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Environment & Energy

Geographical Coverage of EAD's Air Quality Monitoring Network to Be Expanded

over a year ago

The geographical coverage of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) air quality network is to be expanded, as well as the number of parameters that are used to measure. In 2007, EAD established an ambient air quality network consisting of 10 fixed and 2 mobile stations covering air quality, ... Full story
Environment & Energy

Iraq aims to double power supply by next year

over a year ago

Iraq plans to double its electricity supply to 12,330 megawatts (MW) by 2013 as it brings new sources of power online, the electricity ministry said on Saturday, but is still seen falling short of demand. Iraq needs investment in most of its industries after years of war and economic decline. In a ... Full story
Environment & Energy

New technology to cut cost of producing water

over a year ago

A professor at Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, who has co-authored a book on a technology widely used in desalination and production of drinking water in the GCC region, said modifications in membrane separation technology will help cut costs of doing... Full story
Environment & Energy

About Sharjah: A sprawling green area to chill out

over a year ago

A sprawling area of beautiful green scenery dotted with models of Sharjah malls, tourist spots, walking track, and play and amusement areas has brought respite to the emirate’s residents from the humdrum of daily life. Initially set up on around 630,000 square metres back in 1982,... Full story
Environment & Energy

Masdar Institute Offers Research on �Chemical Contaminants in Recycled Water' for Summer Internship Program

over a year ago

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced detection of chemical contaminants in recycled water will be one of the project opportunities for summer internship this... Full story
Environment & Energy

ADNOC’s Green Initiatives Showcased at OTC 2012

over a year ago

Houston, TEXAS USA (3-5-2012): The green initiatives adopted by ADNOC & its Group of Companies are prominently showcased at the Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition (OTC 2012) which is currently taking place in Houston, Texas, USA. The purpose of showcasing the eco-friendly... Full story
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MD & CO of DEWA welcomes EU delegation

over a year ago

Press Release MD & CO of DEWA welcomes EU delegation Dubai, UAE, 03 May 2012: HE Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has welcomed Dr. Angelika Niebler, President of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula,... Full story
Environment & Energy

Venus to cross sun’s face in a lifetime event

over a year ago

On June 5 and 6, millions of people worldwide will be able to spot Venus crossing the Sun’s face in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Venus will take about six hours to complete its transit, appearing as a small black dot on the sun’s surface, in an event that will... Full story
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Sharjah fire victims return home

over a year ago

Fire-affected Al Tayer Tower opened its doors to more than 2,000 residents by 5pm Wednesday even as more than 400 of them were left homeless as their flats on the 8th and 9th floor were gutted completely. Ahmad Aman, manager of the building, told that the water and electricity connections... Full story
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Barzani Hails Abu Dhabi's Progress in Renewable Energy

over a year ago

Massoud Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, visited Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-faceted renewable energy company, on Tuesday to receive a brief on the efforts of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Abu Dhabi to develop renewable energy solutions and clean technology. Dr. Sultan... Full story