Saudi startup wins global competition
LONDON: A Saudi startup has won the top prize in a global competition. Sadeem, the world’s first multi-patented flood and traffic information system, was named the Best Global Startup at GITEX...
Egyptian diplomat leads race to be UNESCO head
JEDDAH: An Egyptian diplomat is among the favorites to be the next head of UNESCO, the UN’s cultural agency. Moushira Khattab, 73, a former minister of family and population and a leading activist...
Morocco pushing renewables boundary with Noor Midelt projects
Faced with an increasing energy consumption of roughly 6% per year and an energy dependence rate of around 95%, the Kingdom of Morocco has set an ambitious objective aiming to source 52% of its...
Scientists see ‘clear evidence’ of climate change behind 2017 heatwave
The record heat observed across Europe this summer was made “at least ten times more likely” because of climate change, scientists have concluded in a new study released on Wednesday (27 September)....
PLASTIC GENERATION
Let’s start off with some wonderful news: last week the Ministry of Environmental Protection reported a remarkable 80% drop in the consumption of plastic bags from large grocery chains in the first...
Algeria: airport to install a 1.39MW PV rooftop system
In North Africa, the new airport in Oran, Algeria, the Ahmed Ben Bella International Airport, has commenced the installation of 1.39MW solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop system. Algerian renewable...
Roman Ruins Discovered Underwater in Tunisia
Historians have long speculated about an epic disaster that leveled a city and killed thousands. But there’s been little evidence to support that theory — until now. Archaeologists recently...
Mercadona Expands ‘Efficient’ Store Model In Spain
Spanish retailer Mercadona has expanded its presence in the country with the opening of one new store, and the reopening of four refurbished supermarkets, according to its ‘efficient’...
