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Saudia Launches Major Upgrades to Boost Vision 2030 Saudia introduces major upgrades and strategic partnerships to support Vision 2030 and enhance the travel experience. Notable expansion and modernization initiatives include: Airbus Agreement: Saudia has signed a historic deal for 105 aircraft , the largest in Saudi aviation history. These aircraft will be distributed between Saudia and flyadeal, the group's low-cost carrier. Saudia will acquire 54 A321neo aircraft, while flyadeal will receive 12 A320neo and 39 A321neo aircraft. These aircraft feature spacious cabins and interior designs and equipped with the latest amenities and technology, while emitting 20 percent less fuel burn and carbon emissions than previous generations. For more details on Saudia's aircraft and available experiences, or to book travel, visit https://www.saudia.com/pages/experience . About Saudia Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East's largest airlines. Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleets. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia. A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012. Saudia was recently recognized as the World's Most Improved Airline 2024 by Skytrax, marking the third time it has received this accolade, alongside 14 other distinguished awards. Saudia has been honored as the World Class Airline for 2024 at The APEX Official Airline RatingsTM awards, marking the third consecutive year the airline has received this prestigious recognition. Additionally, ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium. For more information on Saudia, please visit www.saudia.com . Media Center Saudi Arabian Airlines Headquarters Jeddah 21231, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Email: [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9d017fc0-4a0b-4372-8843-fbbc7a8089ff
As the transfer saga surrounding Edin Dzeko continues to unfold, one thing is evident – the Bosnian striker's talent and impact have not gone unnoticed. Whether he stays at Dortmund or makes a move to the Premier League, Dzeko's next steps will be closely watched by football fans around the world.As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool fans will be eagerly anticipating any news on the potential signings of Flandrepong and K77. The club's proactive approach in identifying and securing top talent bodes well for their ambitions of challenging for silverware in the upcoming seasons.
Trump's lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money convictionAcross the U.S. and worldwide, energy demand is soaring as data centers work to support the wide and growing use of artificial intelligence. Across the U.S. and worldwide, energy demand is soaring as data centers work to support the wide and growing use of artificial intelligence . These large facilities are filled with powerful computers, called servers, that run complex algorithms to help AI systems learn from vast amounts of data. This process requires tremendous computing power, which consumes huge quantities of electricity . Often, a single data center will use amounts comparable to the power needs of a small town. This heavy demand is stressing local power grids and forcing utilities to scramble to provide enough energy to reliably power data centers and the communities around them. My work at the intersection of computing and electric power engineering includes research on operating and controlling power systems and making the grid more resilient. Here are some ways in which the spread of AI data centers is challenging utilities and grid managers, and how the power industry is responding. In Virginia, data centers use more than 25% of the state’s total electricity, making the state the national leader in energy demand for these facilities. Surge And Bust Cycle Electricity demand from data centers can vary dramatically throughout the day, depending on how much computing the facility is doing. For example, if a data center suddenly needs to perform a lot of AI computations, it can draw a huge amount of electricity from the grid in a period as short as several seconds. Such sudden spikes can cause problems for the power grid locally. Electric grids are designed to balance electricity supply and demand. When demand suddenly increases, it can disrupt this balance, with effects on three critical aspects of the power grid: Voltage can be thought of as the push that makes electricity move, like the pressure in a water hose. If too many data centers start demanding electricity at the same time, it’s like turning on too many taps in a building at once and reducing its water pressure. Abrupt shifts in demand can cause voltage fluctuations, which may damage electrical equipment. Frequency is a measurement of how electric current oscillates back and forth per second as it travels from power sources to load demand through the network. The U.S. and most major countries transmit electricity as alternating current, or AC, which periodically reverses direction. Power grids operate at a stable frequency, usually 50 or 60 cycles per second, known as hertz; the U.S. grid operates at 60 Hz . If demand for electricity is too high, the frequency can drop, which can cause equipment to malfunction. Power balance is the constant real-time match between electricity supply and demand. To maintain a steady supply, power generation must match power consumption. If an AI data center suddenly demands a lot more electricity, it’s like pulling more water from a reservoir than the system can provide. This can lead to power outages or force the grid to rely on backup power sources , if available. Peaks and valleys in power use To see how operating decisions can play out in real-time, let’s consider an AI data center in a city. It needs 20 megawatts of electricity during its peak operations – the