Tag: Renewable Energy
UAE Announces Offer to Host COP28
The United Arab Emirates today announced an offer to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations...
MENA Region Holds Strong Potential for Low and Zero-Carbon Sources of...
Renewables and nuclear technologies claimed higher share in power supply mix due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The race for hydrogen is accelerating the penetration of...
Coronavirus Pandemic Will Drive Responsible Investing ‘Skywards’
The coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout will trigger a ‘skyward surge’ in sustainable, responsible and impactful investing over the next 12 months, affirms...
MENA’s renewable energy growth expected to power regional economies, cushion oil...
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economic wellbeing is on a sustained recovery path thanks to a positive global outlook, rise in oil...
Building Greener Thinking into Middle East’s Real Estate
Across the Middle East, it’s not just the glass skyscrapers glittering in the sunlight; growing numbers of buildings are incorporating renewable energy measures such...
Digital data as dangerous for the environment as CDs and DVDs
Only a few years ago, people and companies stored their information mainly on physical devices like CDs and DVDs. Today, we are encouraged to...
Sir Richard Branson Joined Zayed Future Energy Prize Jury
Zayed Future Energy Prize is the world's most prominent award for innovation in renewable energy and sustainability. In 2014, Sir Richard Branson, founder of...
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...
Zayed Future Energy Prize Open for Submissions
The Zayed Future Energy Prize, the world's preeminent award for innovation in renewable energy and sustainability, will open for submissions on March 4, 2013...
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,...
World Future Energy Summit 2013 opens Call for Proposals
The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2013 opens its Call for Proposals for the forthcoming conference to be held 15-17 January 2013, Abu Dhabi,...
Emirati women impress Young Future Energy Leaders Theater
At the 2012 World Future Energy Summit, a group of young Emirati women showed how they are leading the way on energy and climate change
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
Scotland, Masdar to develop comprehensive renewable energy plan
Scotland and Masdar agree to a framework for action during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
World Future Energy Summit: Interactive programs for children, young people
World Future Energy Summit: Vestas teaches young generations about wind through educational competitions, idea sharing forums & technology experiences
Renewable Energy is the future of mankind, India’s minister Dr Farooq...
An exclusive interview with Dr Farooq Abdullah, India's renewable energy minister ahead of the official opening of World Future Energy Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi
Emerging markets: Driving force behind renewable energy investment
Energy requirements, policy and job creation are the key drivers
Solar thermal energy has been a particularly popular investment with several large projects on the...
IRENA Pacific leaders meeting heralds new regional energy era
A Pacific Leader’s Meeting held in Abu Dhabi by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in advance of its Second Assembly, (January 14-15), issued a public communique confirming the Agency’s proposed work activities to accelerate renewable energy deployment in this important region, which is currently heavily dependent on fossil fuels.