Eco-Enviro News Africa AFSIC Feature Natural resources rich Africa’s continuous growing economic competiveness within the context of a globalized economy, has for decades attracted and continues to attract international investor attention. Africa’s Unique Selling Points Aside accounting for over 60 percent of the world’s total arable land served with more than abundant surface and ground water resources,the continent also holds a huge proportion of the world’s natural resources, both renewables and non-renewables. In addition, the continent is home to some 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves with particular reference…
Day: August 23, 2023
AFRY chosen as the preferred consultant for a large-scale system study project to foster a secure and sustainable energy transition in Egypt
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has selected AFRY to carry out a pivotal system study to support the fast-paced expansion of Egypt’s national transmission grid according to an AFRY’s official statement in Stockholm,Wednesday. The studies,it said, will address the challenges arising from the extensive integration of renewable energy sources, focusing on enhancing the reliability and stability of the grid. Egypt’s Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy outlines an ambitious vision to substantially increase the renewable energy capacity within the next seven years, aiming for 42% of sustainable energy generation by 2035. While…
New academic year: Dubai school students to get hi-tech buses
School bus services ensure the security of children through surveillance cameras, and a system to ensure that no student is left behind RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) will roll out state-of-the-art school buses to serve about 25,000 students across the city. The school transport fleet has been upgraded to meet the highest quality of safety in local and international standards, reported state news agency WAM. DTC said the upgraded bus service is part of its commitment to provide quality transportation services in order to meet consumer needs. Ammar Rashid Al Braiki,…
