Environment & Energy | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 2:29 pm

City Mall Joins the World in Celebrating “Earth Hour”

To spread awareness about climate change, City Mall; the city’s favourite, joined the world in celebrating the global initiative “Earth Hour”, by switching off the two side signs of its exterior façade for one hour. This initiative is a global event to preserve energy...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 2:02 pm

Canon Middle East celebrates Earth Hour 2016

Canon Middle East (CME), a leader in imaging solutions, participated in Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA’s) community event at Business Bay Park to observe Earth Hour 2016. The event raised awareness about the effects of climate change with family-oriented activities and a...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 March, 2016 2:24 pm

Colgate Advocates the Importance of Saving Water

In a bid to mark World Water Day – observed on 22nd March, and increase awareness about the importance of using water efficiently, Colgate has announced the launched of its ‘Save Water’ campaign across the UAE. This initiative aims at reminding people of the need to save water by...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 March, 2016 12:53 pm

AED 440 million aluminium plant to be built in Abu Dhabi

A new aluminium rolling plant with a total investment of AED 440 million is to be built in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi [KIZAD], amidst surging demand for flat-rolled aluminium products designed for applications in downstream industries across the UAE and GCC...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 March, 2016 7:24 am

The Middle East’s First Low-Energy School Pioneers Leading E Initiatives to Drive a Sustainable Future

 To commemorate Earth Hour on March 19th, the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is proud to be home to an array of innovative sustainability initiatives which serve to provide a safer and inspired learning environment for students. The school is the Middle East’s...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 20 March, 2016 5:44 pm

Jumeira Rotana, Rihab Rotana and Villa Rotana took part in the World Earth Hour

As the world stands at a climate crossroads, it is powerful yet humbling to think that our actions today will decide what tomorrow will look like for generations to come. By spending an hour in the dark on Saturday, 19th of March 2016, Jumeira Rotana, Rihab Rotana and Villa Rotana reconfirmed their ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 20 March, 2016 11:20 am

Easy Taxi Offices Go Dark for the 10th Edition of Earth Hour!

Believing that this movement is more than just a symbolic gesture to protect our planet, Easy Taxi will also be taking action this Saturday, March 19 at 8:30pm local time, by turning out all lights in its offices for one hour.   Going dark is a powerful reminder of what we can do to...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 19 March, 2016 4:54 am

KSA, Russia discuss nuclear cooperation

The Saudi-Russian Joint Nuclear Coordinating Committee held its first meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss cooperation on peaceful uses of  atomic energy. The Saudi side was headed by Waleed Husain Abulfaraj, vice president of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 19 March, 2016 12:56 am

Green energy: KSA eyes advanced technology

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ali Al-Naimi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts in promoting research and studies to boost renewable energy at a conference in Berlin. Studies by the Kingdom and other countries into alternative energy are looking at ways to shift from oil and gas to...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 March, 2016 12:34 pm

NWC: 33 projects for developing infrastructure in Taif worth more than SAR1.4 billion

NWC continues implementing water and environment services projects to serve several Taif suburbs. These projects are part form Company’s strategic plans to develop infrastructure and improve the operational efficiency of water and environment services sectors to cope with urban expansion and...

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