Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) announce that they have formed a joint venture to develop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both companies will jointly develop and invest in solar plants.

Through this venture, FRV and Abdul Latif Jameel Energy will together undertake the tender of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) program, which includes the construction of 41 GW of solar power by…

Korean-led consortium Samsung C&T and its two partners opened a safety training centre in Al Matar street last week to enhance the skills of about 8,000 construction workers. This workforce will be working for the $1.4bn Msheireb and Education City Metro Station package.

However, Samsung C&T disclosed that they are only expecting to train about 500 to 1,000 workers this year.

Korean Ambassador Chung Keejong believes that the centre will…

A long term joint venture with the Ministry of Education to improve learning experiences through ICT and help schools, educators and students build 21st century skills

Microsoft Bahrain won the 'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award' in the Kingdom of Bahrain 2013; the announcement was made during the opening ceremony of MEET ICT Conference & Exhibition. The award was handed out by H.E. Kamal Bin Ahmed,…

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has launched more than 150 social initiatives during 2013. NBK’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program covers a range of education, environment, health, philanthropic, social and sports-related initiatives. “NBK has a long tradition supporting social and community oriented activities in the country,” said Manal Al Mattar, NBK Public Relations Executive Manager. “We believe that our people are our most valuable resource and to that end we’ve implemented…