Environment & Energy | Thursday 28 July, 2016 6:02 am

SADAFCO launches solar power project

In a unique initiative for achieving a sustainable energy mix through a comprehensive renewable energy program, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) launched a solar power project in Riyadh atop the car parking of its regional distribution center (RDC) in the capital. The new commercially...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:44 pm

Recycling – A Priority For Mediterranean Countries

In an attempt to encourage the young minds of the future to be environmentally responsible and also venture into a new and growing industry represented by environmental services and sustainability, the European Union (EU) funded multilateral cross-border cooperation Program ‘Mediterranean Sea ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 5:02 am

Falih: Saudi Aramco IPO depends on oil, stock market

Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Saudi Aramco depends on oil and stock market conditions, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih told German newspaper Handelsblatt. “The size and complexity of an initial public offering of Saudi Aramco will require a great deal...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 2:38 am

Momentum Builds for 23rd World Energy Congress

With just 100 days to go until the 23rd World Energy Congress takes place in Istanbul, the 250th world class speaker has been confirmed. In addition, leading business network CNBC has been announced as the official business media partner for what is regarded as the most influential and inclusive...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:33 am

Solar plane leaves Spain for penultimate leg of world tour

 The Solar Impulse 2 left southern Spain on Monday on its way to Egypt for the penultimate leg of the solar-powered airplane’s landmark round-the-world journey. The experimental aircraft took off from Seville at 6:20 a.m. (0420 GMT) for a flight that should last about 50 hours and...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:30 am

NWC gets ready for the Haj

The National Water Company (NWC) has started making preparations for this year’s Haj in September in order to meet water requirements of the millions of pilgrims who come for the annual gathering. “We’ll mobilize all our human and material resources in the service of the Guests ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 2 July, 2016 8:01 am

Al-Falih meets with Chinese officials

Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, held a number of important meetings with senior Chinese officials. The talks focused on enhancing economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China. Al-Falih has met with Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli, who is...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:59 am

Facilitate investments in all energy sources: Al-Falih

Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, called upon the international community to work together in order to maintain a sufficient and reliable supply of energy while reducing emissions causing greenhouse gases to the lowest possible level, while pointing out challenges ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 30 June, 2016 4:36 am

Top Executives from ADNOC and Saudi Aramco to open the 11th Annual GPCA Forum

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) today announced the keynote speakers for the 11th Annual GPCA Forum. Based on the theme “Competitiveness: Riding New Waves”, the Annual Forum will be held from November 27- 29, 2016, in Dubai. H.E. Dr. Sultan Al...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 5:00 pm

Empower wins 2 IDEA Gold Awards at the International District Cooling Conference held in Saint Paul, USA

The International District Energy Association (IDEA) awarded Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, two Gold awards for‘Most total number of buildings’, and ‘Most Total Square Footage’committed to ...

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