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UAE Water Aid extends application deadline for 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to end of May

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.

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  • b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.
  • This extension will give a better opportunity for participants to complete their applications, as well as attract companies, R&D centres, research institutes, innovators and young people from around the world to promote their innovative technologies and contribute to finding sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity.\n"In light of the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications, so that all those wishing to participate have the opportunity to complete their registration, and contribute to providing innovative and sustainable technologies to provide safe drinking water to those in need, wherever they are," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia UAE.\nThe 3rd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award expanded its scope to include new technologies that produce, distribute, store, monitor, desalinate and purify water using renewable energy, in addition to adding the Innovative Crisis Solutions Award to the three previous award categories: The Innovative Projects Award, the Innovative R&D Award, and the Innovative Individual Award.\nCompanies, research centres, R&D institutes, innovators and youth from all over the world, who have developed innovative technologies capable of addressing the challenge of water scarcity, are encouraged to register for the 3rd Award by 31 May 2021.
  • Applicants must register via the website: https://www.suqia.ae/ar/awards\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uae-water-aid-extends-applicatio...\n'

UAE Water Aid extends application deadline for 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to end of May

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 3, 2021
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Government, United Arab Emirates

b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.

Key Points: 
  • b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.
  • This extension will give a better opportunity for participants to complete their applications, as well as attract companies, R&D centres, research institutes, innovators and young people from around the world to promote their innovative technologies and contribute to finding sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity.\n"In light of the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications, so that all those wishing to participate have the opportunity to complete their registration, and contribute to providing innovative and sustainable technologies to provide safe drinking water to those in need, wherever they are," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia UAE.\nThe 3rd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award expanded its scope to include new technologies that produce, distribute, store, monitor, desalinate and purify water using renewable energy, in addition to adding the Innovative Crisis Solutions Award to the three previous award categories: The Innovative Projects Award, the Innovative R&D Award, and the Innovative Individual Award.\nCompanies, research centres, R&D institutes, innovators and youth from all over the world, who have developed innovative technologies capable of addressing the challenge of water scarcity, are encouraged to register for the 3rd Award by 31 May 2021.
  • Applicants must register via the website: https://www.suqia.ae/ar/awards\n'

Amid the Global Crisis, UNDP and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) Launch Global Knowledge Index 2020

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.
  • "The Index employs a participatory approach implemented by a multidisciplinary core team and advisory board.
  • GKI 2020 revealed that Switzerland retained its number-one rank for the fourth year, followed by the USA and Finland.
  • The UNDP and MBRF were determined to release this edition of the Global Knowledge Index in difficult and exceptional times, continuing their pledge to harness the power of knowledge and to contribute to achieving sustainable development in the Arab region and beyond.

Amid the Global Crisis, UNDP and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) Launch Global Knowledge Index 2020

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Economy, Dubai, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, United Nations Development Programme, Articles, Government

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.
  • "The Index employs a participatory approach implemented by a multidisciplinary core team and advisory board.
  • GKI 2020 revealed that Switzerland retained its number-one rank for the fourth year, followed by the USA and Finland.
  • The UNDP and MBRF were determined to release this edition of the Global Knowledge Index in difficult and exceptional times, continuing their pledge to harness the power of knowledge and to contribute to achieving sustainable development in the Arab region and beyond.

DEWA Innovation Centre and 800MW 3rd Phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Inaugurated

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authoritys (DEWAs) Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world.

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  • HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authoritys (DEWAs) Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world.
  • The solar park has a planned capacity of 5,000MW by 2030, with investments up to AED50 billion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201126005645/en/
    DEWA Innovation Centre and 800MW 3rd phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park inaugurated (Photo: AETOSWire)
    HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, about the Innovation Centre, which is a global hub for renewable and clean energy innovation.
  • By implementing the IPP model, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park projects have recorded the worlds lowest solar power prices five times in a row.

Suqia UAE Opens Registration for 3rd Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award and Adds a New Category

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has opened registration for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.

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  • The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has opened registration for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.
  • The award, with total prizes worth USD 1 million, aims to find sustainable and innovative solutions for water scarcity.
  • Suqia has upscaled the award to include new technologies to produce, distribute, store, monitor, desalinate and purify water using renewable energy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201124005539/en/
    Suqia UAE opens registration for 3rd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award and adds a new category (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Suqia has added the Innovative Crisis Solutions Award to the three existing categories: Innovative Projects Award, Innovative Individual Award, and Innovative Research and Development Award.

GivePower Takes Home Top Honor on Global Stage for its Innovative, Solar-Powered Water Farm Technology

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Friday, February 7, 2020
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.
  • With the help and support of the UAE Water Aid Foundation, GivePower will be able to continue deploying Solar Water Farms for people in critical need of access to clean drinking water.
  • These Solar Water Farms can operate 24 hours a day, utilizing battery storage technology, and are housed in 20-foot shipping containers.
  • Three of every ten people in the world face life-threatening water scarcity challenges as the global water crisis keeps growing at an alarming rate.

GivePower Takes Home Top Honor on Global Stage for its Innovative, Solar-Powered Water Farm Technology

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.
  • With the help and support of the UAE Water Aid Foundation, GivePower will be able to continue deploying Solar Water Farms for people in critical need of access to clean drinking water.
  • These Solar Water Farms can operate 24 hours a day, utilizing battery storage technology, and are housed in 20-foot shipping containers.
  • Three of every ten people in the world face life-threatening water scarcity challenges as the global water crisis keeps growing at an alarming rate.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Honours 10 Winners From 8 Countries at 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, Reveals UAE Water Aid Foundation

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured 10 winners in the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured 10 winners in the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.
  • The Award was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to encourage research institutions, individuals, and innovators from around the world to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity that use solar power.
  • The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, oversees the award, which has three main categories: Innovative Projects Award, Innovative Research and Development Award, and the Innovative Individual Award.
  • In the Innovative Projects Award for Small Projects, GivePower Foundation from the USA came first for its BLU Drop Solar Water Farm.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Honours 10 Winners From 8 Countries at 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, Reveals UAE Water Aid Foundation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 30, 2020
United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Government of Dubai, Politicians, Emirate of Dubai, Asia, Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, Latifa Al Maktoum

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured 10 winners in the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured 10 winners in the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.
  • The Award was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to encourage research institutions, individuals, and innovators from around the world to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity that use solar power.
  • The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, oversees the award, which has three main categories: Innovative Projects Award, Innovative Research and Development Award, and the Innovative Individual Award.
  • In the Innovative Projects Award for Small Projects, GivePower Foundation from the USA came first for its BLU Drop Solar Water Farm.