Environment & Energy | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 3:20 am

National program to optimize water, energy consumption

The Kingdom will optimize water and energy consumption with a new national program approved by the Cabinet on Monday. The new program will review policy incentives currently in place for the energy and water sectors, taking into account both economic productivity needs and inequality within...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 3:18 am

Kingdom to have two industrial mining cities

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will inaugurate next week one of the two industrial cities specialized in mining, Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, announced here on Tuesday. This city will open up more investment and job opportunities in the...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 22 November, 2016 1:12 pm

The 14th International Arab Mineral Resources Conference launched in Saudi Arabia

Under the Auspice of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia witnessed today (Tuesday) the official opening of the 14th International Arab Mineral Resources Conference under the slogan “The Arab Mineral Wealth…. Strategic resources and...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 22 November, 2016 8:57 am

Empower emphasizes district cooling as sustainable and ideal solution for real estate projects

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), world’s largest district cooling services provider, has urged real estate developers participating in the four-day “Big 5” exhibition 2016, that kicked off today (November  21 2016), at  the World Trade Center in...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 November, 2016 3:32 pm

4th EcoWASTE Supports Innovative Middle East and North Africa Waste Management Strategies and Solutions

Anticipating the Middle East’s growth in waste management opportunities, and supporting take-up of innovative waste solutions, is the return of EcoWASTE, hosted by Masdar in strategic partnership with Tadweer (the Center for Waste Management - Abu Dhabi). EcoWASTE aims to highlight the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 November, 2016 12:08 pm

Dulsco partners with Dubai Municipality approved ‘LAMPS4U’ to recycle CFL bulbs

Regional leader in human resources and waste management - Dulsco, is offering to collect energy-efficient lightbulbs across UAE which has potential environmental risks associated if improperly disposed. Dulsco has partnered with Dubai based ‘LAMPS4U’ - a sustainable solutions and...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 20 November, 2016 12:59 pm

Caltex joins the Big 5 Exhibition

Caltex will launch its latest premium diesel engine oil - Caltex Delo® 400 MGX SAE 15W-40.  The revolutionary formulation constitutes a higher specification, and is specially designed to meet the GCC and Middle East market requirements. This improved formulation will benefit both new and...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 20 November, 2016 4:35 am

OPEC production cut ‘imperative’, says Saudi energy minister

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said it was “imperative” that members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) finalize an agreement over a cut in oil production aimed at boosting crude prices, Algerian media said Sunday. Khaled Al-Falih, Minister of Energy,...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 18 November, 2016 4:31 am

Saudi Arabia urges OPEC to cut oil output to low end of target

 Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Thursday he was optimistic about OPEC’s deal to limit oil output and mentioned the lower end of a previously agreed production target, helping spur a rally in the price of crude. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, at a...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 1:14 pm

Siemens: Middle East to add 66% power generation capacity by 2030

Siemens announced today its outlook for the energy landscape in the Middle East until 2030. The company maps out the region’s current power generation scenario, upcoming challenges, allocation of energy sources and the role digitalization will play in the future energy mix. Siemens found...

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