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World’s largest solar power plant unveiled in UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) inaugurated the world’s largest concentrated solar power plant- Shams 1, a $600-million project produce 100 Megawatt of electricity which can suffice electricity needs of 20,000 homes. With this new solar project, Masdar will be producing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Saudi women get 20% quota in all-male Shura Council
As per the latest decrees of Saudi King Abdullah, Saudi Arabian women will have a 20% quota in the all-male consultative Shura Council. The King appointed 30 women to the 150 member Council marking a historic first as he pushes ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UAE approves extradition pact with India
The UAE cabinet approved an extradition treaty with India which will facilitate the transfer of convicts to spend the remaining jail term in their home country. The agreement is expected to help around 1,200 Indian prisoners who have been languishing ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UAE approves extradition pact with India
The UAE cabinet approved an extradition treaty with India which will facilitate the transfer of convicts to spend the remaining jail term in their home country. The agreement is expected to help around 1,200 Indian prisoners who have been languishing ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UAE announces two-month amnesty to illegal residents to leave the country, includes 45,000 Indians
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced two-month amnesty to illegal residents to either leave the country without penalty or regularize their visas. The amnesty will end on February 3. The gulf country has around 45,000 Indians staying illegally. To tackle ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs