Environment & Energy | Sunday 22 February, 2015 10:05 am

Portucel Soporcel Group boosts growth in the Middle East with Premium products

The Portucel Soporcel group, Europe's leading manufacturer of UWF (uncoated woodfree) printing and writing paper, and Portugal's second largest exporter, selling to 127 countries, is set to take part for the third year running in Paperworld Middle East, in Dubai, from 2nd to 4th March, the largest...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 February, 2015 2:09 am

Energy efficiency lab receives certification

The Laboratory for Energy Efficiency, a unit of the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) which deals primarily with air conditioners, has been certified by the Korean Agency for Technology and Specifications (KATS) at an event held in Riyadh recently. SASO won the award following a sample...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 February, 2015 1:56 am

Snow blankets Tabuk

There was significant snowfall over large areas of Al-Aqlan province in Tabuk on Friday, the result of a cold snap that has already hit Turkey, Jordan, Palestinian territories and Lebanon.The Civil Defense is prepared for the inclement weather, said Col. Mamdouh Al-Enzi, media spokesman for the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 13 February, 2015 8:02 am

New campaign aims to improve fuel efficiency

The Saudi Center for Energy Efficiency at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) will launch a campaign to increase public awareness to reduce vehicles’ fuel consumption. The campaign will kick off Feb. 15 and will also tackle drivers’ behavior to optimize fuel use behind the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 13 February, 2015 7:48 am

Sandstorm blankets Riyadh

A massive sandstorm swept through the capital on Thursday, hampering visibility and causing traffic snarls and is expected to last for two days.The dust storm, caused by strong winds, also affected other parts of the country including Makkah and Madinah, Al-Arabiya reported. There has been no...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 February, 2015 7:51 am

GASCO: Crisis will be over in 2 days

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has called for a radical solution to prevent gas shortages.His comment came during a meeting with National Gas and Industrialization Company (GASCO) chief Suleiman Al-Jishi on Sunday. Jishi stressed the problem will end in the next two days.According to the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:32 am

CPP, NAWAH Strike Agreement Aimed at Iraq Market

Pipeline engineering and construction leader China Petroleum Pipeline, along with distributor and logistics service provider North America Western Asia Holdings, announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to jointly pursue potential energy sector development projects in Iraq....

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:17 am

Massive dust storm envelopes Riyadh

A blanket of sandstorm swiped the capital on Sunday morning, enveloping city skyline with heavy dust caused by strong winds, hampering visibility and creating traffic snarls on busy roads.The traffic department advised motorists to exercise caution, use headlights and do not drive fast to avoid any ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 February, 2015 2:22 pm

Al Ain Zoo’s expert Veterinary team rescues distressed Giraffe

Al Ain Zoo’s Veterinary team recently came to the rescue of a distraught female giraffe that was suffering from a problematic labour with a stillborn calf.Al Ain Zoo’s team of veterinarians answered the call from Emirates Park Zoo, after the stillborn calf became trapped in the mother’s birth ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 February, 2015 1:07 pm

Saudi Kayan gets more gas for making ethylene

Saudi Arabia's Oil Ministry has allocated more natural gas to Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co for it to expand ethylene production at its petrochemical complex in Jubail, the company said on Sunday.The ministry has allocated the affiliate of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation ( SABIC ) an extra 10...

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