Environment & Energy | Monday 11 January, 2016 1:59 pm

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016 to Focus on Business Potential of Renewables and Sustainable Development

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will see global policy and business leaders convene in the capital of the United Arab Emirates from January 16 to take the next steps in identifying and implementing solutions to the world’s most pressing sustainable development...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 11 January, 2016 11:27 am

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainably Meeting Country’s Surging Water Demand

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the world’s largest desalination producer of water, has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the country’s surging demand for the precious resource ahead of the upcoming International Water Summit (IWS).   The landmark event for the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:50 pm

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Desalination “Crucial” to Achieving Water Sustainability in the GCC

GCC utility providers and businesses must invest in energy efficient water desalination to reduce the carbon footprint and hefty expenses associated with increased power consumption, urge experts.   Driven by the launch of the Global Clean Water Alliance, which was announced by Abu...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 27 December, 2015 2:40 pm

DEWA organises the first Dubai Solar Show in conjunction with WETEX 2016

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the first Dubai Solar Show, in conjunction with the 18th  Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2016), which is organised under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 22 December, 2015 2:38 pm

Empower honoured by General Pensions & Social Security Authority as early adopter of Collection of Contribution Systems

The General Pensions & Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has honoured the Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) for being one of the first companies to adopt the Collection of Contribution Systems, an online automated pension collection...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 December, 2015 4:24 pm

Fourth Regional Power Trade Forum 2015 kicks off today (17 December) with focus on solar energy

The Fourth Regional Power Trade Forum 2015, the leading platform dedicated for facilitate power trade opportunities between the regional markets, opened today (Thursday, 17 December 2015) by HE Dr. Mattar Al-Niyadi - Chairman of the Board, GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), the organising body...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 1:52 pm

Empower completes civil construction of Business Bay's District Cooling Plant 3 to start operations by March 2016

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has recorded impressive progress on its Business Bay District Cooling Plant 3 (BB – 3) project. Construction is in progressaccording to schedule, and the plantwill start...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 14 December, 2015 5:07 pm

International Water Summit 2016 Brings MENA Water Security into Focus

The International Water Summit (IWS) 2016 is set to attract global experts, decision makers, and business innovators to address the impending water demand and supply gap in the Middle East, and the challenges and opportunities for ensuring water sustainability in the region.   According...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 14 December, 2015 7:00 am

GCC Municipalities Pressured to Reduce Debris Amid Increasing Construction Projects

Tadweer, the Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi, aims to set regional standards for Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste reduction, as part of the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Master Plan.   According to Waste and Recycling Middle East magazine, most GCC countries rank among...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:50 am

GCC organic farming to reach US$1.5 billion in 2018

Industry professionals attending the inaugural SIAL World Summit, a three-day showcase of the latest trends and innovation in the food, beverage and hospitality sector, were provided with expert insights into the burgeoning regional organic food market. Held under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh...

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