Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 October, 2017 2:16 am

World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017 to shed light on how smart cities have become a key to a green economy

The fourth edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017 will highlight the importance of smart cities in the transition towards the green economy. This is an endeavour to design ‘smart’ approaches, which ensure that cities, will be optimised for economic activity, energy...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:38 am

Siemens honored by His Excellency, Khalid Al-Falih at Saudi Electricity Forum

Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid Al-Falih, honored Siemens at the inauguration of the Saudi Electricity Forum 2017 in Riyadh as the Main Sponsor and an active contributor to localization of key technologies in the Kingdom.   Siemens displays its latest...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:03 am

Ras Al Khaimah Public Service Department Signs MoU with FEWA

The Ras Al Khaimah Public Service Department (RAKPSD) and the Federal Authority for Electricity and Water (FEWA) have signed a memorandum of understanding between the two entities aimed at developing a joint working strategy and a specific mechanism for cooperation and coordination related to...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 14 October, 2017 5:01 am

UL and the GCC Laboratories Announce Joint Venture to Strengthen the Middle East’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Global safety science firm, UL, has announced a joint venture with Saudi based GCC Lab aimed at strengthening the Middle East’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure.   UL’s regional base operates out of offices in Dubai and its new state-of-the-art lab facility in Abu Dhabi. The...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 14 October, 2017 2:23 am

Saudi Aramco considering ‘range of options’ for share sale

Saudi Aramco is considering a “range of options” for a listing on stock markets but has not ruled out the possibility of a private sale of shares to global institutions and sovereign wealth funds, it has emerged. One potential alternative to an immediate listing on global stock...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 October, 2017 3:17 pm

Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic signs MoU with GE to provide technical training for Saudi youth

GE (NYSE: GE) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP), a leading center of vocational learning in power utility technical education, to train Saudi youth for professional careers in the power sector.   The MoU was signed by Laith...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 October, 2017 2:32 pm

6th Annual EmiratesGBC Congress in Dubai on Oct. 17 & 18

The sixth Annual EmiratesGBC Congress to be held on October 17 and 18 at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Center hotel, under the theme ‘Urban Energy: Powering Smart, Happy & Efficient Cities’ will highlight the various aspects of promoting human well-being in urban cities....

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 10 October, 2017 7:00 am

Saudi Electricity Forum gets underway on Today in Riyadh

The Saudi Electricity Forum 2017 gets underway today at Al-Faisaliah Hotel to discuss the issues and challenges facing the electricity sector with 500 participants expected to attend. With Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih as patron, the forum will offer solutions to problems faced by the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 October, 2017 3:40 pm

Sadara Chemical Company announces management change

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), which recently announced commercial operations of the full chemical complex in Jubail Industrial City II, has appointed Dr. Faisal Al-Faqeer of Saudi Aramco as the new Chief Executive Officer. Consistent with this appointment, Dr. Al-Faqeer also subsequently...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 October, 2017 2:30 pm

ADNOC Strengthens Energy Partnership With Japan as it Pursues Growth Opportunities

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has strengthened its long-standing energy partnership with Japan, through the signing of a tri-partite Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Company...

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