Environment & Energy | Tuesday 20 November, 2018 12:41 am

EmiratesGBC announces launch of the Building Retrofit Training Advanced Course for industry professionals

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, will deliver its Advanced Course, under the Building Retrofit Training Programme, on 12 and 13 December 2018 in...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 19 November, 2018 12:26 am

Chiefs of OIC, AOAD discuss Middle East agricultural development in Jeddah

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, met the director general of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), Dr. Ibrahim Adam Al-Dakhiri, in Jeddah on Sunday. The two officials discussed ways to boost cooperation in various ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 18 November, 2018 3:46 am

Aramco: Hydrocarbons world most reliable energy source

Saudi Aramco successfully concluded its participation in the 2018 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) held Nov.12-15 in Abu Dhabi by reinforcing its leadership position in the regional and global energy industry. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 17 November, 2018 4:16 am

Campaign launched against plastic pollution in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah University’s president stressed the care and attention accorded by the Saudi government to the environment and environmental sustainability. Adnan Al-Humaidan did so while launching a campaign against plastic pollution in the presence of Khalil Al-Thaqafi, president of the General...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 November, 2018 4:24 pm

SIG Combibloc Obeikan receives environmental award of the year at Gulfood Manufacturing

The world’s first aseptic carton pack linked to 100% plant-based renewable materials has received the Environmental Award of the Year at the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards. The SIGNATURE PACK from SIG Combibloc Obeikan (SIG CBOB), one of the world’s leading...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 November, 2018 3:35 am

Department of Energy Opens Event for Abu Dhabi Power Corporation and its Subsidiaries

The Department of Energy (DoE), the entity responsible for strengthening the pioneering status and sustainability of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi recently opened an activation event for the Abu Dhabi Power Corporation. Abu Dhabi Power is an entity with a mandate to oversee the performance and...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 13 November, 2018 1:42 am

Saudi Arabia signals need for 1 million bpd cut in oil output

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Monday OPEC and its allies agree that technical analysis shows a need to cut oil supply next year by around 1 million barrels per day (bpd) from October levels to balance the market. Speaking at an industry event in Abu Dhabi, he said demand from...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 November, 2018 3:38 pm

Saudi Aramco and ADNOC sign MoU to explore investment opportunities in gas sector

The state energy giants of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Aramco and ADNOC, signed a cooperation deal Monday aimed at bolstering gas production and revenue. The agreement was signed by CEO of Saudi Aramco Amin Hassan Al-Nasser and UAE Minister of State and CEO of ADNOC Group Sultan...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 November, 2018 3:37 pm

Al Bandar Rotana highlights its green credentials with participation in International Coastal Cleanup event

Al Bandar Rotana, the five-star property located on the northern shore of Dubai Creek, underlined its ongoing commitment to sustainability with its participation in Dubai Municipality’s International Coastal Cleanup event at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary. The four-hour event began at 6:30am ...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 November, 2018 10:13 am

Ducab Records Growth for OGP Business with Three Major Contracts for ADNOC Projects

Ducab has secured three major contracts in Abu Dhabi for the supply of over 5000kms of EHV, HV, MV and LV cables and AAAC overhead conductors for ADNOC related projects in Abu Dhabi. The announcement came on the sidelines of the company’s participation in Abu Dhabi International...

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