- Doha, Qatar -- A large new solar plant planned in Qatar will double the Gulf emirate's previously projected renewable energy capacity by 2030, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced on Sunday. The photovoltaic farm, which will be built in the Dukhan area some 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of the capital...
Green hydrogen production in UAE to touch 5.7m tonnes in 2030
Innovative technologies to produce green hydrogen using clean and renewable energy are witnessing rapid developments and studies indicate that green hydrogen production will increase by 57 percent annually to reach 5.7 million tonnes in 2030.‘Bilateral ties strengthened with UAE President’s France visit’
The French Ambassador to the UAE, Xavier Chatel, described the first official visit to France of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as successful and important in all domains.UAE, Korea discuss cooperation in food security, health, technology
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The company, a subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi Holding, signed an MoU with the General Electricity Company of Libya.UAE and Egypt to boost investment and cooperation
UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber reviewed bilateral relations with Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt.India turns to dung as new energy source
Cultivating alternative energy sources is an urgent priority in India, which burns coal to meet nearly three-quarters of the energy needs of its 1.4 billion citizens.Saudi Arabia to grant licenses to renewable energy facilities
Saudi Arabia will grant industrial licenses to facilities operating in the renewable energy sector and power plants in order to become a regional center in the field of electricity production.Tunisia saves more than $40 million since 2011 with solar installations
The total power installed since 2011 has reached 126 megawatts peak (MWp), resulting in a reduction in CO2 emissions by 394.5 ktonnes.Largest renewable energy project in Oman opened
The 500 megawatt utility, which cost RO 155 million, figures among Oman Vision 2040 major projects aimed at protecting natural resources.Iraq Forum for Clean Energy 2022 kicks off on Sunday
The ministry of oil endeavors to support all initiatives and efforts to gradually shift from traditional to clean and renewable energyEU overachieves 2020 renewable energy target
With more than half of gross final energy consumption from renewable sources, Sweden had by far the highest share among the EU Member States in 2020IRENA sees rapid growth of hydrogen economy
The development may bring significant geo-economic and geopolitical shifts in the energy market, which is currently valued at $174 billion.Gulf watch: Sectors that will grow most in 2022
The business environment in the region will experience a transformation that will have a far-reaching impact on economic trends and social dynamics.Jordan plans to improve energy efficiency in several sectors, says Minister
The minister also highlighted the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law, issued for this purpose, along with the terms and conditions of exempting renewable energy sources systems from all customs duties and sales tax.UAE and Spain discuss cooperation in renewable energy, water sectors
Spain and UAE have reviewed Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's achievements besides key projects and cooperation in the clean and renewable energy sectors. The two sides also discussed initiatives and programs that consolidate the transition towards a green economy and sustainability at a meeting in which said DEWA CEO Saeed...Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 33 percent in 2020
Dubai reduced its carbon emissions by 33 percent in 2020, which is more than double the target of the Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021, said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 16...Masdar, Taaleri SolarWind II Fund launch wind farms in Poland
"This event marks a key milestone in Poland’s renewable energy journey and demonstrates Masdar’s commitment to the nation’s climate action objectives,” Niall Hannigan, Chief Financial Officer of Masdar, said. “We look forward to expand our presence in the Polish renewable energy sector and to strengthen our strategic partnership with Taaleri...Saudi Arabia, Oman ink 13 business deals
The deals were inked by Oman Investment Authority firms with Saudi counterparts as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited.France wants ‘new economic cooperation’ with UAE: French minister
Le Maire said that that the two countries will launch projects in renewable energy and hydrogen besides fighting climate change.Renewable energy jobs reach 12 million globally
A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms Covid-19 caused delays and supply chain disruptions, with impacts on jobs varying by country and end use.Apicorp green bonds fetch $750m
Apicorp is a multilateral development financial institution.UN sees $400bn pledge for climate action
The United Nations has called for the world to redouble its renewable energy efforts to avert a climate emergency.HSBC offering Saudi’s first climate-focused investment fund
DUBAI: HSBC Saudi Arabia has said it is offering the first environmental initiative investment fund in the kingdom, which will provide eligible investors exposure to renewable energy, clean transport, sustainable water management and climate change adaptation. The company said the HSBC Global Equity Climate Change Fund will provide interested customers...Iran to build 3GW renewable power plants
The move is a collaboration between Iran's Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Company, and the Iranian Fuel Conservation Company.Oman Shell updates SME training
The new program will build the capabilities of entrepreneurs.Saudi Arabia set to build two 600MW solar plants
The plants will be built on land plots with a total area of 12 million sq m in Jeddah and Rabigh.Amazon targets net-zero carbon in new Mena projects
Amazon's Climate Pledge aims to achieve net-zero across its businesses by 2040 The projects are expected to come up Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt The Middle East and North Africa region will see a number of sustainable projects being launched by global eCommerce giant Amazon as part of its Climate...Sharjah explores new avenues of cooperation with Guatemala
The focus of the discussions was particularly on renewable energy, culture, and tourism They also explored the opportunities available to Guatemala to participate in Sharjah’s year-round events Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations Chairman Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi and Guatemala’s Ambassador to the UAE Lars Pira Perez recently met to...Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park completed
It has 7,542 solar panels producing electricity The facility is expected to reduce the emission equivalent of 5,300 tons of carbon dioxide per year Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park is complete, announced renewable energy firm Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, aka Masdar, and Abu Dhabi Airports. With 7,542 solar...































