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In the old days, we used to hear that a tree provided you shade from the sun and a fresh breath of air, rejuvenating your senses. However, in our ever evolving modern times, a tree is destined to provide you with much more than you bargained for. An artificial palm tree structure dubbed, \u201cThe Smart Palm\u201d has been launched by the Dubai Municipality with Dubai based D-Idea. These Smart Palms are part of Dubai\u2019s broader vision of being the world\u2019s first with innovative, sustainable ideas, which transform Dubai into the world\u2019s foremost \u201cSmart City.\u201d<\/br>The Smart Palm unit stands at\u00a0 an impressive six meters in height which also house an array of street furniture, free-wifi, cell phone charging and an area for public service announcements.\u00a0 Additional personalized information such as weather, local attractions and services within the areas are also available.
<\/br>Dubai Municipality recently installed them in Jumeriah, Umm Suqueim and has further plans to roll them out across the Emirate.\u00a0 The Smart Palm is the result of a partnership between Dubai Municipality and D-Idea.\u00a0 Winsun Global is the supplier for D-Idea and has utilized the CSS Group as the sole logistics provider to facilitate door to door movement of the smart palms.
<\/br>CSS role was to coordinate the packing and Transportation from the factory in Suzhou, China directly to the prep yard in Umm Suqeim. This was done in a timely and efficient manner with a challenging program to be met. \u201cBeing associated with such innovative ventures is really a matter of pride for us at CSS. This is yet another project to prove that CSS is the best service provider when it comes professional movement of cargo\u201d mentioned Tasleem Patka, Business Development Manager, CSS Dubai
<\/br>According to Director-General of the Dubai Municipality Hussain Nasser Lootah, 52 more Solar Palms will be installed at various public locations like beaches and parks in the coming months. The Smart Palm has mono-crystal solar panels on top of the \u201cfronds\u201d which get charged in the day light hours providing a sustainable environmentally friendly solution. There are eight charging points in this hub and it can charge gadgets two and a half times faster than ordinary plugs. The Smart Palm is a tribute to the innovative spirit of Dubai and is just the latest urban invention that our growing city has to offer.
<\/br>The free WiFi network connectivity of Smart Palm has a range of 53 meters with capability of connecting 50 users simultaneously, and is provided by telecom company Du.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"