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Published 07/01/2009 by The Hindu


Abu Dhabi becomes world's clean energy hub

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is set to become the international hub for dissemination of clean energy technology after the city was elected as headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a grouping of 129 countries.

Two European cities - Bonn and Vienna - withdrew from the race...

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...energy loop. "Our country will not be just a headquarter for IRENA. It will be an effective partner in research and development to seek innovative solutions for renewable energy" said UAE Prime Minister...
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