Environment & Energy | Monday 9 January, 2017 9:12 am

4th EcoWASTE Event Will Highlight Positive Solutions for a Cleaner, Healthier Environment

Leading international experts will share practical experience to create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment, at the fourth EcoWASTE conference and exhibition to be held from 16 to 19 January as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).   Hosted by Masdar in...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 January, 2017 12:19 pm

Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant building in full swing

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced a new phase in the construction of Units 3 and 4 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, with completion of these units now more than 50 percent complete. The recent progress significantly advances ENEC’s goal of delivering safe,...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 7 January, 2017 12:47 pm

Oil prices post gains on OPEC hopes, but doubts linger

Oil prices edged higher on Friday as output cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members met with lingering concern that other producers could try to shirk their share of planned decreases aimed at curbing global oversupply. Brent crude futures, the benchmark for...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 5 January, 2017 11:31 am

Chinese Solar Industry Targets Booming Middle East Market

Chinese solar panel manufacturers are targeting the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia markets, with large-scale investment in renewable energy expected to drive a rapid increase in demand for imported technology.   Local demand has underpinned the rise of China’s solar...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 30 December, 2016 5:23 am

Kingdom issues clarification on energy price increases

The Saudi Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources on Thursday denied rumors circulating in social media that government energy subsidies will be lifted as of Friday. “The subsidy will only be lifted after the ‘Unified Citizen Account’ comes into effect, and after the...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 17 December, 2016 1:57 am

iKTVA, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030

GLOBAL oil giant Saudi Aramco on Wednesday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iKTVA) localization program by celebrating the accomplishments made by both the company and its suppliers since its launch a year ago. At a ceremony attended by Easter Province Emir...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:19 am

Heavy sandstorm envelops Riyadh

A heavy sandstorm blanketed Saudi Arabia’s capital on Thursday, reducing visibility at times to less than a meter. Riyadh residents saw their city once again enveloped by dust as authorities put out safety messages to the inhabitants of the country’s largest population center. The...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:15 am

Milestone in energy sector development

SAUDI Arabia’s state oil company is setting up joint ventures with two international drilling companies as part of an effort to boost economic development in the Kingdom. Saudi Aramco said the landmark deals signed on Wednesday with Nabors Industries and Rowan Companies will focus on...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 December, 2016 5:34 am

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy promotes 3rd Emirates Energy Award (EEA) 2017 in Oman

As part of its efforts to maximise participation in 3rd Emirates Energy Award (EEA) 2017 that will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai under the theme ‘Innovative Solutions for Clean Energy’,...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 December, 2016 1:14 am

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Along with Etihad ESCO and TAQATI Conduct Workshop for Energy Users

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) in association with Etihad ESCO, and TAQATI held a workshop for Energy Users, reflecting on the progress and performance of Directive 1 of 2015. The workshop also looked at building-level energy audits, and discussed ways to accelerate project...

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