Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 1:05 pm

Sustainable construction could turn the Gulf’s $2 trillion construction boom into 4.3 million annual jobs and reduce emissions by 60%

With the upcoming COP 28 set to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates, and as the region intensifies its focus on its net-zero targets, sustainability-focused construction technologies are poised to play a crucial role. According to the latest research by Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 11:06 am

Dulsco Group in the sustainability driving seat with new biofuel initiative that saves up to 200,000 kg of CO2e each year

Dubai-based Dulsco Group, a leader in People Solutions, Environmental Solutions, Talent Solutions and Energy Recruitment Solutions, is in the driving seat when it comes to environmental sustainability, saving nearly up to 200,000kg of CO2e a year by using greener, cleaner biofuels in company...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 8:46 am

Aramco produces first unconventional tight gas at South Ghawar

Saudi Aramco successfully produced the first unconventional tight gas from its South Ghawar operational area two months ahead of schedule. This development supports Aramco’s strategy to increase gas production by more than half, over 2021 levels, through 2030, subject to domestic demand....

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Environment & Energy | Monday 13 November, 2023 2:29 pm

Natural gas is central to the energy transition in developing nations-- Crescent Petroleum CEO

Natural gas is central to the energy transition in the developing world, but developing countries require better avenues for financing gas projects to begin the transition, Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, told attendees at the World Energy Capital Assembly in London on...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 12 November, 2023 9:50 am

NWC Completes Water Networks Construction at Al-Fadhila Scheme, South of Jeddah

The National Water Company (NWC) announced the completion of construction of drinking water networks in Al-Fadhila project in the south of Jeddah Governorate. This project is part of NWC’s development projects to support the infrastructure of the water system, increase the level of supply...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 11 November, 2023 4:25 am

Mariam Almheiri highlights innovative and sustainable nature-based solutions

The latest in a series of high-level national Majlis sessions being held in the lead up to COP28 convened today at Al Ittihad Hall in Umm Al Quwain, organised by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment (MoCCAE) as part of the “COP28 Changemakers Majlis” initiative. The...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 11 November, 2023 1:00 am

Africa needs to overcome energy challenges, achieve economic growth: Minister

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Minister of Energy, said Africa needs to overcome energy challenges, and achieve economic growth and prosperity.   Saudi Arabia will continue to cooperate with African countries to access energy. It will not only be part of the solution, but a model ...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 10 November, 2023 1:37 am

Beyond2020 Improves Access to Clean Water for 10,000 Rural Malaysians

Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, has installed water filters in 25 communities in the Sabah and Sarawak regions of Malaysia, providing clean drinking water to 10,000 people. Beyond2020 was launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize in 2019 in partnership with...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 9 November, 2023 2:31 pm

ARABAL 2023 to be hosted by Ma’aden under the patronage of H.E. Bandar AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

The Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL), the Middle East’s premier trade event for the aluminium industry, will take place from November 21-23 in Riyadh. ARABAL is a key platform to highlight pressing market challenges and trends, educate stakeholders and encourage innovation in ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 9 November, 2023 9:07 am

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA’S ARABIAN LEOPARD CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SEVEN NEW CUBS

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has overseen the successful births of seven Arabian Leopard cubs so far in 2023, marking an important milestone for the Conservation Breeding Programme that seeks to save the species from its Critically Endangered status.  The cubs were all born at...

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