Environment & Energy | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:24 am

Empower declared Platinum Sponsor of ‘State of Green Economy Report’ of Dubai Carbon

In line with its commitment to protect the environment, preserve the natural resources and to promote the understanding of the green economy, Emirates Central Cooling Systems     Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced its...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 17 July, 2016 11:16 am

Empower saves 8%more energy in the first month of its summer campaign ‘Saving Starts at 24°C’

The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) announced the saving of 8% more energy, comparing to the same period last year, during the first month of its summer campaign “Saving Starts at 24°C” which targets all of its customer segments and aims to reduce electricity...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 14 July, 2016 5:12 am

Sustainability ‘key’ to TIME Hotels latest environmental accolade

Six TIME properties to receive prestigious Green Key award; each property recognised across 12 stringent criteria including waste management handling and guest awareness   UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels Management, has added another environmental accolade to its...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 14 July, 2016 5:08 am

Dubai leads with recycling initiatives in the region along with top 70 cities in the world

 Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network in partnership with Dulsco organised the ‘Open Source Circular Economy’ Days. Dubai is the only city in the region to be part of ‘OSCE Days’ among 70 other global cities. The industry experts from Dubai shared best practices...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:44 pm

Recycling – A Priority For Mediterranean Countries

In an attempt to encourage the young minds of the future to be environmentally responsible and also venture into a new and growing industry represented by environmental services and sustainability, the European Union (EU) funded multilateral cross-border cooperation Program ‘Mediterranean Sea ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 2:38 am

Momentum Builds for 23rd World Energy Congress

With just 100 days to go until the 23rd World Energy Congress takes place in Istanbul, the 250th world class speaker has been confirmed. In addition, leading business network CNBC has been announced as the official business media partner for what is regarded as the most influential and inclusive...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:33 am

Solar plane leaves Spain for penultimate leg of world tour

 The Solar Impulse 2 left southern Spain on Monday on its way to Egypt for the penultimate leg of the solar-powered airplane’s landmark round-the-world journey. The experimental aircraft took off from Seville at 6:20 a.m. (0420 GMT) for a flight that should last about 50 hours and...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 30 June, 2016 4:36 am

Top Executives from ADNOC and Saudi Aramco to open the 11th Annual GPCA Forum

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) today announced the keynote speakers for the 11th Annual GPCA Forum. Based on the theme “Competitiveness: Riding New Waves”, the Annual Forum will be held from November 27- 29, 2016, in Dubai. H.E. Dr. Sultan Al...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 5:00 pm

Empower wins 2 IDEA Gold Awards at the International District Cooling Conference held in Saint Paul, USA

The International District Energy Association (IDEA) awarded Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, two Gold awards for‘Most total number of buildings’, and ‘Most Total Square Footage’committed to ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 23 June, 2016 3:33 pm

Bee’ah Rolls out Wi-Fi bins in Sharjah

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s award-winning and leading integrated environmental and waste management company, has installed today Wi-Fi supported, solar-powered bins at the Heart of Sharjah District, with strategic partnerships established with Du and Shurooq. Designed and built by...

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