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NWC gets ready for the Haj
Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:30 am
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 ...
Al-Falih meets with Chinese officials
Environment & Energy | Saturday 2 July, 2016 8:01 am
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...
Facilitate investments in all energy sources: Al-Falih
Environment & Energy | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:59 am
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 ...
Top Executives from ADNOC and Saudi Aramco to open the  11th Annual GPCA Forum
Environment & Energy | Thursday 30 June, 2016 4:36 am
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...
Empower wins 2 IDEA Gold Awards at the International District Cooling Conference held in Saint Paul, USA
Environment & Energy | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 5:00 pm
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 ...
SABIC, Saudi Aramco to study oil-to-chemicals project
Environment & Energy | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 12:45 pm
 Major petrochemicals producer Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) has agreed with national oil giant Saudi Aramco to conduct a joint feasibility study on a proposed oil-to-chemicals project, SABIC said on Tuesday. SABIC had previously revealed plans for the proposed project in May. It...
Investing In Africa – Tackling Medical Waste
Environment & Energy | Friday 17 June, 2016 5:48 am
It is widely known that waste generated by health care activities includes a broad range of materials, from used needles and syringes to soiled dressings, body parts, diagnostic samples, blood, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and radioactive materials. Poor management of health care...
Saudi Electricity seeks international investors for 2 solar plants
Environment & Energy | Monday 13 June, 2016 2:00 pm
Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) is seeking bids from international developers to build two solar-power plants in Al-Jouf and Rafha in the north of the country. SEC said it is inviting expressions of interest from companies or consortiums around the world in building the two plants. As much as 50...
NWC head to ensure water services do not stop over public holidays
Environment & Energy | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 2:30 pm
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ibrahim, NWC CEO and Governor of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation, has told the Company to ensure services do not stop for any reason over Ramadan, the two Eids, Saudi National Day and school examinations. His said the Company aims to stay true to its slogan of...
Riyadh to receive 2.4m cubic meters of water daily over summer
Environment & Energy | Sunday 29 May, 2016 2:59 pm
NWC’s completed operational plan for summer 2016 aims to provide Riyadh residents and visitors with ample supplies of water during a period where demand is traditionally high. Eng. Abdullah Al-Shaya, Executive Director of RCBU, stated that NWC and the Saline Water Conversion Corporation...
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