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Environment & Energy
Dubai defers US$1.3bn power project indefinitely
over a year ago
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said it has deferred plans to build the US$1.3bn Hassyan independent power and water project, citing increased efficiency at existing power plants. "The Hassyan power plant project can be deferred until a later date," the state company said, adding that ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Energy Minister leads UAE delegation to World Energy Leaders' Summit
over a year ago
Mohammed bin Dhaen Al Hamili, Minister of Energy is leading a UAE delegation to World Energy Leaders' Summit (WELS) which started today in Istanbul, Turkey. The two-day conference is organized by Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in cooperation with World Energy Council.Al... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Conserve water to reduce environmental impact - Dubai Municipality
over a year ago
Dubai Municipality is doing everything in its power to encourage people to conserve water to help reduce the impact on the desert environment, said Hamdan Al Shair, Director of the Environment Department at Dubai Municipality A litre of water saved is a litre of water earned and can drastically... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Sowwah Island renamed as Al Maryah Island
over a year ago
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced the renaming of Sowwah Island as Al Maryah Island.The move aims to showcase the true historical '&' environmental values of the UAE and the economic '&' urban importance of the island, the Municipality said in a press release. Al Maryah... Full story
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Environment & Energy
DEWA’s Successful Demand-Management Strategy and Capacity enhancements defers Hassyan Project
over a year ago
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has conducted a comprehensive review of its plans to deliver all future demands for power and water in a timely manner, as per the best international standards and practices in this field. These plans are in alignment with the Dubai Strategic Plan and... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Kuwait blaze 'an environmental catastrophe'
over a year ago
Hundreds of firemen battled to contain a huge fire in a Kuwaiti scrapyard on Tuesday which environmentalists and MPs called an ‘environmental catastrophe’. Several MPs called for an investigation following the fire, which broke out at a dump of more than 5m used tyres just outside the... Full story
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Environment & Energy
NCMS warns of poor visibility
over a year ago
National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) has urged motorists to be cautious due to poor visibility caused by dust and sand in the open areas in particular the Western Region.NCMS warned drivers to be careful while driving and follow traffic rules on highways.... Full story
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Environment & Energy
UAE mulls new laws to halt exotic pets trend
over a year ago
The UAE said on Tuesday it is mulling new legislation to stop the practice of Emiratis owning exotic animals as pets. The country's Ministry of Environment is being urged to draft laws to prevent the practice which is becoming more common among UAE citizens. The directive came from the... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Rainfall in Abu Dhabi
over a year ago
Light to moderate rains fell over various parts of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.Baniyas Al Watba in the mainland witnessed moderate showers this afternoon. The Liwa and Mirfa cities also soaked in light to moderate rains, which were accompanied by sandstorms The skies remain cloudy in several... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Municipality of Abu Dhabi City embarks on final phase of Energy Demand Management Project
over a year ago
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City is nearing completion of the pilot Energy Demand Management Project applied to the existing buildings of Sector East 3 situated between Hamdan bin Mohammed Street, Zayed The First Street, The 6th Street, and The 4th Street, in Abu Dhabi Down Town area. The... Full story
Sunday May 19, 2013
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