Financing Clean Energy in Africa

Although Africa accounts for one-fifth of the global population, the region currently attracts only 3% of global energy investment. By 2030, energy investment needs to double to over USD 200 billion per year, in order for African countries to achieve all their energy-related development goals, including universal access to modern energy, while meeting in time…

RTA Upgrades Tunnel Lighting Through Eco-friendly LED Units

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has replaced 14,400 traditional lighting units with contemporary, eco-friendly LED lights. This upgrade included at least 39 tunnels and crossings, spanning a total of 22.6 km. RTA is deeply committed to energy conservation, strengthening Dubai and the UAE’s standing in green economy and sustainability besides promoting a clean environment.…

Middle East, Africa Energy Stakeholders Unite in Dubai for African Energy Chamber’s Invest in African Energy Event

Following successful stops in London, Oslo and Frankfurt earlier this year, the Chamber’s global investment tour continued to Dubai – representing a global financial capital and trade center – to catalyse new pathways of financing and developing African energy projects. “Sign baby sign. Let’s sign deals. Let’s get things done and improve the enabling environment. We need to be…

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Lighting Fixtures Market Analysis Report 2023-2025

The Report “The lighting fixtures market in Middle East and North Africa” (MENA region), now in its eighth edition, provides historical data and trend on production, international trade and market size of the lighting fixtures industry in the MENA region highlighting the two main market segments for lighting fixtures, residential lighting and professional lighting, indoor…

Amendments issued by SASO in respect of Energy Efficiency, Functionality & Labelling Requirements for Lighting Part 2

This post concerns amendments issued by SASO in respect of SASO-2902:2018/AMD 1:2021 which was announced last year i.e. Energy Efficiency, Functionality and Labelling Requirements for Lighting Part 2. Good to know that amendments include the removal of the exemption of the decorative luminaire and additional changes that include : Special requirements for strip light. An…

UAE hosts the annual meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

This annual meeting which took place on the 13th September 2022 is the most important event in the calendar of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which contributes to consolidating the UAE’s leading role in the field of standardization at the regional and international levels, and reflects the Emirati capabilities in the quality infrastructure file,…