Environment & Energy | Thursday 4 April, 2019 4:39 am

Jordan WEF event to focus on ‘new platforms of cooperation’

This weekend’s World Economic Forum meeting in Jordan will address “new platforms of cooperation” for the Arab world, organizers said on Wednesday. The 17th World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa is set to take place at the Dead Sea on April 6-7, and bring...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 3 April, 2019 4:09 am

Saudi Arabia shines a light on future of solar power

Saudi Arabia is embracing a new, more efficient way to harness solar power for electricity, inspired by its role as the main developer in one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. Concentrated solar power (CSP), which makes...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 3 April, 2019 3:30 am

Emiratesgbc Wins Dubai Quality Award for Excellence In Creating Value for Its Members

The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has been chosen as the winner in the Representative Entity category of the Dubai Quality Appreciation Award at the 25th Business...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 April, 2019 10:30 am

Emirati women at ENOC complete Al Maktoum College academic programme

ENOC Group’s second batch of three female Emirati employees completed the four-week academic winter programme at Al Maktoum College of Higher Education.   The graduation ceremony was held at the Marryat Hall in Dundee and was attended by H.E Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 April, 2019 4:18 am

UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science Roadshow to attend General Assembly of European Geosciences in Vienna

A UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science roadshow is set to visit Vienna to participate at 2019 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), a leading scientific gathering taking place in the city from April 7 to 12 2019.   Reflecting the Program’s...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 April, 2019 3:50 am

Aramco's $10bln-plus bond plan shows profits put top earner Apple in shade

Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil producer, made core earnings of $224 billion last year, almost three times as much as Apple, figures from the state-owned company showed on Monday ahead of its debut international bond issue. Previously reluctant to disclose its...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 April, 2019 1:30 am

Emicool Gears Up for Sustainability Drive With Renault Zoe Electric

Emirates District Cooling LLC [Emicool], a leading district cooling service provider in the region, and wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has underlined its efforts towards sustainability with a decision to convert to an all-electric vehicle fleet comprising Renault ZOE cars...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 1 April, 2019 11:48 am

ACWA Power Zarqa IPP, driven by GE Power’s 9E gas turbines, enters commercial operations to add 485 MW electricity to Jordan’s grid

ACWA Powertoday announced the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) commenced commercial operations of its ACWA Power Zarqa combined cycle power plant on 29thSeptember 2018. The plant can generate up to 485 megawatts (MW), the equivalent electricity required to supply up to 350,000 Jordanian...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 31 March, 2019 7:06 pm

Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre - Kuwait participates in Earth Hour 2019

Millennium Hotel & Convention Center – Kuwait, joined millions of people and business organizations across the globe and supported the Earth Hour in raising awareness to protect the environment and take action on mitigating climate change. The property supported the initiative on...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 31 March, 2019 3:25 pm

Empower participates in the ‘Earth Hour’ 2019

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced its support to the ‘Earth Hour’ initiative 2019 by participating  in the walkathon and other activities organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority...

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