Environment & Energy | Monday 30 November, 2020 1:37 pm

20by2020 Improves Water Quality in Rural Communities of Madagascar

To help tackle the prevailing challenge of access to potable water in remote communities of Madagascar, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative; 20by2020, recently installed ‘Safe Water Cube’ fountains across five rural areas of the East African country, with the aim of improving the quality of...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 30 November, 2020 1:31 pm

Aramco Announces Expansion of Its Flagship Localization Program

Aramco today announced the expansion of its flagship program to increase local content and boost domestic supply chains. It is a significant milestone in the company’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program, which marks its fifth anniversary on December 1st. The expansion includes plans for...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 29 November, 2020 2:33 am

Moody's Upgrades Saudi Electricity Company Credit Rating From A2 to A1 to match Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Rating

Moody's, the credit rating agency, announced yesterday that it upgraded the Saudi Electricity Company’s rating from A2 to A1, which is the same as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sovereign credit rating.This credit rating upgrade comes as a positive result following the approval of comprehensive...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 26 November, 2020 3:34 pm

DEWA Innovation Centre and 800MW 3rd phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park inaugurated

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA’s) Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 26 November, 2020 11:25 am

Emirates Environmental Group and Dabur International preserve native species of the Arab Region

Arak Tree Planting initiative launched On the auspicious occasion of the 49th UAE National Day 2020Arak trees are commonly used to produce Miswak twig, used as a natural toothbrush in Arab cultureArak trees (Salvadora persica), commonly known for its Miswak twig holds traditional and ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 26 November, 2020 5:41 am

Bee’ah and Sharjah Cement Factory Partner to Support Sharjah’s Zero-Waste Strategy with Alternative Fuel Contract

Bee'ah, the Middle East’s award-winning sustainability pioneer, and Sharjah Cement Factory signed a long-term contract today for the supply of alternative fuel from Bee’ah’s Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) plant, in line with the UAE’s commitment to promote the use of cleaner fuels and protect...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 25 November, 2020 2:39 am

Suqia UAE opens registration for 3rd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award and adds a new category

The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has opened registration for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The award, with total prizes worth USD 1 million, aims to find sustainable and innovative solutions for water ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 24 November, 2020 3:20 am

Tadweer Launches Marine Waste Vessel in Al Dhafra Region

Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has launched a marine waste vessel in Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi as part of the Center’s continued efforts to enhance the collection, transportation and treatment of solid waste. The facility will be used to transfer different types of solid waste...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 November, 2020 1:49 pm

ENOC Group organises blood donation campaigns to support the Dubai Blood Donation Centre

ENOG Group organised a series of blood donation campaigns as part of the company’s continuous efforts to support the UAE community and promote the values of social responsibility among its employees. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 and while adhering to the guidelines of the Dubai...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 November, 2020 12:25 am

Saudi Arabia's Electricity Sector Undergoes Largest, Most Comprehensive Transformation On A Global Scale

A press conference was held on Monday 16th November 2020, organized by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy, to announce sweeping electricity sector reforms that will ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the electricity sector and the achievements of the Kingdom's goal under Vision...

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