equivalent of 10,000 homes turning on their air conditioners at the same time. That’s large but not outsize for a data center: Some of the biggest facilities can consume more than 100 megawatts . Many industrial data centers in the U.S. draw this amount of power. Examples include Microsoft data centers in Virginia that support the company’s Azure cloud platform, which powers services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Google’s data center in The Dalles, Oregon , which supports various AI workloads, including Google Gemini. The center’s load profile, a timeline of its electricity consumption through a 24-hour cycle, can include sudden spikes in demand. For instance, if the center schedules all of its AI training tasks for nighttime when power is cheaper, the local grid may suddenly experience an increase in demand during these hours. Here’s a simple hypothetical load profile for an AI data center, showing electricity consumption in megawatts: 6 a.m.-8 a.m.: 10 MW (low demand) 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: 12 MW (moderate demand) 12 p.m.-6 p.m.: 15 MW (higher demand due to business hours) 6 p.m.-12 a.m.: 20 MW (peak demand due to AI training tasks) 12 a.m.-6 a.m.: 12 MW (moderate demand due to maintenance tasks) Ways to meet demand There are several proven strategies for managing this kind of load and avoiding stress on the grid. First, utilities can develop a pricing mechanism that gives AI data centers an incentive to schedule their most power-intensive tasks during off-peak hours, when overall electricity demand is lower. This approach, known as demand response , smooths out the load profile, avoiding sudden spikes in electricity usage. Second, utilities can install large energy storage devices to bank electricity when demand is low, and then discharge it when demand spikes. This can help smooth the load on the grid. Third, utilities can generate electricity from solar panels or wind turbines, combined with energy storage, so that they can provide power for periods when demand tends to rise. Some power companies are using this combination at a large scale to meet growing electricity demand. Fourth, utilities can add new generating capacity near data centers. For example, Constellation plans to refurbish and restart the undamaged unit at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, to power Microsoft data centers in the mid-Atlantic region. In Virginia, Dominion Energy is installing gas generators and plans to deploy small modular nuclear reactors , along with making investments in solar, wind, and storage. And Google has signed an agreement with California-based Kairos Power to purchase electricity from small modular nuclear reactors. Finally, grid managers can use advanced software to predict when AI data centers will need more electricity, and communicate with power grid resources to adjust accordingly. As companies work to modernize the national electric grid , adding new sensor data and computing power can maintain voltage, frequency, and power balance. Ultimately, computing experts predict that AI will become integrated into grid management , helping utilities anticipate issues such as which parts of the system need maintenance, or are at the highest risk of failing during a natural disaster. AI can also learn load profile behavior over time and near AI data centers, which will be useful for proactively balancing energy and managing power resources. The U.S. grid is far more complicated than it was a few decades ago, thanks to developments such as falling prices for solar power. Powering AI data centers is just one of many challenges that researchers are tackling to supply energy for an increasingly wired society. This article was originally published on The Conversation by Anurag Srivastava at West Virginia University. Read the original article here . Environment A.I. Technology
( MENAFN - Gulf Times) HE the Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah al-Attiyah emphasised that the celebration of Qatar National Day (QND) is a milestone that reflects the ethos of belonging and pride in Qatar's history commenced by the founder sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. HE al-Attiyah extended his greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and to the people of Qatar on this occasion. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), he asserted that QND is a reminiscent of the noble values upon which the state was founded, such as unity, assiduous work and future visions, underlining that it is an opportunity to express gratitude for everyone who contributed to advance this tight-knit burgeoning entity. The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) consistently charges ahead with its efforts to achieve its ambitious vision for pioneering, innovation and sustainability as part of its new strategy 2024-2030, that aligns with the third National Development Strategy, as well as the Qatar National Vision 2030, with the aim of fostering the population's welfare and improving life quality, highlighted HE al-Attiyah. He stated that 2024 has witnessed numerous milestones underscoring the ministry's commitment to offering outstanding services through comprehensive digital transformation, bolstering food security and self-sufficiency, and sustainably optimizing urban environment, managing resources and cities. He said that the ministry has developed the National Food Security Strategy for 2024-2030, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as hydroponic and vertical farming, highlighting that the cultivation of 3.1mn baby fish has exceeded annual targets. These initiatives have played a pivotal role in significantly enhancing self-sufficiency rates, with vegetable production rising to 39%, compared to just 20% in 2017, dairy products increasing to 96%, up from 28%, and fresh poultry reaching 97%, compared to 50%, he