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Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Avaya Discuss Enhancing Cooperation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, discussed their long-standing strategic partnership.

Key Points: 
  • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, discussed their long-standing strategic partnership.
  • This occurred during a meeting between HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and both Alan Masarek, CEO of Avaya and Nidal Abou-Ltaif, Senior Vice President – Global Head of Sales, Avaya, and President, Avaya International.
  • Based on Avaya technology, DEWA’s Customer Care Centre, delivered and managed by Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA.
  • The digital arm of DEWA was ranked among the top three Dubai government call centres in the assessment conducted by the Dubai Model Centre in partnership with Digital Dubai Authority.

Driving Action for Global Climate Change: Over 1000 global industry leaders to convene in Dubai at upcoming Future Sustainability Forum hosted by DIFC

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

- 2-day inaugural Future Sustainability Forum set to attract 1000+ industry leaders, 50+ speakers, representing 30+ countries, 4-5 October 2023.

Key Points: 
  • - 2-day inaugural Future Sustainability Forum set to attract 1000+ industry leaders, 50+ speakers, representing 30+ countries, 4-5 October 2023.
  • Mohammad AlBlooshi, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Innovation Hub, said: "We are thrilled to welcome over 1000 global leaders to the inaugural Dubai and the Future Sustainability Forum.
  • The Forum will focus on mobilising sustainable finance and innovation by connecting industry leaders, investors, tech disruptors, and policy makers, and help channel investment flows between the global north and global south, to accelerate climate action.
  • To register for the Future Sustainability Forum visit: www.futuresustainabilityforum.com.

Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses signing of agreement between Masdar and DEWA to deliver 6th phase of world's largest single-site solar park PV Project

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

This phase will power over half a million residences while reducing carbon emissions by 2.36 million tonnes annually.

Key Points: 
  • This phase will power over half a million residences while reducing carbon emissions by 2.36 million tonnes annually.
  • All phases of this landmark project are expected to be completed by 2030, with a total investment of AED50 billion.
  • The current total production capacity of solar projects at the solar park is 2,427MW.
  • His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said: "Being awarded this landmark renewable energy project on the world's largest single-site solar park is another significant milestone for Masdar.

Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses signing of agreement between Masdar and DEWA to deliver 6th phase of world's largest single-site solar park PV Project

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

This phase will power over half a million residences while reducing carbon emissions by 2.36 million tonnes annually.

Key Points: 
  • This phase will power over half a million residences while reducing carbon emissions by 2.36 million tonnes annually.
  • All phases of this landmark project are expected to be completed by 2030, with a total investment of AED50 billion.
  • The current total production capacity of solar projects at the solar park is 2,427MW.
  • His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said: "Being awarded this landmark renewable energy project on the world's largest single-site solar park is another significant milestone for Masdar.

Gupshup Launches Domain-Specific ACE LLM to Transform Conversational Experiences

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gupshup, the world's leading conversational engagement platform, today announced the launch of ACE LLM, a family of domain-specific Large Language Models specialized for functions such as marketing, commerce, support, HR & IT, and industries like banking, retail, utilities and more. Built upon foundation models such as Meta's Llama 2, OpenAI GPT-3.5 Turbo, Mosaic MPT, Flan T-5, and others, ACE LLM has been meticulously adapted for specific industries and functions and is also equipped with enterprise-grade safety controls and guardrails.

Key Points: 
  • Built atop foundation models, ACE LLM is fine-tuned for specific industries and functions, with built-in guardrails and controls.
  • ACE LLM empowers enterprises to quickly and effectively transform conversational experiences across various stages of the customer lifecycle.
  • ACE LLM can be even more powerful in conjunction with the journeys built in Gupshup's Conversational Engagement Platform to enable goal-oriented business conversations that drive conversions.
  • Gupshup is excited to launch the ACE LLM family of domain models, which are custom-built to fill this gap, thereby enabling enterprises to transform their customer experiences."

