December 20, 2017
NRG Expert Analyst discusses opportunities in Maltese offshore oil and gas exploration
Malta has reportedly opened three offshore blocks north of the island for hydrocarbon exploration. Yet, despite being located close to the gas rich waters of the East Med, the country has a poor exploration record; but can a stable government and favourable location draw investors, or is more disappointment in store?
Read the full article by Heidi Vella with quotes from our energy analyst Edgar van der Meer Click Here
December 6, 2017
Supported by Dubai Municipality and Etihad ESCO, Dubai Green Hotel Innovation was launched yesterday
Dubai (December 6, 2017), Supported by Dubai Municipality and Etihad ESCO, the 2nd annual Dubai Green Hotel Innovation has been launched successfully yesterday at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf. This conference is organized by Advanced Conferences & Meetings.
Holley Chant, Executive Director – Corporate Sustainability at KEO International Consultants chaired the conference.
Ali Jassim the CEO of Etihad ESCO officially inaugurated the event and delivered the opening speech. Also, Ali Jassim delivered a presentation during the conference on retrofitting existing building components to improve savings by 2030.
The opening speech was followed by a presentation from Taqati’s Executive Director, Aref Abou Zahr who detailed the Demand Side Management programme for hotels in line with the Dubai plan 2021.
Read the full Press Release
December 5, 2017
Additional speakers confirmed for the 14th Annual Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference
Representatives from Transport for London, Virgin Trains, and CRRC to join the 2018 speaking faculty
LONDON, UK, December 5th – Building on the success of 2017, the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference will be returning to Berlin for its 14th edition. Heightening the 2018 event, the FPRS team are delighted to announce the addition of several key speakers to this prestigious event. The 2018 speaking faculty will now include Transport for London, Virgin Trains, and CRRC, who will be sharing exclusive insight and innovation with attendees.
Read the full Press Release
November 9, 2017
Dubai to achieve environmental sustainability in the hospitality sector
Dubai has 700 hotels in operation, with 300 hotels in the pipeline to open before 2020. The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced the launch of a new initiative to reduce the carbon footprint in Dubai’s hospitality industry as the sector targets greater environmental sustainability.
Dubai Green Hotel Innovation conference will be held on 5-6 December 2017 Dubai, UAE and will focus on investing in the latest systems and solutions to achieve energy efficiency and meet environmental standards for new build and retrofit in the hotel industry.
Read the full Press Release
November 1, 2017
RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi: Supporting Abu Dhabi’s retrofitting initiatives
Retrofitting buildings across the UAE has become a leading force behind energy efficiency initiatives across the Emirates, project owners will begin to lead retrofitting initiatives in commercial and residential buildings.
RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi is part of the RetrofitTech Series and will be held on 11-12 December 2017 in Abu Dhabi. The summit aims to provide the industry with an opportunity to come together and talk about the planned initiatives, projects, best practices and innovation in retrofitting of existing buildings.
Read the full Press Release
October 29, 2017
H.E. Dr. Khaled Mahdi, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning & Development (SCPD) inaugurating Kuwait Infrastructure Week
Kuwait City (October 29, 2017), H.E. Dr. Khaled Mahdi the Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning & Development (SCPD) in Kuwait delivered the opening presentation on building “New Kuwait”; the vision, the goals and the strategy to achieve them at Kuwait Infrastructure Week.
Supported by The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning & Development, the Ministry of Electricity & Water and Kuwait Institute of Science & Research (KISR), Advanced Conferences & Meetings launched Kuwait Infrastructure Week at Jumeirah Messilah Hotel in Kuwait City.
Read the full Press Release
October 23, 2017
The Maritime Standard Awards showcase regional quality and achievement
The fourth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, held on Monday 23rd October 2017 at the iconic Atlantis Ballroom, on The Palm, set a new standard for regional awards ceremonies, with exceptional levels of grandeur, glamour and professionalism. Hosted by well-known Bollywood actress and model, Lara Dutta, the Awards attracted a top calibre audience of over 700 executives from across the shipping, ports and related sectors, from almost 70 different countries.
The high profile event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, celebrated and rewarded the achievements of leading companies and individuals active in maritime fields in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.
