Core Multi-thread Processors for Virtualization Applications

      QNAP(R) Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, introduced the high-performance TVS-hx74 QuTS hero NAS series, including the 4-bay TVS-h474, 6-bay TVS-h674, and 8-bay TVS-h874 models  that incorporate 12^th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) multi-core/multi-thread processors. Running ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-hx74 ensures data integrity and supports inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync. Featuring PCIe Gen 4 (up to twice the transmission speed of Gen 3) expandability, M.2 NVMe SSD caching, and 2.5GbE connectivity, the reliable TVS-hx74 tackles demanding business challenges in storage, backup, virtualization, and application servers.

"QNAP's TVS-hx74 is the ideal entry-level ZFS NAS with superior reliability for SMBs," said Meiji Chang, General Manager of QNAP, adding "The multi-core processors and versatile expandability also fulfill multi-tasking demands in enterprise IT environments and provide abundant computing resources for virtualization applications."

"We are excited to see QNAP employ Intel's cutting-edge solution within their latest NAS series. The 12^th Gen Intel Core multi-core/multi-thread processors will deliver excellent computing performance for accelerating SMB virtualization applications and graphical demands," said Jason Ziller, General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel Corporation.

The TVS-hx74 adopts 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) and Pentium(R) Gold processors, supports up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR4 memory, and features two 2.5GbE ports that provide increased bandwidth and fault tolerance using Port Trunking. With built-in M.2 2280 PCIe slots, the TVS-hx74 allows using NVMe PCIe SSDs to boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. High-speed PCIe Gen 4 slots are included for extending core NAS functionality, such as adding 10/25GbE network adapters, QM2 cards to add M.2 SSDs and 2.5GbE/10GbE ports, entry-level graphics cards to enable GPU passthrough to virtual machines, and storage expansion cards to connect QNAP expansion enclosures. The HDMI output allows users to directly display multimedia or VM content that are stored or running on the TVS-hx74.

The inclusive App Center provides various install-on-demand apps to further expand the application potential of the TVS-hx74, such as hosting virtual machines and containers (supports LXD, Docker(R) and Kata Containers), facilitating VMware(R)/Hyper-V VM backup, streamlining local/remote/cloud backups, simplifying Google(TM) Workspace and Microsoft 365(R) backup, and much more.

For more information and to view the full QNAP NAS lineup, please visit www.qnap.com. Customers interested in purchasing can request a quote here.

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Casio to Release G-SHOCK with Detachable Bezel in Playfully Unique Designs

      Reviving and Updating the Soft Form of the DW-001

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the newest additions to its family of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches. The new G-B001 watches take the form of the DW-001 released in 1994, now adding a playful touch with detachable bezel.

With its Capsule Tough design, which fully enveloped the case in resin to provide a unique shock resistant structure, the original DW-001 introduced a new sensibility by departing from the conventional rugged, hard designs. The power and strength of G-SHOCK conveyed in a new curved, soft form proved popular.

The new G-B001 watches take the DW-001 design concept further, combining the idea of wrapping the watch with the thrill of popping open a toy capsule from a vending machine. The detachable bezel on this shock-resistant watch allows users to mix and match components to choose a favorite look that best suits their style for the day.

Retaining the soft DW-001 form, the new watches feature a double-bezel design that allows users to detach the resin bezel to reveal the metal bezel below, much like the design of a toy capsule. The resin bezel stays true to the DW-001 design with a two-tone color scheme, while hairline and mirror finishes on the individual components of the metal bezel offer a more sophisticated look and feel. This design highlights the different character of the resin and metal bezels, delivering a watch that is pop and sophisticated at the same time.

The G-B001MVE also includes an interchangeable resin bezel and band, offering even more design combinations for users to mix and match to their taste.

More information: https://www.casio.com/intl/news/2022/1201-G-B001/

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MAG UNVEILS AED 3 BILLION KETURAH RESERVE AT MEYDAN, DUBAI

 

• The project is the first in the Middle East to propose residential ' Bio Living ,' a lifestyle immersed in nature.

