First-of-its-kind facility in the region adopting waste to energy solutions to convert farm waste into gas used to power facilities Dubai, UAE, 12 October 2019:  Mazoon Dairy Company has commenced operations of the first-of-its-kind biogas plant in the region in Al Sunaynah, which uses waste from cows to produce gas that is used as alternative energy to operate some facilities at the factory. The switching on of the plant took place in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Saeed Al-Awfi, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Oman and the Board of Directors.    The biogas plant is part of Mazoon Dairy’s strategy to adopt environmentally friendly solutions and use waste to energy to enhance the efficiency of waste management. This is the first time ever that a dairy company in the region has ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 08, 2019:    When decorating a living room, the sofa comes first. Whether you want your family and friends to linger over conversations or enjoy movie nights, a sofa must cater to multiple requirements. 2XL Furniture & Home Décor offers a fabulous range of sofas to swoon over from classic to modern with stylish detailing and multiple configurations.    Amit Yadav, Head of Marketing, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, “A sofa is a universal home staple and a focal point of a living room.   However, a sofa should not only look great but should also be comfortable. Being the anchor of the room, it must suit your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to upgrade your seating or setting up a new home, at 2XL we offer a wide choice of premim sofa collections ......read more

Home improvement and lifestyle store invited customers to be part of the Catalogue in a unique collaboration Dubai, October 07, 2019:   If you are looking to refresh your outdoor living space, look no further. ACE, the home improvement and lifestyle store, has announced the launch of its new and exciting Outdoor collection across all its nine stores in the UAE.    The new Outdoor range is an important result of ACE’s year-long transformation studying new living priorities, space constraints, budget requirements and a strong sense of conscious living growing steadily among residents within the UAE. And the result is a host of solutions that are new, space relevant, at a wide range of prices and above all, gentle to the planet.  The recently unveiled range covers multiple categories such as ......read more

Award-winning IT management software provider equips technology professionals with tools to help monitor, manage, and secure today’s complex IT environments   Dubai, UAE – October 7, 2019 – SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week, October 6 – 10, 2019, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company, who holds the May 2019 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice distinction for Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics^ will exhibit the latest updates to its SolarWinds® Orion® Platform.    TrustRadius®, one of the most trusted customer review platform for B2B technology, recently named  SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM), ......read more

• PAN Emirates invests AED 5 Million on its new store spanning across 48,000 sq. ft. • PAN Emirates Burjuman store is looking to reach out to residents of neighbouring localities with its distinct, affordable and stylish furnishing collection.   Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 3, 2019:  PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio and outdoor furniture brand in the region, has launched a new store in Burjuman. The store that was officially launched on October 2, 2019 is its 13th store in the UAE.   The home-grown furniture brand is enthusiastic to enhance its presence in the UAE and in the Middle East with an AED 5 Million investment towards setting up a new store spanning across 48,000 sq. ft. Apart from being centrally located in Bur Dubai at the heart of the ......read more

By HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi, The Minister of State for Food Security, UAE Sustainable agriculture is at the heart of the comprehensive food security strategies of many nations today as they seek to eliminate hunger within their respective territories, while at the same time ensuring they protect the environment. This practice focuses on providing a sufficient supply of nutritious food to the citizens without adding further pressures on natural resources in the face of exponentially booming populations.   Observing the best agricultural practices that promote healthy food production with due regard to the environment is timely and critical to the global sustainable development movement. Here we see efforts to promote rationalised use of natural resources to ensure that everybody, including future ......read more

Zaitoun Green Shipping emphasizes the significance of shipbuilding efficiency The company highlighted its continuous efforts on how to improve the vessels’ efficiency to align with the IMO2020 compliance and beyond Dubai – United Arab Emirates- 2ND October 2019: The Dubai-based Zaitoun Green Shipping L.L.C has participated at the 9th edition of “Gulf Intelligence Energy Market Forum” that was held from the 30th September to the 1st of October 2019. The forum carried out the theme of ‘IMO2020- Megatrends and the Energy Transition’; where key industry players and decision makers shared their insights on the topic during informative sessions and roundtables. The forum was held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and the Ruler of ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 02, 2019:    Whether it snows in your part of the world or you’re enjoying tropical sunshine, this season is about gathering your loved ones, being cosy and enjoying time together. Everyone has their own way of celebrating. Whether you put up a tree or simply light a candle, it is easy to create a home that is designed for belonging. Two designer families from two different parts of the world – Sarah and Jens Fager from Sweden and Naeem Biviji and Bethan Rayner from Kenya – created a holiday-inspired collection that makes the holidays even more special. Using their own families as starting points for their designs, VÄRMER is a truly personal collection. Beautiful, timeless and functional pieces of furniture and decoration (and more) designed for all kinds of ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 29th September 2019: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced that it has achieved the objectives of its annual summer campaign, which began in June 2019 to reduce district cooling energy consumption, under the slogan ‘Switch to 24°C and save more’. This is part of Empower’s efforts to support sustainability and to deliver a world-class service of environmentally friendly district cooling. The campaign relied on innovative methods to reduce temperature inside homes using environmentally-friendly solutions, reducing monthly costs, as well as tips and guidelines that contribute to reducing energy consumption during the summer period. The campaign encourages customers to set the AC thermostat to 24 degrees ......read more