Read the full Press Release
October 15, 2017
All-star lineup for The Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference
Dubai, UAE, 15th October 2017: Interest is building in the third annual The Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference, which takes place on November 8th at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort. The theme of this year’s one-day event is ‘Building strong partnerships to generate investment-led growth’ and will highlight key issues facing the shipping, ports, banking and finance sectors as they seek to capitalise on emerging opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.
A really high quality line of speakers is already confirmed. Captain Mohamed Al Shamisi, chief executive of Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP), will give one of the keynote speeches, highlighting the many initiatives that have been led by the organisation with the aim of diversifying the emirate’s economy and creating a trade hub. The second keynote speech will come from H.E. Dr. Abdullah Salem Alkatheeri, director general of the Federal Transport Authority-Land and Maritime (FTA), which sets the regulatory framework for the sector in the UAE.
Read the full Press Release
October 02, 2017
TMS Awards again honoured by Royal Patronage
The Maritime Standard (TMS) is delighted to confirm that the fourth annual TMS Awards, which will be held in Dubai on 23rd October 2017, are to take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. This is the fourth year in succession that H.H. Sheikh Ahmed, one of the leading business leaders in the region, has honoured the TMS Awards by bestowing his patronage on the event.
For more than 25 years His Highness has been at the forefront of Dubai’s economic development, spearheading the successful expansion of the aviation sector and, more recently, formulating economic, investment and fiscal policies and strategies in support of the emirate’s long term vision. He also chairs the important Executive Authority for Expo 2020.
Read the full Press Release
September 11, 2017
Upcoming Transmission & Distribution Summit
North America’s world-class electric system is facing several serious challenges. Sustaining high levels of reliability from existing T&D assets has never been more challenging. Major questions exist about electric power grid’s ability to continue providing citizens and businesses with relatively clean, reliable and affordable energy services.
The recent downturn in the economy masks areas of grid congestion in numerous locations across America. These bottlenecks could interfere with regional economic development. The “information economy” requires a reliable, secure and affordable electric system to grow and prosper. Unless substantial amounts of capital are invested over the next several decades in new generation, transmission and distribution facilities, service quality will degrade and costs will go up.
Read the full Press Release
August 24, 2017
Abu Dhabi is now investing in sustainable lighting
Abu Dhabi is one of the most active cities in the region that is investing in sustainable development and a significant part of this investment is focused on energy efficiency in buildings and extension landscape lighting.
Abu Dhabi has taken a strong stance on integrating its infrastructure through their smart city’s integration pilot and subsequently continues to retrofit existing buildings to deliver on its promises to reduce energy consumption by 20%.
Read the full Press Release.
August 16, 2017
The Maritime Standard Awards extends nomination deadline
As a result of the huge volume of last minute nominations for this year’s The Maritime Standard Awards it has been decided to grant a last, final, one week extension. Nominations now close on August 17th, but there can be no extension beyond that.
16th August 2017, Dubai, UAE: Managing director, Trevor Pereira, says, “We wanted to make doubly sure that everyone who wishes to nominate has the opportunity to do so. There is still time to make the list of final nominees that will be submitted to the judging panel. However this is the last chance.”
The Maritime Standard Awards 2017 will take place at Atlantis the Palm Dubai on Monday October 23rd. Details about the glittering event, the award categories and how to nominate can be found on: www.tmsawards.com.
Read the full press release by Clicking Here
July 26, 2017
Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA at SPI 2017, Las Vegas
One of the major topics of Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be the storage of renewable energies. Wind and solar energy can be stored through the production of hydrogen via water electrolysis. ITM Power, Nel Hydrogen and Hydrogenics will inform about their latest electrolyser technologies.
Read the full Press Release
July 25, 2017
CMT’s leading Biomass Series travels to Johannesburg to host ‘BIOMASS TRADE & BIOENERGY AFRICA’ Summit
The Biomass Series in Africa has on-board some of the early movers of Africa’s unexploited biomass and biogas energy markets. South Africa’s power utility – Eskom that is planning to build its first biomass plant – shares its ‘Biomass Co-Firing Strategy’ at the summit with details of its torrefaction process at its existing power stations and upcoming plants. Namibia’s utility Namibia Power Corporation – that plans to build 40MW and 20MW biomass-fueled power plants, informs about ‘Biomass Power Capacity Growth in Namibia’ sharing details of growth drivers, case studies, opportunities and challenges.
