Economic Zones World promotes energy-efficiency through World Environment Day activities
Jafza, the flagship entity of Economic Zones World (EZW), announced on the occasion of World Environment Day that it has been steadily energising its...
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,...
Electricity bills rise by 40 – 50 % in GCC region
A regional expert in AC systems has said that electricity consumption in summer in the GCC region rises by 50 percent compared to the...
Swedish Secretary of State for Energy confirms participation in World Future...
Ola Alterå, Secretary of State for Energy, Sweden, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming World Future Energy Summit. The Swedish Secretary...
Grants by ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation Spur Economic Advancement of...
The $6 million grants will focus on advancing economic progress and opportunity for women around the world.
Since 2005, ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation have...
GE Applauds US-UAE Civilian Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement
GE applauds the U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement that recently earned congressional approval. Commonly known as a “123 Agreement,†this...
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 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...
Masdar contributes to the global debate for viable energy solutions
The United Arab Emirates received support by the 24 participating governments of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) to host the second...
Sustainable Future Dependent on Energy Industry Support
Most countries struggle to balance energy needs
Country is ranked in updated Energy Sustainability Index
Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom achieve ‘AAA’ ratings...
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...
Energy Outlook – Oil consumption grows in second half
How High is Oil Headed? - Analysis and Discussion with Lawrence Eagles of JP Morgan Chase & Co.
World Solar Car Challenge 2011 winner to debut at World Future...
Tokai Challenger, winner of the 2009 and 2011 World Solar Challenge, the world's premier race for solar cars, is set to make its Middle East debut at the World Future Energy Summit from January 16.
IRENA General Assembly opens in Abu Dhabi
The third session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) opened here today at St Regis hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Delegates from...
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,...
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.
A Brighter Future for Solar?
It's not just oil and gas that the Gulf has in abundance. It also has another valuable resource - the Sun. But...
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...