Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 January, 2017 3:03 pm

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy along with DEWA Organise Workshop for Green Public Procurement

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and its member entities in association with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a workshop marking the roll-out of common criteria for Green Public Procurement, including General Criteria as an overarching framework, and specific criteria for...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:24 am

10th World Future Energy Summit Opens Tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

The 10th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) opens tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), with the 2017 edition expected to be the biggest ever. Hosted by Masdar as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), WFES drives the business case for sustainability, and is now firmly ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 14 January, 2017 2:15 pm

Empower braces for active participation in World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world's largest district cooling service provider, has announced its participation in the 10th World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which will be held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017, under the theme of...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 14 January, 2017 3:35 am

Falih optimistic about oil market stabilization

Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khaled Al-Falih said Thursday he was optimistic about a stabilization of the oil market following an OPEC deal to cut output. “We believe that the agreement that we refer to between us and OPEC and non-OPEC members will hold,” he...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 13 January, 2017 6:17 am

Building Sustainable Green Infrastructure With Green Walls and Green Roofs

Rapid population growth coupled with people across the world migrating to cities has fueled the growth rate of urban development. With rapid urbanization and diminishing natural landscapes and greenery, the need for managing urban areas and developing sustainable cities is at the core focus of...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 13 January, 2017 5:06 am

Saudi Arabia cuts oil output to lowest in 2 years, pledges more reductions

Saudi Arabia has cut oil output to its lowest in almost two years, Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Thursday, as the world’s largest oil exporter leads OPEC’s drive to eradicate a global glut and prop up prices. Al-Falih said output had fallen below 10 million barrels per day...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 January, 2017 1:23 pm

Airbus supports Mission Archéologique de Madain Salih in Saudia Arabia

Restating its commitment to the community in Saudi Arabia, Airbus announced its partnership with the “Madain Salih Archaeological Project”, at a conference recently held at the French Embassy in Riyadh.    The partnership began in October 2016 when Airbus agreed to...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 January, 2017 5:27 am

Khalid A. Al-Falih, to Lead Kingdom’s Largest Ever Delegation at World Future Energy Summit

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, H.E. Khalid A. Al-Falih, will lead the Kingdom’s biggest-ever presence at the 10th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) when the event gets under way next week. The official delegation forms part of Kingdom’s strong...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 January, 2017 4:29 am

Etihad ESCO’s Building Retrofit Programme Saves Energy Worth Over AED 34 Million

Etihad ESCO’s retrofit projects have successfully saved 54GHW of energy in 2016, through five major projects, implemented for DEWA, JAFZA, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE), which equates to AED 34 Million in monetary...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:40 pm

Siemens brings digital future experience to WFES

Siemens will provide a glimpse into the digital future through interactive displays from the company’s technology portfolio next week at the 10th edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Visitors will have the chance to experience Siemens’ ...

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