MAG, the leading real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of Keturah Reserve, an AED 3 billion exclusive and innovative new luxury residential development in Meydan, one of Dubai's most sought-after residential areas. The project offers transformational living through the design of space and is the first residential development in the Middle East to immerse residents in nature through the 'Bio Living' concept that incorporates nature into the built environment to improve the physical, mental and emotional health of its occupants. Keturah Reserve is scheduled to be completed by Q2 2025.

Keturah Reserve will feature super homes comprising of villas and one-,two-,three,and four-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the project include expansive communal spaces, an outdoor pool, women's and men's gyms, spas, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.  

Other activities at the project include a pilates studio, a water bike pool, silk rope classes, and rooftop meditation and yoga spaces, all designed to strengthen the body's core from the inside out.

Keturah Reserve is a place to tend to the inner self, inspired by the 'from the inside out' concept. All amenities, activities and food and beverage services are curated with that in mind.

At the heart of the project lies The Park, a lushly landscaped space across 300,000 square feet for residents to recharge and socialise, shaded by thousand-year-old olive trees sourced globally as reminders of Al Gaddah family's origins as olive tree farmers and plantation owners.

Keturah Reserve's homes are angled to capture and maximise natural daylight, gently diffusing it throughout the interior without heat or glare. Double-volume interior spaces increase the flow of naturally cooled air, reducing the need for air conditioning. The open-plan spaces are also designed without corridors or hallways, with custom-designed furniture and fixtures produced for each space to optimise the flow of passage.

Keturah Reserve, which is part of the new luxury real estate and hospitality brand Keturah, is designed by renowned architect Charlie Wu.

In his comments, Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Chairman of MAG, said: "Keturah Reserve is uniquely conceived and designed with every detail crafted meticulously to elevate and enrich the lives of its residents. The project is the epitome of luxury living with a real sense of community."

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Wib pioneers industry-first API PenTesting-as-a-Service

      The API security trailblazer takes matters into its own hands as it launches an innovative service that champions compliance, risk assessment and API visibility

Wib, the fast-growing cybersecurity startup pioneering a new era in API security, today announced an industry-first API PenTesting-as-a-Service (PTaaS) designed to help organizations proactively cover the latest PCI-DSS 4.0 mandates for testing application security, APIs, and vulnerabilities in Business Logic.

According to Gartner, 90% of web-enabled applications will expose more attack surface via APIs than in the user interface (UI), and API abuses will become the most-frequent attack vector. In recognition of this changing attack landscape, Wib's PTaaS solution supports the evolving requirements for frameworks such as PCI DSS as they adapt to the realities of modern web security, where API traffic is already 91% of web traffic, but API coverage in penetration testing is often lacking.      

For organizations covered by PCI-DSS' strict requirements for application penetration testing, which as of version 4.0 specifically includes API abuse and attacks on business logic, Wib's unique offering provides on-demand API Pen Testing specifically designed to provide solid validation of API security posture to support assertions of compliance for PCI and other frameworks and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, SOC-2, ISO, NIST, and others.

Wib is uniquely positioned to spearhead this innovative approach. Utilizing the skill of Wib's Offensive Security team, Wib will deliver 'inception to report' in just three weeks, including:

-  Full assessment report of all identified vulnerabilities

-  A risk severity score, based on NIST cyber matrix calculator

-  Contextual remediation report for all vulnerabilities that have been found

-  Remediation road map plan with implementation suggestions, as well as post-remediation validation as required by PCI standards

-  Dedicated training and consultancy session with Wib's Security Specialists      

Wib's ground-breaking service is designed to be unintrusive and hassle-free for customers as Wib simulates attacks against their APIs without ever having to connect to their systems, and when combined with the Wib platform, is the only offering that provides complete visibility, an automatic inventory, auto-generated API documentation, and simulated attacks against test and / or production systems. Wib's unique and holistic approach is the only way to truly protect your API ecosystem all the way from your source code, through production traffic, to professionally validated attacks on your API business logic from a professional API hacker's  perspective from the outside. 

"We've always said that your defense should be informed by the offense, and with Wib's world-leading team of API Penetration Testers, we're uniquely positioned to provide validation of the security posture of APIs and the applications that use them from the same lens as the external attacker." adds Chuck Herrin, CTO of Wib. "That is a critical piece we often find missing, and our team is built to fill this gap so our customers can find, understand and protect their APIs as they race to secure their evolving attack surface. Our goal is to make it safe to innovate and help our customers ensure the security, risk, and compliance of the API ecosystems powering their business."

http://www.wib.com/api-pen-testing-as-a-service

About Wib

Wib is pioneering a new era in API security with its industry-first holistic API security platform. Providing continuous and complete visibility and control across the entire API ecosystem, Wib enables developers to code with confidence and security teams to secure with surety.

