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Image: Dubai Media Office Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is ramping up its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations, particularly within energy distribution, as part of a wider digital transformation strategy. The initiative is designed to boost operational efficiency, reliability, and service quality. At the core of this transformation is DEWA’s smart grid, backed by Dhs7bn in investments through to 2035. The advanced infrastructure is key to ensuring uninterrupted, integrated energy and water services throughout Dubai. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted the role of the utility’s Distribution Network Smart Centre, which…

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This article is an on-site version of our Moral Money newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered twice a week. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters.Visit our Moral Money hub for all the latest ESG news, opinion and analysis from around the FT Welcome back.Carbon pricing — seen by some economists as the closest thing to a silver bullet for tackling climate change — recently suffered a high-profile setback with the demise of Canada’s consumer-facing carbon tax on fuel.Yet industrial carbon pricing schemes have been proliferating in the past…

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Winning a six- or seven-figure legal settlement can be a huge relief, and in some cases, it can feel like hitting the jackpot. But the rush of receiving a hefty one-time payout over a structured settlement that pays out over time often hides long-term risks. A 2025 MetLife Personal Injury Settlement Study reveals that many people who accepted a lump sum now wish they had opted for a steady stream of payments instead. The data underline a stubborn truth: Without guardrails, windfalls can disappear faster than expected, leaving recipients struggling with tax burdens and the urge to overspend. Key Takeaways…

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I’m a new mom, so naturally I can’t wait for my daughter to walk, talk, and start investing. OK, maybe that last one is just me since I work for Investopedia. But the sooner I start teaching her the value of compound interest, the better off she’ll be in 18 years. Now, you may be thinking, “If she works for Investopedia, why is she asking ChatGPT which accounts to open for her 4-month-old daughter?” Well, ChatGPT may not always be right, and it may offer fresh perspectives. And when you’re just getting back to work after maternity leave and functioning…

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