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Role of Carbon Capture Storage in tackling Global Carbon Emissions to...

BP Alternative Energy to lead the debate on the role of CCS in tackling Global Carbon Emissions at WFES BP Alternative Energy...

Global energy demand rose by 2.3% in 2018, its fastest pace...

Energy demand worldwide grew by 2.3% last year, its fastest pace this decade, an exceptional performance driven by a robust global economy and stronger...

Arab and International Leaders Discuss the Water Crisis

Three weeks ahead of the annual conference of the Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED), taking place in Beirut on 4-5 November, more...

Zayed Future Energy Prize receives record number of submissions

Prestigious global competition receives 391 formal submissions and 959 nominations from 69 different nations Selection process begins ahead of January 2011 awards The Zayed Future Energy...

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy presents new solar park at WFES

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will present plans for 1,000 megawatt Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park at World Future Energy Summit.

Masdar set to capitalise on International adoption of renewable energy

Masdar sees opportunities to advance renewable energy solutions in global markets Masdar chief executive Dr. Sultan Al Jaber announced today that Masdar, a multi-faceted...

Global Energy Index Sets Benchmark for Middle East Region

World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture, releases its Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report on countries’ energy systems Significant renewable energy projects in the...

Technology transforming potential of renewable energy

The potential for renewable energy to meet large-scale power requirements is clear and the necessary technology is being developed much faster than we think

Shell looks out for a GameChanger; Highlights Masdar City

Are you an alternative energy entrepreneur? There are people who cannot stop dreaming up ideas to make things better. Still most of these ideas...

Zayed Future Energy Prize awards US$1.5m to wind energy leader Vestas

General H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today presented...

Unemployment, Governance Challenges, Energy Price Shocks Seen as Major Risks in...

New risk analysis by the World Economic Forum shows risk perception by regional business leaders focuses on economic, governance, and security issues Risks...

65% of MENA executives predict increase in cleantech investments over next...

65% of MENA executives polled expect an increase in cleantech investments over the next five years. This is according to Ernst & Young’s MENA...

HH Sheikh Mohammed to open Dubai World Energy Forum 2012

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will open the Dubai World Energy Forum...

Gulf population expected to increase by 30% in 7 years

Till 2020, the GCC population is expected to reach 53.5 million, a 30 % increase over the scale from 2000. In the same period,...

President Obama supports World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi

In a guide to U.S. exhibitors attending the World Future Energy Summit, the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, acknowledged...

IRENA not seeking additional funding, focusing on creating institutional structure

A clarification following the statement made by the Acting Interim Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Mr. Adnan Amin to Reuters,...

UAE’s alternative energy projects up to US$100b by 2020

Globally, the total alternative investments could reach US$1.5 billion by 2010.

22 Facts for the 22nd World Energy Congress

To mark the 22nd World Energy Congress, the organisers of the world’s most prestigious energy event today released 22 facts that help tell the...