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Middle East’s Renewable Energy Industry Braces for ‘Big’ Year in 2017, Says Clean Energy Business Council

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The renewable energy industry is bracing itself for a critical year of positive activity in 2017 as key markets across the Gulf and wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) accelerate their energy diversification programmes to meet national targets, [...] 

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Public transport and environmental challenges

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Public transport is part of the solutions to the environmental challenges as it plays a vital role in this field. 

The above statement was the intro of a speech delivered by SYLVAIN HAON Director Knowledge & Membership Services, International [...] 

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Supreme Council of Energy opens registration for third Emirates Energy Award

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Council of Energy of Dubai announced opening registration for the third Emirates Energy Award (EEA) [...] 

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Masdar and Costa Rican Electricity Institute to advance renewable energy development

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Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, or ICE) have announced a collaboration to promote renewable energy development.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive [...] 

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Hassyan Energy Phase 1 Reaches Financial Close on DEWA’s 2.4 GW Hassyan Clean Coal Project with signing of US$ 2.47 Billion Financing

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Hassyan Energy Phase 1 PSC (Hassyan Energy) has announced the financial closure of the project. The completed financing secures the future of the Middle East’s first ultra-super critical coal development, and facilitates the production of 2,400 MW [...] 

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SC Johnson Sets a New Standard in Transparency

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SC Johnson has released its 26th annual Sustainability Report, The Science Inside, which shares publicly the criteria inside the company’s Greenlist™ ingredient selection program. The Greenlist™ program helps the company continually improve its [...] 

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DEWA reaches financial closure for 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power project

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reached financial closure for the 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power project. The project uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) procurement model on a Build Own Operate (BOO) basis and is supported [...] 

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Plumbing Traps Gone Green

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More and more people nowadays are interested in green living, which is good news for our planet. A big trend in eco-friendly households is replacing the plumbing so that minimal amounts of water and energy are consumed. But did you know that even your [...] 

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How to cut down on your use of technology

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In this digital age, technology makes it incredibly difficult to enjoy a green lifestyle. It can be such a challenge to switch off your devices and live in the moment. However, there are so many benefits to doing just that. Not only will you be helping [...] 

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Sustainable Communities and Climate Change Summit Tackles Global Sustainability Challenges

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The Sustainable Communities and Climate Change Summit (SCCCS) was held today, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, to provide a dedicated [...] 

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