Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Morocco, Veolia to build largest seawater desalination project

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Veolia and Morocco have signed a MoA for setting up a partnership to develop a seawater desalination project that will be the largest in Africa and the second largest in the world.

Health & Environment

Chemist Warehouse launches first UAE store in Dubai

Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Chemist Warehouse, Australia’s leading pharmacy retailer, has officially launched its first store in the UAE at Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre.

Health & Environment

Nikken Sekkei to showcase Gen-Next sustainable skyscrapers prototype

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Japanese design firm Nikken Sekkei is set to introduce a new prototype for Next-Generation skyscrapers at the upcoming Cityscape Global in Riyadh. It is mainly aimed at creating attractive workplaces while minimising the CO2 footprint of skyscrapers.

Health & Environment

Alarm bells ring as greenhouse gas concentrations hits new record in 2023

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

The greenhouse gas levels in 2023 had surged to a new record, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come, said a report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), setting off alarm bells among major stake holders.

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Saudi liquidity level hit new high; soars to $744bn in August

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

The liquidity in Saudi Arabia surged to a record SAR2.91 trillion ($774 billion) by August end, up 8.7% over last year, thus serving as a catalyst for the economic, commercial framework, contributing to positive rates in the economic development process.

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Water scarcity remains a significant concern in KSA: study

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Some 67% of Saudi Arabia’s consumers list clean and safe water as a significant environmental concern over the next five years —up from 66% in 2023.

Health & Environment

Forbes picks APM Terminals Bahrain as a Sustainability Leader

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has been named one of the top 10 companies in the transport and logistics sector on the 2024 Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders list.

Health & Environment

KFSHRC does pharmacogenetic analysis of over 1,500 patients

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully conducted pharmacogenetic analysis of over 1,500 patients.

Health & Environment

Aluminium sector helps UAE achieve low-carbon future: Minister

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

The aluminium sector, which is critical to several low-carbon industries, is a major asset that helps the UAE achieve a low-carbon future, said Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

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Dubai resort’s campaign boosts breast cancer awareness

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

Central Hotels & Resorts, one of the fastest-growing hospitality management companies in the UAE, held a Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign across four of its properties, providing healthcare resources and education to guests, staff, and community.