Energy

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Senior officials take stock of MENA progress in fight against climate

Caline Malek

Feb 7, 20221 min read

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Senior officials take stock of MENA progress in fight against climate

Saudi Arabia and the UAE praised for pioneering green energy initiatives as part of accelerated climate actions US climate envoy John...

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Saudi, UAE energy ministers outline paths to net-zero future

Caline Malek

Jan 28, 20221 min read

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Saudi, UAE energy ministers outline paths to net-zero future

The GCC’s two biggest economies have launched pioneering green initiatives without disrupting energy security Prince Abdul Aziz, the...

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How GCC investment in clean hydrogen can supercharge energy transition

Caline Malek

Nov 5, 20211 min read

How GCC investment in clean hydrogen can supercharge energy transition

Hydrogen’s intrinsic characteristics make it a versatile energy carrier and a potential substitute for fossil fuels Saudi Arabia’s NEOM...

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Middle East to invest heavily in smart grids over next decade

Caline Malek

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Middle East to invest heavily in smart grids over next decade

The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to invest heavily in developing smart grids as utilities and energy companies push...

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Digitalisation to drive efficiency and sustainability efforts across Middle East

Caline Malek

Jun 14, 20211 min read

Digitalisation to drive efficiency and sustainability efforts across Middle East

Increasing digitalisation in the region's energy sector will not only increase efficiency and reduce costs, but will assist with the move...

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Experts unpack Eastern Mediterranean crisis at Arab News webinar

Caline Malek

Mar 28, 20211 min read

Experts unpack Eastern Mediterranean crisis at Arab News webinar

Virtual event marks 200 years of modern Greece and Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire Greek ambassador to Saudi Arabia says his...

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Market waits for Saudi Arabia’s clean energy drive

Caline Malek

Oct 26, 20201 min read

Market waits for Saudi Arabia’s clean energy drive

Investors and energy providers from across the world are keeping an eye on developments with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy sector,...

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Middle East prepares for Green hydrogen revolution

Caline Malek

Oct 22, 20201 min read

Middle East prepares for Green hydrogen revolution

Green hydrogen is rapidly becoming a focal point of the energy transition discussion in many areas of the world, and the Middle East and...

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Saudi wind farm’s progress heralds a new era in clean energy

Caline Malek

Oct 19, 20201 min read

Saudi wind farm’s progress heralds a new era in clean energy

Key construction milestone crossed with delivery of 20 turbines for Kingdom’s utility-scale wind farm in Al-Jouf Kingdom’s renewable...

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Scientists in Saudi Arabia push the boundaries of solar power further

Caline Malek

Oct 13, 20201 min read

Scientists in Saudi Arabia push the boundaries of solar power further

High temperatures during daytime in the Middle East reduce the efficiency of solar PV cells A KAUST project aims to increase solar...

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Technology focus: the rise of bifacial solar in the Middle East’s power sector

Caline Malek

Jul 12, 20201 min read

Technology focus: the rise of bifacial solar in the Middle East’s power sector

Bifacial solar panel technology is increasingly being adopted in the Middle East’s rapidly growing renewable energy market, with a number...

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How artificial intelligence can revolutionize the Middle East energy sector

Caline Malek

Mar 9, 20201 min read

How artificial intelligence can revolutionize the Middle East energy sector

Artificial intelligence will play a key role in the utilization of energy resources, says a new report. AI could potentially create value...

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Global leaders address health, well-being at Abu Dhabi event

Caline Malek

Feb 18, 20201 min read

Global leaders address health, well-being at Abu Dhabi event

Participants debated how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming society, although obstacles remain. The two-day event,...

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GCC states poised for a smart-mobility revolution

Caline Malek

Feb 2, 20201 min read

GCC states poised for a smart-mobility revolution

A new report says Saudi Arabia well placed to find high-tech solutions to its transportation challenges. Cutting-edge tech expected to...

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Government, business leaders discuss ‘sustainable development’ in Abu Dhabi

Caline Malek

Jan 21, 20201 min read

Government, business leaders discuss ‘sustainable development’ in Abu Dhabi

“The UAE not only talks the talk but walks the walk when it comes to delivering sustainable, clean energy,” said UAE Minister of State...

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Saudi Arabia joins club of Middle East’s ‘green energy’ leaders

Caline Malek

Jan 20, 20201 min read

Saudi Arabia joins club of Middle East’s ‘green energy’ leaders

Government plans to invest up to $50bn in renewable energy projects by 2023. Demand for electricity in the Kingdom is forecast to rise by...

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Saudi Arabia urges level playing field for all energy forms

Caline Malek

Jan 15, 20201 min read

Saudi Arabia urges level playing field for all energy forms

Kingdom wants to be part of the solution, Prince Abdulaziz tells Future Sustainability Summit in Abu Dhabi. Energy Minister said by 2040,...

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How sun-baked Iraq can tackle its chronic power crisis

Caline Malek

Jan 13, 20201 min read

How sun-baked Iraq can tackle its chronic power crisis

New agreement will support Iraq in dealing with energy transition and climate-change mitigation. Studies suggest Iraq has the potential...

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A decade of opportunities awaits Arab countries

Caline Malek

Dec 28, 20191 min read

A decade of opportunities awaits Arab countries

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to see some of the Middle East's first smart cities. China is the UAE’s largest non-oil trading...

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Abu Dhabi project eyes breakthrough in energy-storage tech

Caline Malek

Nov 10, 20191 min read

Abu Dhabi project eyes breakthrough in energy-storage tech

Sweden's Azelio has tied up with UAE's Masdar and Khalifa University for Science and Technology. Tests to determine if Azelio's storage...

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