Qatar Green Building Council seeks to improve indoor air quality
Leading experts from the sustainability industry gathered recently for the Qatar Green Building Council’s (QGBC) seminar titled ‘Healthy Buildings for...
Renewable Energy
Italian solar energy project near Beirut
A system to heat water using solar energy began operating in the Armenian Relief Cross Socio Medical Center in Bourj...
GCC countries to invest $155 billion in solar power projects
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to invest $155 billion (SR581.25 billion) for the construction of energy generating...
A bright future for renewable energy in Saudi Arabia
To support the growing demand for electricity, which is expected to triple by 2032, the power sector in Saudi Arabia...
First Solar completes flagship Dubai plant
First Solar, a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, has successfully completed and handed over a 13...
Qatari government launches 200 MW solar initiative
The government of Qatar announced plans to explore the untapped solar potential in the country with an initial 200 MW-phase...
Qatar targets 'near zero' water discharge to sea by 2016
Qatar is working on a major pro-environment project aimed at safeguarding the country's marine ecosystem by targeting "near zero" water...
Solar power for Batroun Port in Lebanon
A solar power generation station to supply the Port of Batroun was recently completed. The project cost $250,000 and was...
Msheireb Downtown Doha wins sustainability award
Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, won a sustainability award for its flagship project Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD)....
Renewable energy market growing fast in the Arab region
Renewable energy market is rapidly expanding in the Arab region, with the countries announcing a diverse range of projects and...
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