Gupshup Launches Domain-Specific ACE LLM to Transform Conversational Experiences

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gupshup, the world's leading conversational engagement platform, today announced the launch of ACE LLM, a family of domain-specific Large Language Models specialized for functions such as marketing, commerce, support, HR & IT, and industries like banking, retail, utilities and more. Built upon foundation models such as Meta's Llama 2, OpenAI GPT-3.5 Turbo, Mosaic MPT, Flan T-5, and others, ACE LLM has been meticulously adapted for specific industries and functions and is also equipped with enterprise-grade safety controls and guardrails.

Key Points: 
  • Built atop foundation models, ACE LLM is fine-tuned for specific industries and functions, with built-in guardrails and controls.
  • ACE LLM empowers enterprises to quickly and effectively transform conversational experiences across various stages of the customer lifecycle.
  • ACE LLM can be even more powerful in conjunction with the journeys built in Gupshup's Conversational Engagement Platform to enable goal-oriented business conversations that drive conversions.
  • Gupshup is excited to launch the ACE LLM family of domain models, which are custom-built to fill this gap, thereby enabling enterprises to transform their customer experiences."

FIVE: THE FIRST AND ONLY HOTELS IN THE UAE TO OBTAIN INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS (i-RECs)

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the UAE's 'Year of Sustainability, FIVE has become the first and only hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the UAE's 'Year of Sustainability, FIVE has become the first and only hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.
  • HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said, "I congratulate FIVE on becoming the first and only hotel in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certification Foundation (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.
  • FIVE's commitment to sustainability is a role model for other businesses in the UAE and around the world at all levels."
  • Kabir Mulchandani, Chairman and Founder, FIVE comments on FIVE's stellar achievement, "Ahead of COP28, FIVE's electric milestone demonstrates the power of collaborative innovation when two future-focused changemakers (FIVE and DEWA) come together in pursuit of Sustainable Development."

FIVE: THE FIRST AND ONLY HOTELS IN THE UAE TO OBTAIN INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS (i-RECs)

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

 DUBAI, UAE, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the UAE's 'Year of Sustainability, FIVE has become the first and only hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the UAE's 'Year of Sustainability, FIVE has become the first and only hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.
  • HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said, "I congratulate FIVE on becoming the first and only hotel in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certification Foundation (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.
  • FIVE's commitment to sustainability is a role model for other businesses in the UAE and around the world at all levels."
  • Kabir Mulchandani, Chairman and Founder, FIVE comments on FIVE's stellar achievement, "Ahead of COP28, FIVE's electric milestone demonstrates the power of collaborative innovation when two future-focused changemakers (FIVE and DEWA) come together in pursuit of Sustainable Development."

Calling Innovators and Industry Leaders: Secure Your Spot at WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2023

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started receiving applications from exhibitors and companies from around the world to participate in the 25th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS).

Key Points: 
  • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started receiving applications from exhibitors and companies from around the world to participate in the 25th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS).
  • “WETEX and DSS supports the pioneering efforts of the UAE and Dubai in the field of climate action and the UAE’s leadership of the region’s efforts to achieve net-zero.
  • The 24th WETEX and DSS attracted 1,750 companies from 55 countries and 64 local and international sponsors.
  • The exhibition also hosted many meetings between companies, government and private institutions, and investors through the Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) platforms.

DEWA Launches Its Second Nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2 to Enhance Its Operations and Improve Efficiency

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully launched its second nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2 aboard the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.

Key Points: 
  • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully launched its second nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2 aboard the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.
  • The nanosatellite was designed and developed by Emiratis at DEWA’s Research and Development Centre, in collaboration with NanoAvionics in Lithuania.
  • DEWA SAT-2, a 6U nanosatellite, features a high-resolution camera (4.7 metres) that will be used for Earth observation missions.
  • DEWA launched DEWA SAT-1 in January 2022, becoming the first utility in the world to use nanosatellites to improve operations, maintenance and planning of electricity and water networks.