Environment & Energy | Thursday 2 May, 2019 1:03 pm

8th Annual EmiratesGBC Congress highlights critical role of circular economy in driving sustainable growth

In its eighth annual edition, the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) Congress gathered regional and international experts to discuss for the first time the adoption of a circular economic model in the building industry and construction sector in a bid to advance the United Arab...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 30 April, 2019 2:04 pm

DEWA Adds 700MW to M-Station, Largest Power and Desalination Plant in UAE

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), inaugurated the extension project of M-Station in Jebel Ali, the largest power and desalination plant in the UAE. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 28 April, 2019 3:41 am

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to draft MoU on oil and gas -Nigeria oil ministry

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia plan to draft a memorandum of understanding on an oil and gas partnership that could lead to the construction of a new refinery and investments in liquefied natural gas, Nigeria's petroleum ministry said on Friday. Nigeria imports the bulk of its petrol, despite...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 26 April, 2019 4:15 am

Saudi Aramco CEO says will not issue more bonds this year

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on Thursday that there will be no more Aramco bonds issued this year.  Nasser said on Thursday that the oil firm was in discussions with lots of partners around the world regarding potential joint ventures or partnerships in international...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 25 April, 2019 7:23 am

Saudi Sustainable Energy and Technology Forum 2019

Saudi Sustainable Energy and Technology Forum (Saudi SETF) is held on 30 April to 01 May 2019 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.   The Saudi SET Forum is held concurrently with Saudi Elenex 2019 - The 22nd edition of the International Show for Electricity, ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 23 April, 2019 6:05 am

Saudi Arabia says to coordinate with other producers to ensure adequate oil supply

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would coordinate with other oil producers to ensure an adequate crude supply and a balanced market after the United States said it would end waivers granted to buyers of Iranian oil. "Saudi Arabia is closely monitoring the oil market developments following the ...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 22 April, 2019 3:28 am

Aramco to buy Shell’s 50% stake in Saudi refining joint venture for $631m

Saudi Aramco will acquire Royal Dutch Shell’s 50 percent stake in their Saudi refining joint venture SASREF for $631 million, the two companies said on Sunday. The purchase, which is part of Aramco’s strategy to expand its downstream operations, will be completed later this year,...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 21 April, 2019 2:38 am

Dubai Municipality announces investment opportunities for major parks in the emirate

Dubai Municipality has announced several investment opportunities in the emirate's public parks, such as the event spaces, and the allocation of different areas for restaurants and small shops, within the investment map of each park managed by the Municipality.   Dawoud Al Hajri,...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 21 April, 2019 2:28 am

Oil market ‘well balanced’ in 2019, says Saudi adviser

Ibrahim Al-Muhanna, an adviser to the Saudi energy minister, said on Friday he expected the oil market to be “well balanced” this year. “This year, we have seen the implementation of the OPEC Plus decision. It is possible to extend the cut until the end of the year depending on...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 18 April, 2019 11:07 am

EmiratesGBC receives government and industry-wide support in the lead up to its 8th Annual Congress

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has gained industry-wide and governmental support for its upcoming 8thAnnual EmiratesGBC Congress.     The Congress...

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