Business & Money | Tuesday 1 October, 2024 10:12 am

ACWA Power champions the transition to a sustainable future at WETEX 2024

ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, will highlight innovation and green technologies as the principal sponsor of the 26th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) in ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 October, 2024 10:07 am

Arabian Travel Market 2025 will highlight the power of connectivity as global travel and tourism sector soars

 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will underscore the pivotal role of connectivity in shaping the future of tourism with the theme: “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity” when it returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 October, 2024 9:54 am

du takes a lead on sustainability in 2024, surpasses H1 waste management goals

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), in partnership with leading smart and green facilities management company Farnek, today announced that it has exceeded its first-quarter waste management targets, achieving a significant 21% diversion of waste from landfills across all ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 October, 2024 8:55 am

MAINTCON 2024: Leading the Way in Sustainability and Resilience

The 7th International Maintenance, Reliability, and Asset Management Conference (MAINTCON 2024) is set to take place from 13-16 October at Exhibition World Bahrain, promising to be a landmark event in the industry. Organized by the Gulf Society for Maintenance & Reliability (GSMR) in...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 September, 2024 3:05 pm

Saudi Arabia closes SAR 12B financing for 3 solar PV projects

ACWA Power, Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Saudi Aramco Power Co (SAPCO), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, announced today, Sept 29, the financial closure of three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects worth...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 September, 2024 10:27 am

Unemployment among Saudis down to 7.1% in Q2 2024

The unemployment rate among Saudis fell to 7.1% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to the General Authority for Statistics’ (GASTAT) labor force survey. According to data available since 1999, the unemployment rate hit an all-time...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 September, 2024 10:23 am

Sharjah Chamber highlights importance of accelerating women’s economic empowerment at Sharjah-Europe Businesswomen Forum

The Sharjah-Europe Businesswomen Forum underscored the importance of accelerating women’s economic empowerment as a key driver of sustainable development.Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the European Women’s Association (EWA), the forum...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 September, 2024 10:20 am

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment announces complete transition to cloud computing

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has announced a complete transition to cloud computing in a strategic move that underscores its commitment to adopt cutting-edge technologies and enhance its digital capabilities to better serve the people of Dubai.The announcement follows the...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 September, 2024 10:17 am

COP28 Presidency attends UN General Assembly to mobilise global leaders to deliver on mandate of UAE Consensus, drive sustainable socioeconomic growth

This week, the COP28 Presidency attended the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and New York Climate Week, to mobilise global leaders to deliver on the mandate of the UAE Consensus as a framework for keeping 1.5°C within reach. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 September, 2024 10:14 am

Saudi heavy equipment market valued at $4B, says Alkhorayef

The Saudi heavy equipment market, which is valued at more than $4 billion, and the diesel generators market, which is worth $550 million, are set to see significant growth until 2030, especially with the lack of local licensed manufacturers of heavy equipment, said Minister of Industry and Mineral...

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