26 September, 2019; Dubai, UAE:  Danube Home, one of the leading home interior solution brands in UAE launched its exclusive Garden Collection 2020 and on 25th of September 2019 at Emirates Hills – Sajan’s Villa. Present on the occasion were Adel Sajan - Director Danube Group, Shubhojit Mahalanobis - General Manager Danube Home, Sayed Habib - General Manager of Buying along with other senior management of the company. As part of the garden launch, a new 19/20 catalogue was introduced, featuring more than 1500 items, serving as a complete resource guide for outdoor furniture, accessories and lifestyle living. The theme of this new catalogue is – ‘colors of nature’ which showcases uniquely designed products based on the colour Red, blue, fuchsia, brown, green and yellow. As we know that colors ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 25 September 2019:  Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced the commencement of providing district cooling services to the first phase of Deira Waterfront project. The district cooling project is part of the contract between Empower and Ithra Dubai LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). Empower specified that its district cooling project for Deira Waterfront will be executed in two phases using innovative technologies in district cooling. The first phase includes providing around 20,000 Refrigeration Tones (RT) to 18 buildings, covering an area of 570,000 square meters and the second phase includes providing 25,000 RT to 28 buildings, covering a total area of around 910,000 square ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 24 September 2019: Whether it’s getting to work, meeting family and friends in nearby cities or visiting remote desert areas, travelling by road is the most convenient method of transport in the UAE.   Across the Emirates, tens of thousands of people get behind the wheel to drive to their destination every single day, and Abu Dhabi is no different. The flow of traffic along the UAE capital’s modern highways is maintained and safety ensured thanks to the use of state-of-the-art technology and the very latest construction materials and techniques.   The UAE’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed with the nation’s roads ranked number one in the world in the Global Competitiveness Report, issued by the Word Economic Forum for 2017-18.    With that accomplishment in ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 23, 2019:   As a parent, your worst nightmare is when your children grow up and expect their own space. With houses getting smaller and smarter, you find the need for your children to cohabitate and you want this shared space to work for them because you believe it will be a great experience. The question is ‘how can you make a big impact with a small investment? And what can you do to transform small space to a functional smart space? IKEA loves new ideas and wants to help you ‘start fresh'. The Swedish home furnishing giant has put together some easy tips that can make sharing space work better not just for your children, but for the whole family. Create the right space for sleep, study and friends: Children need an organised space for studying, homework ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 23 September 2019:   Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, participated in the panel discussion entitled ‘The Current State of SDG 7: Energy Efficiency’, along with Minister of Mines and Energy, Government of Colombia, Minister of the Environment, Government of Italy and Director General, European Partnership for Energy and the Environment, as part of the ‘Energy Action Forum’ “Accelerating Energy Transition 2020 and Beyond”. This took place in the United Nations’ Climate Action Summit 2019, which is being taking place at the UN headquarters.  The forum aims to unite the efforts of global leaders through their governments, along with the private sector and civil ......read more

New identity for long-running Middle East Electricity platform is a ‘strategic move for industry that goes well beyond electricity’ – Informa  Middle East Energy 2020 to tap into a digital future as pioneering exhibition and knowledge exchange event stays at the forefront of rapidly evolving power industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 23, 2019:    After 44 highly-successful editions, Middle East Electricity will evolve into Middle East Energy in 2020 - an energetic transformation which aims to keep the region’s leading power industry event at the forefront of a rapidly-evolving sector.  As demand for digitised and renewable energy solutions increase across the globe, the future-focused Middle East Energy platform will debut at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from ......read more

September 22, 2019 - Dubai, UAE A dramatic week in crude oil saw the Brent futures contract jump the most on record before deflating on continued growth and demand concerns. Gold traded higher but within the tightest range in two months, despite heightened geo-political risks, the second US rate cut in this cycle and a softer dollar. Low level trade talks between US and China received attention, with the market quietly hoping for a breakthrough when senior-level negotiations continue in earnest next month. The year-long trade war was mentioned by the OECD as its main reason for once again lowering the outlook for global growth in 2019 and 2020. It said that global growth momentum had tumbled toward lows last seen during the financial crisis, with protectionist policies taking an increased toll on confidence and investments. ......read more

