Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 December, 2016 1:02 pm

Saudi Vision 2030 Gives Boost to Solar Energy Investors

Private sector investors are showing new interest in Saudi Arabia’s solar energy market, after the nation’s leadership included plans to add 9.5 GW of renewables to the energy supply as part of Saudi Vision 2030, along with opening the way to greater private sector and international...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 December, 2016 12:35 pm

Turbulent times to continue for oil prices

It’s no secret that the value of crude oil has taken a few hits of late. A perfect storm of over-production from a handful of OPEC member states, political upheaval in countries such as Venezuela and a lack of confidence in the markets has occurred. All this has seen the price of oil reach...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 December, 2016 7:31 am

Pre-paid electricity meters soon

The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is planning to install pre-paid electricity meters for new subscribers, according to the company’s spokesman Abdullah Al-Rakaf. He said pre-paid meters were installed in some companies as an experiment. “This is within the company’s drive to ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 8 December, 2016 11:03 am

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Set to Drive Business Opportunities as Investment in Renewables Reaches Record High

The 2017 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is on track to be the most important in the event’s history for driving commercially focused action, said industry leaders at a press event today.   Hosted by Masdar, the forthcoming ADSW theme is ‘Practical Steps...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 8 December, 2016 10:52 am

Water preservation research vital to sustain growth, says minister

The Saudi government is supporting universities and research centers to carry out scientific studies on water to reach findings that would help it draw up vital development strategies, said Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli when he opened the seventh International...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 6 December, 2016 3:03 am

Empower transplants palms and other trees from Jumeirah Village to other areas in Dubai

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has announced plans to replant more than 55 trees and palms that were moved from the two construction sites of district cooling services in Jumeirah Village to various...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 5 December, 2016 2:23 pm

Saudi Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC) & Doosan Portable Power (DIPP) Launching Event

Highly trusted and widely popular Doosan Portable Power, and Saudi Diesel Power Equipment Division, recently organized an event at the Marriot Hotel in Riyadh. The main purpose of the event was to launch Doosan’s latest, eco-friendly hi-tech Generators; and to inform the prospect clients of...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 2 December, 2016 2:16 am

Dulsco collects over 33,800 recyclables at the Emirates Kids Marathon

Dulsco, a regional leader in human resource solutions and waste management services collected a record of 33,800 recyclables thus ensuring their diversion from the landfill. Dulsco teamed up as the Green Partner at the ‘Emirates Kids Marathon’ that was conducted by the UAE Athletic...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 1 December, 2016 10:37 am

OPEC production deal sends oil prices, shares higher

The oil price surged on Wednesday and global shares climbed after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reached a deal to cut production, according to dpa. The world oil benchmark Brent jumped about 8 per cent to breach the key 50-dollars-a-barrel mark for the...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 30 November, 2016 11:20 am

AURAK Awarded for Best Green Campus in UAE

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah has been presented with the Best Green Campus award for 2016, receiving the prestigious accolade at an exclusive ceremony in Abu Dhabi. AURAK competed against 14 other major universities, all based in the UAE, for the award which was organized as part of ...

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