Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa)’s Thermal Energy Storage and Turbine Inlet Air Chilling (Testiac) project implemented in three Gas Turbines at L-Station in Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex has reduced over 44,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, which is equivalent to the planting of two million trees. This project is the first of its ...
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Enoc awarded British Safety Council’s ‘Sword of Honour’
Dubai / WAM Enoc group announced that it was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’ by British Safety Council for the second time; one of 94 organisations worldwide to have received this recognition. In addition, the group completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit by British Safety Council demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of ...
Read More »Ma’an organises its ‘Community Clean Up!’ day
Abu DhabI / WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an hosted its latest initiative “Community Clean Up!â€, in Shawamekh and Shamkhah areas. The programme reflects Ma’an’s drive to support sustainable lifestyles in Abu Dhabi community through voluntary participation and efforts that can have positive and continuous social impacts that will benefit all citizens and residents. Through “Community Clean ...
Read More »Yas Island scoops over 80 global awards, accolades
Abu Dhabi / WAM As another successful year comes to a close, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, rounds off its action-packed 2022 with over 80 awards and accolades. The destination and its plethora of world-class theme parks, luxury hotels, innovative experiences, resorts and acclaimed eateries, alongside unmatched customer services, has been ...
Read More »Airlines face huge shortage of planes as travel roars back
Bloomberg As travel springs back and even China dismantles the last remaining Covid curbs, one stark truth is beginning to emerge — the world is running desperately short of planes. With carriers from United Airlines Holdings Inc to Air India Ltd placing, or looking to place, jet orders that number in the hundreds, Boeing Co and Airbus SE are ...
Read More »KFC’s South Africa unit to shut some outlets due to Eskom’s power cuts
Bloomberg KFC is temporarily closing some of its fried-chicken outlets in South Africa due to power cuts imposed by state electricity provider Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. The Yum! Brands Inc chain made the decision after the number of blackout days passed 200 this year, a record. Eskom supplies more than 90% of South Africa’s electricity and has implemented nationwide ...
Read More »UK Boxing Day shopping spree offers retailers temporary relief
Bloomberg The rush to take advantage of post-Christmas sales lifted shopper numbers on Boxing Day, but with the cost-of-living crisis pushing UK consumers to cut back on spending any boost for retailers may prove short-lived. Retail tracker Springboard said Boxing Day shopper numbers rose 39% on 2021, when there were still some pandemic restrictions in place and limited trading ...
Read More »Southwest memos show growing alarm before storm hit
Bloomberg As a winter storm bore down on a broad swath of the US, a staffing crisis was brewing for Southwest Airlines Co in Denver. Chris Johnson, the carrier’s vice president of ground operations, declared a “state of operational emergency†at the airport after “an unusually high number†of employee absences, according to a message to ramp workers seen ...
Read More »US considers Covid prevention plans for travellers from China
Bloomberg The US is considering taking new coronavirus precautions for people travelling from China, which has seen a rapid rise in infections as officials lift Covid Zero restrictions. US officials said the government is concerned about the surge of cases in China, and has raised questions about the transparency of data the country is reporting about the spread of ...
Read More »Fuel-glitch delays flights at S Africa airport
Bloomberg A glitch in OR Tambo International Airport’s fuel-supply system resulted in major flight delays at South Africa’s busiest airport. The airport in Johannesburg has been “experiencing challenges with fuel supply from its fuel storage facility to the main hydrant system,†Airports Company South Africa said in a post on Twitter. “Technicians are onsite and have resolved the issue.†...
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