Environment & Energy | Friday 24 December, 2021 11:51 pm

With an eye on future food challenges, KSA invests millions in vertical farming

Agriculture is the world’s oldest, most adaptable industry and some of the earliest cultivation techniques are still in widespread use. But as nations address future challenges, authorities are looking to more modern concepts and ideas to ensure their citizens are fed. Saudi Arabia, for...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 23 December, 2021 3:50 pm

Saudi Arabia sets record for biggest saxaul tree botanical garden

MAKKAH: Al-Ghadha Park in Unaizah, which covers an area of more than 172 million square meters, has earned a Guinness World Record for the largest saxaul tree botanical garden. The people of Unaizah, a governorate in Al-Qassim Province, have cared for the indigenous trees for more than five...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 19 December, 2021 12:48 am

Saudi Arabia's International Initiatives Raise Market Value of Date Products

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the second largest producer of dates in the world, has contributed to support the date palm sector at the international level through initiatives, in coordination with international organizations.The National Center for Palms and Dates (NCPD) and the Ministry of...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 7 December, 2021 8:49 am

The 29th Annual MPGC being held in Bahrain from 24-25 January 2022

MPGC 2022 Official Opening and Ministerial Address by His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Kingdom of Bahrain commencing at 09:00hours on January 24, 2022.More than 30 key speakers to address 10 sessions on January 24 and 25 including MPGC 2022 Crystal Ball,...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 5 December, 2021 4:10 pm

SADAFCO partners with HIWPT to empower young Saudi Arabian nationals

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: December 5th 2021 – Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has extended its agreement with the Higher Institute of Water & Power Technologies (HIWPT), a vocational training institute in Rabigh to welcome the fifth group of technical trainees. Developed and...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 28 October, 2021 1:41 pm

GPCA Responsible Care Conference opens next week in Riyadh

 The 4th edition of the Conference will spotlight the role of Responsible Care® in the ‘New Normal’  ‘Seizing the ‘new normal’ opportunities through Responsible Care’ is the theme of the upcoming 4th GPCA Responsible Care Conference which will take place on 31 October...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 27 October, 2021 9:17 am

Saudi Arabia joins international statement on space-based climate monitoring

The Saudi Space Authority on Tuesday joined the joint statement to strengthen international relations, achieve cooperation in the field of space activities, and review its efforts to reduce the repercussions of climate change, the Saudi Press Agency reported.Dr. Mohammad bin Saud Al-Tamimi, Chief...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 25 October, 2021 12:36 pm

London EV Show 2021 Announces Rescheduling

The organisers of the London EV Show 2021 have decided to reschedule and relocate the event to the Business Design Centre, located at 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH, UK from 14 - 16 December 2021. Due to some unforeseen turn of events, the organisers had to change the venue and move the event by a...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 25 October, 2021 11:08 am

Aramco and TotalEnergies launch their retail network in Saudi Arabia

Aramco and TotalEnergies have launched the first two service stations of their joint retail network in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, and Saihat, in the country’s Eastern Province. It follows the signing of a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) Agreement between Aramco and TotalEnergies in 2019, with...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 24 October, 2021 10:46 am

Saudi Aramco aims to become net zero energy producer by 2050: CEO

 Saudi Aramco will become a net-zero carbon energy producer by 2050, said CEO Amin Nasser on Saturday. He was speaking at a session organized as part of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh. The Aramco chief said the oil company will replace crude burning for power with natural ...

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