pointed out. He indicated that agricultural infrastructure has been substantially bolstered through the establishment of veterinary centers and producer markets, while vaccination and treatment campaigns have been conducted for over 1mn head of livestock and poultry, with the ministry strengthening local marketing efforts through programmes like Qatari Farms and Mahaseel while optimising agricultural support mechanisms. He emphasised that as part of its overarching strategy to implement the Circular Economy and advance waste management, the Ministry of Municipality has prioritised collaborations with the private sector to outsource sanitation services, waste collection, and the conversion of waste into energy, in addition to deploying intelligent management systems (IMS) statewide, achieving the generation of over 245,000 megawatt-hours of electricity through waste-to-energy processes, with substantial quantities of plastic and metals being effectively separated, and 200,000 tonnes of discarded tires being responsibly processed. HE al-Attiyah elaborated that the ministry has realised a 2.3% increase in green spaces as part of its initiative to plant 10mn trees, while the One Million Tree Initiative was conferred the distinction of best sustainable development initiative, with the Expo 2023 Doha building achieving a new Guinness World Records title for "The Largest Green Roof" in the world. In addition, the city of Doha won the Shanghai Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, he highlighted, indicating that these efforts encompassed the establishment of sustainability park utilizing recycled materials, advancing Hamad International Airport Street with eco-friendly materials, and leveraging solar energy for the illumination of public parks. The Ministry of Municipality has updated the spatial development plans for Al Wakra, Al Khor, and Al Dhakira, aligning them with the national principles of urban development and the national framework for urban development, in addition to establishing new architectural requirements for commercial establishments in residential areas, he added. He highlighted that the Ministry has launched the first phase of the smart cities solutions project in Al Wakra, including the smart waste management system and introduced the unified electronic inspection project, covering 20 types of inspections, along with the rollout of 117 new digital services by the end of September 2024. Furthermore, the city of Doha has won first place in the Excellence Award for Electronic and Smart Transformation within the 14th Arab Towns Organisation (ATO) awards and received a global award for Best visual work for the digital twin project of rainwater measurement stations. Qatar was awarded the 2024 Global Innovation Award at the Cloud Cities Forum in Moscow, and the Doha Municipality was honoured for its significant contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, the Ministry of Municipality was granted the Leadership Award at the Qatar Government Excellence Awards for 2024. These accomplishments exemplify the ministry's unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable development, fostering innovation, and enhancing the quality of life for residents while safeguarding the environment for future generations. HE al-Attiyah noted that the Ministry of Municipality has formulated a comprehensive strategy to achieve leadership, innovation, and sustainability, for the well-being of residents, which is designed to improve life quality for both nationals and residents through sustainable planning, effective policies, superb services, and modern infrastructure. The strategy is grounded in robust institutional values, strategic pillars, and clear-eyed goals, in purist of accomplishing smart technologies, and impactful partnerships. The ministry's mission is to ensure enduring planning and crafting effective policies and providing innovative services, as well as advancing infrastructure to translate the strategy into tangible reality, he highlighted, affirming that it has been charging ahead with the humanisation of cities, and fostering livelihood quality and welfare. MENAFN14122024000067011011ID1108993061 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
The North-east chapter of Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned what it called Yakubu Dogara’s recent political somersault in which he was said to be singing the praises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after attacking him just before the presidential election. According to a statement by its coordinator, Comrade Abubakar Isah Waziri, the group accused Dogara of trying to pull a wool over the eyes of northerners while pretending to be playing the role of superman of arewa people when in actual fact he is a position-seeker with a lost political relevance. “We therefore wish to state that former speaker Yakubu Dogara’s sudden U-turn is nothing but a desperate attempt to curry favor and secure political patronage from the Tinubu-led administration. “His hypocrisy is an insult to northerners. As a former speaker of the House of Representatives, he had the power to champion the region’s development but failed. We challenge him to name a single meaningful contribution he made to his constituency or the north during his tenure. “It is laughable that Dogara now parades himself as a champion of northern interests, but his record is one of betrayal and division. Through his so-called Middle Belt agenda, Dogara promoted ethno-religious bigotry, stoking disunity and undermining northern cohesion. “Dogara’s sudden praise for Tinubu is not about patriotism or principles, but about positioning himself for political favour. The north deserves genuine, selfless leaders, not politicians who exploit the region’s struggles for personal gains,” the statement said.
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