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ABB to upgrade power network at Dubai International Airport

The upgraded system will connect to the existing field devices namely remote terminal units, bay control units and main distribution boards, and increase the operational reliability and efficiency of the power network to support a large-scale airport expansion plan. (Image source: Isna Menneveux/Flickr)
Power and automation technology group ABB will upgrade its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for the power network at Dubai International Airport
Himoinsa to launch new products and expand presence in 2016

Himoinsa is planning to bring out a new set of gensets, lighting towers and power generation systems. (Image source: Himoinsa)
Spanish genset manufacturer Himoinsa?s turnover in 2015 grew by 15 per cent, with strong sales figures coming in from the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe
GE, Masdar launch leadership programme for women

The training aims to enable them to pursue career opportunities and/or pursue entrepreneurial options in the renewable energy sector. (Image source: bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock)
Training programme expected to create new jobs for women in renewable energy sector
Saudi Arabia?s ICT spending to hit US$36bn next year

Cloud services are also playing a vital role in Saudi Arabia?s digital transformation journey, with more than a third of organisations already investing in them. (Image source: zeljkodan/Shutterstock)
ICT spending in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach almost US$36bn in 2016 as organisations across the Kingdom have started to embrace digital transformation initiatives in an effort to optimise costs and improve business process efficiencies