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DEWA awards construction contract for 400 kV power transformer at Hassyan Clean Coal Power Plant

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the installation, and launching of the main 400 kilovolt (kV) power transformer, in addition to a number of other projects, worth a total cost of AED 197 million, at the Hassyan Clean Coal [...] 

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Wartsila ensures the environmental sustainability of Najran Cement Company

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The technology group Wartsila and Saudi Arabia-based Najran Cement Company continue their co-operation by renewing the three-year asset management agreement for Najran Cement Company’s installations in Sultana and Akfah in Saudi Arabia. Wärtsilä [...] 

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Ministry of Climate Change delivers climate initiatives to touch the lives of 10 million people around the world

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) launched ‘The Climate Project’, which aims at delivering climate initiatives that touch [...] 

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The Value of Used Cars in a Greener Future

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The auto industry is undergoing an enormous shakeup in the UK as motorists begin to prepare for a greener future. The Government’s proposed 2040 ban on petrol and diesel has accelerated the green car revolution and this can be seen with the plummeting [...] 

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Al Zeyoudi inaugurates the Global Alliance for Building and Construction Assembly

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), hosted the Global Alliance for Building and Construction (GABC) Assembly on Monday 19th and [...] 

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EU Doubling Renewables by 2030 Positive for Economy, Key to Emission Reductions

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The European Union (EU) can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 34 per cent by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact, finds a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched [...] 

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DEWA strengthens ties with US Green Building Council & Green Business Certification

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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, and Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of the US Green Building Council, USGBC, and Green Business Certification, have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in innovation,  [...] 

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Ras Al Khaimah Spearheads Massive Beach Clean-Up Initiative

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The issue of ‘one use’ plastics and their hazardous effects on the environment, especially on our oceans and marine life, is attracting much attention globally with even Queen Elizabeth recently banning plastic straws and bottles from all royal [...] 

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Minister of Climate Change visits National Environment Day Exhibition at Festival Arena Dubai

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Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed that his ministry is continuing to promote sustainable production and consumption patterns in the UAE.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi made this statement while visiting the 21st [...] 

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