Wib's elite team of developers, attackers, defenders and seasoned cybersecurity professionals draw on real-world experience and expertise to help define and develop innovative technology solutions that enable customers with the identity, inventory and integrity of every API, wherever it may be within the development lifecycle, without compromising development or stifling innovation.

Wib US contact:

Nazli Ekim
Zonic Group
nekim@zonicgroup.com
+44 (0) 7384 220223
+1 917 355 9650

Wib UK contact:

Mark Waite
Cohesive Communications
markw@wearecohesive.com
+44 7774 265444

รางหมายเลข 1 ของโครงการโรงไฟฟ้าพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ของเซี่ยงไฮ้ อิเล็กทริก ในดูไบเชื่อมต่อกับกริดแล้ว

 

เป็นโครงการพลังงานความร้อนจากแสงอาทิตย์ที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลกในแง่ของความจุติดตั้ง ขนาดการลงทุน และความร้อนสำรองจากเกลือหลอมเหลว

เมื่อวันที่ 29 พฤศจิกายน (ตามเวลาดูไบ) รางหมายเลข 1 ของโรงไฟฟ้าพลังความร้อนขนาด 700 เมกะวัตต์ และโรงไฟฟ้าพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ขนาด 250 เมกะวัตต์ของเซี่ยงไฮ้ อิเล็กทริก (Shanghai Electric) ในดูไบ ประสบความสำเร็จในการผลิตกระแสไฟฟ้าที่เชื่อมต่อกับกริดแล้ว ถือเป็นก้าวสำคัญตลอดเส้นทางของบริษัทในการตีตลาดพลังงานหมุนเวียน โรงงานแห่งนี้ได้ส่งมอบค่าพารามิเตอร์ทางเทคนิคชั้นยอดและการทำงานที่เชื่อถือได้ของทั้งอุปกรณ์หลักและอุปกรณ์เสริม จัดหาพลังงานความร้อนจากแสงอาทิตย์ที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อมให้กับชุมชนท้องถิ่นเป็นครั้งแรก

โครงการที่เซี่ยงไฮ้ อิเล็กทริก กรุ๊ป (Shanghai Electric Group) เป็นผู้รับเหมา เป็นเฟสที่สี่ของโรงไฟฟ้าพลังความร้อนและพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ที่พัฒนาโดยการไฟฟ้าและประปาของดูไบ (DEWA) ในสวนโซลาร์โมฮัมเหม็ด บิน ราชิด อัล มักตูม หรือเอ็มบีอาร์ (Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park หรือ MBR) การเชื่อมต่อโรงงานเข้ากับกริดถือเป็นการบรรลุเป้าหมายสำคัญในแผนงานโลกาภิวัตน์ของเซี่ยงไฮ้ อิเล็กทริก โครงการนี้สร้างขึ้นบนทาวเวอร์ชั้นนำของโลกและใช้ประโยชน์จากเทคโนโลยีการผลิตไฟฟ้าพลังงานความร้อนจากแสงอาทิตย์ระบบราง ทำให้ก้าวข้ามข้อจำกัดที่สถานีไฟฟ้าพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์แบบเดิมไม่สามารถผลิตไฟฟ้าได้ในตอนกลางคืน และทำให้โครงการนี้เป็นต้นแบบการสาธิตสำหรับโครงการหนึ่งแถบหนึ่งเส้นทาง (Belt and Road) ของรัฐบาลจีน และความพยายามในการบรรลุเป้าหมายความเป็นกลางทางคาร์บอนระดับโลก

โมดูลเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์ขนาด 250 เมกะวัตต์ กระจายอยู่ในตำแหน่งที่ไม่ได้ใช้งานเพื่อเพิ่มการใช้งานของโรงงานให้ได้สูงสุด ในขณะที่โรงงานพลังงานความร้อนจากแสงอาทิตย์ขนาด 700 เมกะวัตต์ประกอบด้วยยูนิตแบบรางขนาด 200 เมกะวัตต์ 3 ยูนิต และยูนิตแบบทาวเวอร์ 100 เมกะวัตต์ 1 ยูนิต เป็นโครงการเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์แบบสแตนด์อโลนที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลก โดยมีพื้นที่ 44 ตารางกิโลเมตร (ประมาณ 17 ตารางไมล์) เทียบเท่ากับสนามฟุตบอลมาตรฐานกว่า 6,000 สนาม หรือจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมิน 100 แห่ง โครงการนี้ใช้เกลือหลอมเหลวประมาณ 560,000 ตันและเฮลิโอสแตต 70,000 แผ่น แต่ละแผ่นมีขนาดประมาณ 25 ตารางเมตร โครงการนี้จำเป็นต้องใช้ปริมาณดินเพื่อปรับพื้นที่ทะเลทรายประมาณ 40 ล้านลูกบาศก์เมตร เท่ากับปริมาณน้ำใน 'สนามลูกบาศก์น้ำ' (Water Cubes) 41 สนาม (ศูนย์กีฬาทางน้ำที่มีชื่อเสียงที่อุทยานโอลิมปิกในกรุงปักกิ่ง) หรือเท่ากับปริมาณทรายและกรวดที่ใช้ในการสร้างเกาะเทียมที่รองรับสะพานฮ่องกง-จูไห่-มาเก๊า 2 เกาะ โรงงานแห่งนี้สูงถึง 262 เมตร (ประมาณ 860 ฟุต) เป็นโครงการพลังงานความร้อนจากแสงอาทิตย์แบบทาวเวอร์ที่สูงที่สุดในโลก นอกจากนี้ ยังมีเทคโนโลยีการเปิดสล็อตเชิงพาณิชย์ที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลกด้วยระยะการเปิด 8.2 เมตร การดำเนินงานของโรงงานทดแทนการเผาไหม้ถ่านหินมาตรฐาน 2 ล้านตันต่อปี ปัจจัยทั้งหมดเหล่านี้รวมกันทำให้เป็นโครงการพลังงานความร้อนจากแสงอาทิตย์ที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลกในแง่ของความจุติดตั้ง ขนาดการลงทุน และความร้อนสำรองจากเกลือหลอมเหลว

ทำเลที่ตั้งที่อยู่กลางทะเลทราย ซึ่งอุณหภูมิในตอนกลางวันอาจสูงถึงเกือบ 50 องศาเซลเซียส (122 องศาฟาเรนไฮต์) ประกอบกับผลกระทบจากการแพร่ระบาดของโรคโควิด-19 และปัจจัยอื่น ๆ ทำให้โครงการประสบปัญหาหลายประการระหว่างการก่อสร้าง ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการเพิ่มขึ้นของต้นทุนโดยรวม (ซึ่งต้นทุนวัตถุดิบเพิ่มขึ้นมากที่สุด) ความล่าช้าในการขนส่ง ปัญหาในด้านห่วงโซ่อุปทานในการผลิตอุปกรณ์ และการขาดแคลนพนักงานอย่างรุนแรง การใช้โซลูชันที่สร้างสรรค์และการเตรียมการล่วงหน้าอย่างพิถีพิถัน ทำให้ฝ่ายก่อสร้างโครงการเอาชนะปัญหาทางเทคนิคหลายประการเพื่อบรรลุเป้าหมายสำคัญนี้ได้

พลังงานจะถูกเก็บไว้ในยูนิตแบบรางและแบบทาวเวอร์ เมื่อยูนิตทั้งหมดทำงาน จะสามารถผลิตพลังงานได้อย่างต่อเนื่องสูงสุด 13.5 ชั่วโมงในเวลากลางคืน และ 15 ชั่วโมงในช่วงที่สภาพอากาศแปรปรวน เมื่อโครงการทั้งหมดเสร็จสมบูรณ์ จะทำให้ดูไบเข้าใกล้เป้าหมายพลังงานสะอาดในปี 2593 เพื่อจัดหาพลังงานสะอาดให้กับครอบครัวในท้องถิ่น 320,000 ครัวเรือน และลดการปล่อยคาร์บอนลง 1.6 ล้านตันต่อปีได้มากขึ้น

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