Health & Environment

Health & Environment

ACG showcases unified climate action at UNCCD COP16

Tue, 03 Dec 2024

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) is actively participating in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted in Riyadh, from December 2 to 13.

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Sarooj seals $233m Oman road construction contracts

Tue, 03 Dec 2024

Sarooj, a leading player in Oman’s infrastructure sector, has won two road construction contracts worth RO90.2 million ($233 million) in the sultanate. These include the construction of the 120km Adam-Thumrait dual carriageway worth RO70 million.

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Saudi Arabia launches drought resilience initiative at COP16

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia and its partners have launched the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership at the 16th session of COP16 of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the impact of drought globally.

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Aramco completes buying 10pc stake in Horse Powertrain

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals firm, has completed the purchase of a 10% equity stake in Horse Powertrain, a global leader in hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions.

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Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare facility opens at Spark

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

King Salman Energy Park (Spark) has announced the opening of a new clinic with Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) within its premises. The facility provides comprehensive medical services to support SPARK tenants, employees and partners.

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RCU to share sustainability insights at COP16 and SGI gallery

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will share sustainability insights at the upcoming United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s (UNCCD) COP16 and the concurrent Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Gallery.

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WGEO wraps up COP29 with major global green economy efforts

Sun, 01 Dec 2024

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) successfully took part in the COP29 event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with landmark achievements in global green economy efforts featuring 206 speakers across 54 panel discussions and workshops.

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Beeah unveils design for Sharjah medical district project

Sat, 30 Nov 2024

UAE-based Beeah has unveiled the design for its ambitious Jawaher Boston Medical District project coming up in Sharjah. US-based Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has been signed up as the main architectural firm for the premium healthcare facility.

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Sumitomo consortium lands 2400MW Qatar plant contract

Fri, 29 Nov 2024

Sumitomo Corporation has announced that its consortium with Japanese partner Shikoku alongside Korean groups Kospo and KIND has secured the contract for the construction and operation of a 2,400MW gas-fired power plant at Ras Abu Fontas region of Qatar.

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Medlab Middle East 2025 to spotlight women’s health

Thu, 28 Nov 2024

The upcoming edition of Medlab Middle East, the region’s largest medical laboratory exhibition and conference, taking place in Dubai, from February 3-6, 2025, will spotlight women’s health through a dedicated forum.