E-waste contains harmful chemicals like lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic that should be prevented from going to the landfill. (Image source: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
The UAE?s ambitious waste diversion goals can be achieved if more businesses make waste management a top priority within their organisations and adopt the best international practices
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer is the vice-chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. (Image source: Dubai Supreme Council of Energy)
The net CO2 emissions of Dubai have decreased by 19 per cent compared to the business as usual (BAU) scenario and 10 per cent below the Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021 target to reduce carbon emissions by 16 per cent by 2021, according to Dubai Supreme Council of Energy
During the visit, Al Khalifa reviewed the network?s readiness and production stations for energy and water during the summer. (Image source: EWA)
Sheikh Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, CEO of Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), Bahrain, has visited Al-Dur Electricity and Water Company to inspect the main power grid and the private electricity and water production stations
DEWA is desalinating water through the joint production of energy and water by using efficient MSF distillation technology. (Image source: DEWA)
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has released an invitation for expression of interests (EOIs) for the 120mn imperial gallons per day (MIGD) Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) project
UAE has taken early steps to conserve natural resources, increase the contribution of clean energy, and implement green development plans. (Image source: Pierre Doyen/Flickr)
World Environment Day 2019 will be an opportunity to urge governments, industries, communities, and individuals to work together to explore renewable energy and green technologies, thereby improving air quality in cities and regions around the world, said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
