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District cooling firm Empower bagged the Guinness World Record for the highest capacity district cooling plant, in recognition of its Business Bay District Cooling project in Dubai, which holds a connected capacity of nearly 241.3k refrigeration tons (RT) and an ultimate capacity of 451.5k RT, according to the Dubai Media Office. The project — which includes nine cooling plants, four of which are currently operational — serves 188 buildings across Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Dubai Water Canal.
Artificial Intelligence Minister Omar Al Olama has been recognized in Time Magazine’s Time100 Next list, due to his role as a “significant player in [the] critically important fields]” of artificial intelligence and digital economy. The list identifies 100 emerging leaders globally who are driving advancement in their respective fields.
ADX-listed healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings was lauded by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of eight organizations globally leading efforts to tackle the health impacts of climate change, with ambitious carbon neutrality plans laid out for 2040, the WEF said. Burjeel’s climate-related counseling and screening services were also praised for “ensuring patients receive holistic care considering climate-sensitive health risks like heat and pollution,” the WEF said.
