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Carbon Footprint of Global Tourism Rising

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A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney shows that global tourism, a trillion-dollar industry, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and its carbon footprint is expanding rapidly.

Domestic and international tourism [...] 

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Say No to Plastic Furniture

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When you think about decorating your home, shop, restaurant, garden or place, you think of many factors. These factors assist you in deciding what to buy and why to buy. Every item you jot down in the list of items to buy has a logical justification [...] 

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Progress on Global Energy Goals Slow, but Strong Gains in Countries Show Promise

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The world is not on track to meet the global energy targets for 2030 set as part of the Sustainable Development Goals, but real progress is being made in certain areas – particularly expansion of access to electricity in least developed countries, [...] 

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Europe aims to become a world-class commercialiser of fuel cell technology

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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is coordinating a five-year European consortium worth more than EUR 10 million, which is developing commercial applications from SOFC fuel cell technology. The aim is to implement the reliable production of [...] 

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Emirates NBD expands footprint of disability-friendly branches

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Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has expanded its disability-friendly branch network to include the Hamriya, Rashidya and Al Aweer branches, in addition to the Jumeirah and Jumeirah Emirates Towers branches. The bank has also implemented [...] 

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Holds Workshops to Assess Climate Risks and Adaptation Actions in Energy, Infrastructure Sectors

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is organizing a series of stakeholder workshops on climate change adaptation in the energy and infrastructure sectors at its headquarters in  [...] 

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DC PRO Engineering helping to drive a sustainable future for construction sector

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DC Pro Engineering, a pioneering UAE based Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) consultancy, has played a leading role in reshaping regulations for future buildings in Dubai.

The MEP and green building design specialists volunteered [...] 

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GE showcases high-efficiency, sustainable energy solutions

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Under the theme ‘Building the Energy Ecosystem of Tomorrow’ GE Power is highlighting advanced technologies that promote efficient, sustainable power at the fourth Arab Forum for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (ARFREE), being held on May [...] 

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SkyPower and The Government of Uzbekistan Announce the signing of a landmark 1,000 MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement

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First Solar Power Project and Largest Foreign Direct Investment in Uzbekistan’s History

Global leader in sustainability and utility-scale solar production, SkyPower, has announced an estimated $1.3 billion foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan [...] 

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Cost Saving Initiatives to Offset Increases in Energy Prices

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Arkan Building Materials Co. PJSC (ADX: ARKAN) (“Arkan” or “the Group”), a leading building material industrial conglomerate announced today that it has received notification of increased energy prices to supply its factories and outlined a [...] 

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