In the presence of the UAE Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Al Nuaimi: “The appointment of Dr. Aysha Al Busmait as IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador confirms the ability of Emirati women to strengthen the maritime sector locally and globally. She is an active partner in advancing the path of development and progress in various fields.” UAE. September 18, 2019- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the appointment of Dr. Aisha Al Busmait, Director of Government Communications at the Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime, as IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport (FTA), and several ministers and representative members ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 18, 2019:   Galadari Engineering Works (GEW), a subsidiary of the Galadari Industrial Division, is gearing up to boost production and service capacity by setting up a new plant at the Dubai Industrial Park with an investment of around Dh100 million.  The new high-tech plant, which will expand GEW capacity by three times compared to its current facility in Al Quoz Area, has been designed to meet the growing regional and global construction demands.  A groundbreaking ceremony for the new premises spread over  600,000 square feet was held in the presence of Suhail Abdullatif Galadari, Director and Executive Committee Member; Mohammed Abdullatif Galadari, Director and Executive Committee Member; and  Mohamed Yahya Kazi Meeran, Director and Group CEO, all of ......read more

BCG held a C-Suite roundtable at the World Energy Congress 2019 exploring what it will take for energy players to win in the coming decade This includes accelerated corporate action, organizational change, and optimization of social & business value as a result of pressures from digital transformation, energy transition and increased volatility   Abu Dhabi, September 16, 2019 : Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has paved the way forward for increased corporate action from energy sector players in the changing business environment of tomorrow following an exclusive, invitation only roundtable discussion held on the sidelines of World Energy Congress 2019, which took place in Abu Dhabi.   “Aligning strategic imperatives to the disruptive forces in energy will be essential for organizations across the ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 14 September 2019:  His Excellency Joao Galamba, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Energy, visited Noor Abu Dhabi this week, during a tour hosted by a delegation from the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), led by Othman Al Ali, EWEC’s Chief Executive Officer, and other senior management. The Minister received an update on the plant, one of the world’s single largest solar projects, as well as a briefing on the upcoming construction of a 2,000 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power project to be located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi emirate. The Noor Abu Dhabi plant will offset the emirate’s CO2 emissions by 1 million metric tons, equivalent to removing 200,000 cars from the emirate’s roads. With 3.2 million solar panels installed across an 8 square kilometre site, Noor Abu ......read more

Innovation and Transformation Key to Growth of Oil and Gas Sector, Says GOTECH 2019 Chairman September 14, 2019 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates More than 100 top drawer companies will be exhibiting their cutting-edge technologies and solutions at GOTECH 2019, the third annual conference of its kind to be held at Dubai World Trade Center from 21 – 23 October 2019.  GOTECH 2019 is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance of UAE, Chairman of Dragon Oil. Organized by renowned UAE-based oil and gas operator Dragon Oil, GOTECH 2019, the largest gas and oil technology showcase and conference in the region, expects to widen its purview and engage more government organizations, companies and professional societies.  This initiative, which has ......read more

ENEC and TENEX to continue exploring potential opportunities for collaboration in the field of nuclear fuel cycle   Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12 September 2019: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exploring potential opportunities for collaboration in the field of nuclear fuel cycle management, with the TENEX, Joint-Stock Company, part of the Russian ROSATOM State Corporation Company, a global supplier of uranium products with more than six decades of experience in innovative nuclear fuel cycle solutions.   The new MoU was signed during the 24th World Energy Congress at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, by His Excellency Engineer Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, and Polgorodnik Sergey, Director General of TENEX, in a ceremony attended by senior ......read more

Abu Dhabi…September 11, 2019:  Today the World Energy Council, in partnership with Oliver Wyman, unveiled the latest progress for almost 130 countries on developing policies for Energy Security, Equity and Environmental Sustainability.     The 2019 World Energy Trilemma Index, created by the World Energy Council, in partnership with global consultancy Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies, provides an objective rating of national energy policy and performance across three dimensions: Energy Security, Energy Equity and the Environmental Sustainability of Energy Systems.     Launched today during the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the World Energy Trilemma Report and Index provide a ranking of countries’ energy performance using global and ......read more

• PAN Emirates launches Autumn with its new collection with 30 – 70 per cent discount • PAN Emirates Home Furnishings showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Fujairah in the UAE.     Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 11, 2019:  Ready, get set, autumn! Changing seasons bring amazing new colours to the environment. Trees take on a new hue, and the entire skyline inspires different emotions. As autumn starts to knock on the door, its time to let it in. Inspired by the colours of autumn, Pan Emirates brings you a selection of items that will evoke the same emotions as the outdoors.   Throw a cushion on the couch, or add in a elegant coffee table that spruces up the décor. With Pan Emirates, there’s always something to catch our attention. This season, black is ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 10, 2019:  The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have today announced at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi the winners of this year’s LAGI international design competition. Sponsored by Masdar, LAGI 2019 Abu Dhabi challenged design teams to create large-scale works of public art that also produce clean kilowatt-hours for the Masdar City grid using technologies such as solar and wind. “Masdar is proud to sponsor this special edition of the LAGI competition, in the same year that Abu Dhabi has the privilege of hosting the 24thWorld Energy Congress. It is fitting that the capital’s flagship sustainable city is supporting the competition, which complements the holistic approach that Masdar City takes towards ......read more