Month: January 2018

A new policy brief co-authored by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) finds that increasing the share of renewables, in particular solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind, in India’s power mix, and implementing changes in cooling technologies mandated for thermal power plants would not only lower carbon emissions intensity, but

The field for the inaugural NBO Oman Open has been further strengthened by the addition of Ryder Cup stars Robert Karlsson and Nicolas Colsaerts. Taking place at the stunning Al Mouj Golf in Muscat from February 15-18, the tournament, which represents the biggest professional sports event ever to take place in the Sultanate, has caught

Participating in Cabsat 2018, satellite operator Yahlive and Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator Entertainment and Reality TV Hub (EARTH) announced the addition of 35TV channels,catering to the South Asian viewersin the GCC, in a bid to curb piracy and support efforts toeliminateillegal viewing platforms in the region. The UAE-based operator aims to create an officialSouth Asian TV

Arab Health – the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region –reveals that 45% of GCC residents find wearable technology, such as fitness trackers or smart watches, an effective way to monitor their personal health. In a GCC-wide survey commissioned by Arab Health 2018, 50% of respondents aged 18 to 24

An independent survey of more than 1,000 residents about how trust is built in products and services has highlighted that people still rely overwhelmingly on personal recommendations in the social media and advertising age. Some 84% of those polled said they trusted face-to-face recommendations of products and services from their friends and family. When asked

Saudi Aramco, alongside other 13 Saudi entities, is participating in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 in the UAE on January 13 – 20, 2018. The Saudi participation in the event is led by the Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources, where high-profile Saudi organizations are showcasing sustainability-related initiatives and technologies at the Saudi Pavilion.

SteelFab 2018 was inaugurated at Expo Centre Sharjah by Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations. The trade show is witnessing the participation of more than 1000 brands from 28 countries from around the world. SteelFab is in its 14thedition and will continue until the 18th of January. The