Read the full Press Release
July 11, 2017
Breakthrough in the digital transformation: thyssenkrupp connects machinery
A milestone for the digital transformation: thyssenkrupp connects the machinery of the materials division via a new digital platform. Thanks to toii all machines can communicate with each other. Due to predictive maintenance the platform is also supposed to forecast the necessity of machine services in the future. The name chosen by the business area is a double play on words – it spells IIoT backwards, the abbreviation for “Industrial Internet of Things” – and it is pronounced like the word “toy”, an indication of how the new platform makes linking heterogeneous machines to existing IT structures “child’s play”. toii was developed completely in-house by company software engineering experts and tailored to the specific requirements of Materials Services.
Read the full Press Release.
July 06, 2017
2.3 GW of Egypt’s power will be generated by photovoltaic energy in the next couple of years
Egypt has the objective to increase its share of renewable energy to 22% of the total energy consumption by 2020.
NREA has recently awarded the winning consortiums projects for round one of their Feed In Tariff (FIT) solar programme and are moving ahead with round two of project development.
The PPAS for round two are moving forward with letters of commitment submitted by developers and with a final proposal submission deadline in October 2017.
Solar Projects Egypt is a specialised conference discussing strategy, project design and delivery of solar FIT programme for round 1 and 2.
The conference is organised by Advanced Conferences & Meetings and will be held on 9-10 October 2017 in Cairo, Egypt.
Read the full press release here
July 04, 2017
US$ 90 billion will be invested in KSA’s energy sector
Saudi Arabia is planning a national program to optimise water and energy consumption, and intends to reduce subsidies for fuel, power and water. Major restructuring of the kingdom’s energy and water sectors will take place as part of the Saudi vision 2030.
The drive towards energy efficiency provides the perfect impetus to retrofit buildings of all types to improve energy and water efficiency.
RetrofitTech KSA is a specialised seminar exploring the challenges and opportunities in KSA’s emerging retrofitting and refurbishment industry to achieve energy efficiency goals.
The seminar is organised by Advanced Conferences & Meetings in collaboration with the Local Partner XS Conferences & Exhibitions and will be held on 6-7 November 2017 in Riyadh, KSA.
Read the full press release here
June 01, 2017
Abu Dhabi hosts The Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2017
The third annual The Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference will take place on November 8th 2017 at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort. The event is expected to attract more than 150 senior executives from different sections of the market, including shipping, ports, finance and banking and law.
Dubai, 1st June: There will be distinct conference sessions following the keynote speeches, and these will deal with a number of themes, including regional trade patterns, ship finance, ports and shipping. There will also be a series of speeches giving details about recent case studies, illustrating how the financial sector can help release the full potential of regional shipping and ports operators to the benefit of trade and economic growth.
May 29, 2017
Hydrogen + Fuel Cells North America
One of the major topics of Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be the storage of renewable energies. Wind and solar energy can be stored through the production of hydrogen via water electrolysis. Electrolyser companies like ITM Power, Nel Hydrogen, Secure Supply and Giner inform about their latest developments.
May 08, 2017
The 4th Annual LightingTech Qatar successfully launched
Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) proudly launched the 4th Annual LightingTech Qatar on Monday at City Centre Rotana Doha, Qatar. This event has established itself as the Qatari lighting industry meeting place for key government officials and regulators, lighting industry experts, and construction professionals
May 03, 2017
Under the patronage of the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department – Dubai, Mosque Design & Development Summit was launched today
Dubai (May 3, 2017) – Under the patronage of the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department – Dubai, Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) launched Mosque Design & Development Summit at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai.
The summit was officially supported by the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Etihad ESCO and was inaugurated with a keynote address by Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Al Qurashi from the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department – Dubai.
Read the full press release by Clicking Here
April 05
3rd Power Plant Decommissioning Operational Excellence
Generating a comprehensive, safe and cost-effective approach to demolition, dismantlement and decontamination while surpassing environmental regulations.
Read the full press release Here
