Around 10 per cent of Emirati homes in Dubai will start generating their own electricity by the end of this year.
Solar panels, as well as energy-saving lights and equipment, will be installed in the houses for free, with DEWA bearing all the expenses.
The initiative is part of Dubai’s 50-year charter announced earlier this year, to improve all aspects of life in the emirate.
DEWA has awarded the project to six contractors who will start work immediately.
Parkin and e& to roll out 30-minute EV charging stations in Dubai
Parkin, Dubai's largest paid parking services provider, has partnered with a subsidiary of e& to roll out 200 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the city, and reduce charging time to under 30 minutes.
Dubai Humanitarian leads tribute in honour of killed aid workers
Dubai Humanitarian on Tuesday convened a community gathering alongside some UN offices to honour the "sacrifices of humanitarian workers" and to reaffirm that aid workers must never be a target, as the globe marked World Humanitarian Day.
UAE joins efforts to extinguish Montenegro wildfires
A UAE taskforce has been dispatched to support efforts to extinguish the wildfires in Montenegro, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Ancient Christian cross discovered in Abu Dhabi
Archeologists in Abu Dhabi discovered a Christian faith cross moulded onto a plaque that has been dated to the 7th or 8th century on Sir Bani Yas Island, as the emirate reignites efforts to unearth its history.
Scattered rainfall expected in UAE over coming days, NCM says
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced some scattered areas of the country are expected to experience rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hatta hydroelectric plant begins power export trial to Dubai grid
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the start of trial operations of electricity export from the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta to Dubai.
UAE's 'Lifeline' project progresses to ease Gaza water shortage
The UAE's "Lifeline" water project that aims to supply clean, drinkable water to over 600,000 Palestinians in the southern parts of the Gaza Strip is progressing well.
UAE sends critical aid to assist Democratic Republic of Congo after May floods
The UAE has provided critical humanitarian aid to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after devastating floods in May displaced hundreds of people and left several parts damaged.
Khamzat Chimaev receives hero's welcome in Abu Dhabi
UFC world champion Khamzat Chimaev was accorded a special reception in Abu Dhabi after lifting the middleweight world title in Chicago.
UAE rescue team battles Albania wildfires with 18 aerial operations
The UAE rescue team has carried out 18 aerial operations using two Black Hawk helicopters as they work alongside Albanian authorities in containing raging wildfires in the country.
Digital Dubai reveals first virtual Emirati family
Digital Dubai on Monday unveiled the first virtual Emirati family, with an AI-powered child named "Latifa" introducing herself, parents, and sibling in a video posted on social media.
Dubai Police foil $25 million pink diamond heist in eight hours
Dubai Police has arrested three people for stealing a pink diamond worth $25 million, shortly before the detainees reportedly intended to ship the 21 carat precious gem to another country.
Abu Dhabi launches newborn genetic screening programme
Abu Dhabi has rolled out a newborn genetic screening programme for Emirati nationals across several hospitals, to enable early detection and diagnosis of genetic conditions.
UAE Central Bank suspends licence of YAS Takaful
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the licence of YAS Takaful for its failure to comply with the regulatory framework governing insurance companies in the country.
Sharjah's deputy ruler meets Egyptian Minister of Justice in Cairo
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, has discussed ways to enhance judicial collaboration with Egypt during talks with the country's Minister of Justice Adnan Fanjari.
UAE carries out more aid operations for Gaza
The UAE continued its air drops under 'Birds of Goodness' on Sunday in efforts to provide essential aid for Palestinians in Gaza.
UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria over bus crash victims
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria and conveyed condolences after a passenger bus crash in the capital city of Algiers left dozens dead and several more injured.
UAE and Samsung launch AI youth programme
The UAE has teamed up with Samsung for the third edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus that trains young people in key areas of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, data analysis and the Internet of Things.
UAE rescue team continues to battle Albania wildfires
The UAE rescue team is continuing its efforts to battle wildfires spreading across several parts of Albania, in coordination with relevant authorities in the country.
UAE leaders congratulate Indonesia
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
Parkin, Dubai's largest paid parking services provider, has partnered with a subsidiary of e& to roll out 200 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the city, and reduce charging time to under 30 minutes.
Dubai Humanitarian on Tuesday convened a community gathering alongside some UN offices to honour the "sacrifices of humanitarian workers" and to reaffirm that aid workers must never be a target, as the globe marked World Humanitarian Day.
A UAE taskforce has been dispatched to support efforts to extinguish the wildfires in Montenegro, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
