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Dubai Launches World’s Largest Solar-Powered Data Center

The 16,000 square meter facility is located at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and has a 100+ megawatt capacity.

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4 years ago

February 19, 2023

Nour Nasir

dubai launches world's largest solar-powered data center

Dubai Media Office

It’s no secret that cloud-based services require massive data centers and lots of electricity to function. As the world edges towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future, those data centers will need to transition to fully renewable energy sources.

As an ideal location for large-scale solar generation, the UAE has taken decisive action, with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurating a new green data center — Moro Hub — through the digital arm, Digital DEWA.

The new facility is located at the massive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, recognized as the largest single-site solar park in the world. The new data center will also make the record books as the largest solar-powered facility of its type.

“The new data center reflects our commitment to support the development of a sustainable economy and our efforts to transform Dubai into a global green economy hub. Moro Hub has always been a front-runner in promoting digital transformation and sustainability as well as enhancing its integrated solutions to help organizations and companies reach net-zero carbon emissions,” says Saeed Al Tayer, managing director, and chief executive of DEWA.

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Arranged over 16,000 square meters and using over 100 megawatts of power, the data center will provide cloud and hosting services, cybersecurity, smart city technology, and more. Dell, Microsoft, and Huawei are among the global leaders providing the technology for the zero-carbon Moro Hub.

“The project is a bright sign in Dubai’s journey towards a sustainable future that takes into account environmental needs,” explained Hamad Al Mansoori, director general of Digital Dubai.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

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4 days ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

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A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.