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Environment & Energy
Oil down in Asia on profit-taking
over a week ago
Oil prices eased in Asia on Friday as traders cashed in on recent gains following signs of strengthening US energy demand and concerns over tensions in Syria, analysts said. New York’s main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in June dropped 21 cents to $93.43 a barrel and Brent... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Oil rebounds in Asia on bargain hunting
over a week ago
Oil rebounded in Asian trade on Thursday on bargain hunting following a recent sharp fall, but analysts said prices would continue to be weighed down by signs of weaker demand. New York’s main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in June was up 11 cents to $91.14 a barrel and Brent... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Rising sea levels threaten migratory birds
over a week ago
Millions of birds that stop at coastal wetlands during annual migrations could die as rising sea levels and land reclamation wipe out their feeding grounds, researchers warned Monday. The study into the migratory habits of shorebirds predicted that a loss of 23 to 40 percent of their main... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Xpress Money welcomes Filipino ultra-marathoner Cesar Guarin to UAE
over a week ago
Dubai, May 8th, 2013: Xpress Money, the world’s most dependable money transfer brand, as part of its global CSR campaign H.O.P.E, has sponsored the seventh leg - The GCC stage of Filipino ultra- marathoner Cesar Guarin’s 16-phase global run. Cesar is heading towards his final... Full story
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Environment & Energy
55,000 applicants sign up for DEWA’s GreenBill
over a week ago
Dubai, UAE, 8 May 2013: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded over 55,000 applications for its GreenBill initiative since its launch last year, a new achievement to add to its commendable track-record in sustainable development, environmental protection, and customer service. ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
UNWTO & ATM MINISTERIAL FORUM WELCOMES OVER 25 MINISTERS AS SECOND ANNUAL MEETING EMPHASISES NEED FOR AVIATION AND TOURISM SECTOR SYNERGY
over a week ago
More than 25 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO& Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Zanedo’s New Environmentally Responsible Beauty Box inspired by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Initiative for a Green Economy
over a week ago
DUBAI, UAE – 8 May 2013 - Zanedo, the leading beauty and grooming e-commerce company in the Middle East today announced the launch of its new environmentally responsible beauty box in support of the ongoing national initiative for a “Green Economy for a Sustainable... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Cooler weather helps battle wildfire
earlier this month
5 May 2013 Cooling temperatures helped firefighters Saturday battle a raging California blaze that has threatened 4,000 homes in the rugged hills north of Malibu, officials said. Higher humidity also brought relief for the nearly 2,000 personnel fighting the Springs Fire, which has... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Rising sea levels threaten migratory birds
earlier this month
6 May 2013 Millions of birds that stop at coastal wetlands during annual migrations could die as rising sea levels and land reclamation wipe out their feeding grounds, researchers warned Monday. The study into the migratory habits of shorebirds predicted that a loss of 23 to 40 percent of... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Shell Discusses Future of Energy at the International Energy Forum in Riyadh
earlier this month
Riyadh, KSA – May 07, 2013: With global energy demand projected to increase by as much as 80% by 2050, Shell today kicked off dialogue with senior officials from various public and private organizations in Riyadh at the International Energy Forum (IEF) to share results of its global ... Full story



