Environment & Energy | Sunday 20 December, 2015 2:00 pm

NWC launches IVR system to improve customer service at unified call center

The National Water Company has launched a new IVR service for its unified call center (8004411110) that provides improved services to customers through the development of new menus and automated options. This step is part of the company's efforts to develop services offered to different...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 December, 2015 4:24 pm

Fourth Regional Power Trade Forum 2015 kicks off today (17 December) with focus on solar energy

The Fourth Regional Power Trade Forum 2015, the leading platform dedicated for facilitate power trade opportunities between the regional markets, opened today (Thursday, 17 December 2015) by HE Dr. Mattar Al-Niyadi - Chairman of the Board, GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), the organising body...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 14 December, 2015 5:07 pm

International Water Summit 2016 Brings MENA Water Security into Focus

The International Water Summit (IWS) 2016 is set to attract global experts, decision makers, and business innovators to address the impending water demand and supply gap in the Middle East, and the challenges and opportunities for ensuring water sustainability in the region.   According...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 14 December, 2015 7:00 am

GCC Municipalities Pressured to Reduce Debris Amid Increasing Construction Projects

Tadweer, the Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi, aims to set regional standards for Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste reduction, as part of the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Master Plan.   According to Waste and Recycling Middle East magazine, most GCC countries rank among...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 14 December, 2015 3:36 am

SABIC scores 97 out of 100 for sustainable supply chain and climate reporting

SABIC achieved a score of 97 out of 100 for environmental reporting to CDP, 37 percent above the average score, in a global program aimed at achieving sustainable supply chain management and reduction of climate change risk. The score by the CDP, formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project, is...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:50 am

GCC organic farming to reach US$1.5 billion in 2018

Industry professionals attending the inaugural SIAL World Summit, a three-day showcase of the latest trends and innovation in the food, beverage and hospitality sector, were provided with expert insights into the burgeoning regional organic food market. Held under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 11 December, 2015 5:12 am

The Saudi Water & Electricity Forum 2016 in Riyadh 7 – 9 February

The Ministry of Water & Electricity & the CWC group will gather the government and the key players of KSA’s water and electricity industries in Riyadh 7 – 9 February to discuss the latest project developments, tenders, future plans and policy updates in these...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 10 December, 2015 4:18 am

New water tariffs for govt offices, industries from Dec. 16

The Ministry of Water and Electricity has announced new tariffs for water and sanitary drainage services for consumers in the government, industrial and commercial sectors will be in force from Dec. 16, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The Council of Ministers approved the new tariffs...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:45 pm

International Water Summit 2016 Brings MENA Water Security into Focus

The International Water Summit (IWS) 2016 is set to attract global experts, decision makers, and business innovators to address the impending water demand and supply gap in the Middle East, and the challenges and opportunities to ensuring water sustainability in the region.   According...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 2 December, 2015 3:30 am

KSA unveils investments to develop clean energy sector

The Kingdom is launching new investments for the development, innovation and implementation of new energy-efficient technologies, particularly in the clear energy sector, to overcome challenges associated with environmental changes. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al-Naimi, who...

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