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Environment & Energy
Sandstorm diverts Kuwait flights to KSA, Bahrain
over a year ago
Seven flights due to land at Kuwait International Airport on Tuesday were diverted to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as a result of sandstorms, it was reported. According to the Kuwait Times, poor weather conditions caused a malfunction in the airport’s instrument landing system (ILS), meaning the ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
ADAC registers 23.6% in recycled waste by end of 2011
over a year ago
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Abu Dhabi's five airports, released its waste recycling report for 2011, which reveals that ADAC reached the recycling of 23.6% of waste generated at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the company's headquarter by the end of 2011.This equals ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Gulf states warned of Tsunami
over a year ago
Gulf nations have been warned over the possibility of a "destructive" Tsunami following a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia. A statement issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) named the UAE, Oman and Yemen among the countries expected to be impacted later ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Gulf states warned of Tsunami
over a year ago
Gulf nations have been warned over the possibility of a "destructive" Tsunami following a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia. A statement issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) named the UAE, Oman and Yemen among the countries expected to be impacted later ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Abu Dhabi TerminalsAchieves ISO 9001:2008 Re-Certification and Maintains ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 Certifications
over a year ago
AbuDhabi, 11th April 2012- Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) has successfully re-certified its QualityManagement System (QMS) for the ISO 9001:2008 certification from Bureau Veritasand maintained certifications in Environmental Management Standard &Occupational Health and Safety Management System under ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Abu Dhabi to list its flora, fauna
over a year ago
ABU DHABI — The emirate will make a comprehensive inventory of its flora and fauna, announced the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) on Tuesday. “We will start in the Western Region, which we know the least about, and look forward across the emirate in a comprehensive,... Full story
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Environment & Energy
No plans for water and electricity tarrif hikes in Abu Dhabi, says ADWEA
over a year ago
Director General of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) Abdullah Saif Al-Nuaimi said there are no plans to increase water and electricity tariff in the emirate of Abu Dhabi."The new format of bills was introduced to rationalize consumption of water and electricity," Al-Nuaimi... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference to begin tomorrow
over a year ago
The 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) will open tomorrow under the patronage of the President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.As the largest exhibition for the Middle East oil and gas industry, ADIPEC ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
UAE biodiversity study looks at protection
over a year ago
Abu Dhabi The emirate's plants, mangroves and animals are to be studied to get a clearer picture of the environment and how to protect it for the future. The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the survey Monday designed to monitor biodiversity, and habitats in the... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Cement plants to review environmental impact
over a year ago
Dubai Cement factories face permanent closure if they fail to meet the new green measures announced by the Ministry of Environment and Water. In an advisory issued earlier this week by Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahd, Minister of Environment and Water, cement companies were warned that a temporary... Full story
Thursday June 20, 2013
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