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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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 4:32 pm

Empower conducts financial literacy sessions for employees

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and complying with Dubai Chamber’s CSR campaign,Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling company, conductedfinancial literacy sessions to teach Empower's staffon improving their...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:45 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 to ensuring water sustainability in the region.   According...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 2 December, 2015 3:35 am

Hundreds join Dubai Municipality and Dulsco for ‘Clean-up-the-World’ campaign

Dulsco, a regional pioneer in waste management services and human resource solutions, in association with Dubai Municipality, held a recycling drive along with an ‘art-from-waste’ contest at Zabeel Park with students and residents from across Dubai. The campaign was themed...

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