Solar-powered energy pricing is now at par with fossil fuel models, making it economically attractive and commercially viable, according to a recent ?REmap 2030? report
Security issues to be discussed in Dammam

SSS Arabia has been one of the Middle East?s leading events for the safety and security industries since its inception in 2011. (Image source: BME Global)
The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition (SSS Arabia) will return to Dhahran International Exhibition Center from 10-12 May, bringing together a broad cross section of the safety, security and fire industries to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Environmental focus for Saudi Arabian forum

GEF 2015 will focus on a range of topics, including renewable energy and waste management. (Image Source: WDG Photo)
The success of the GCC Environment Forum (GEF) has seen the event grow in popularity over the past few years, with the show now asserting itself as Saudi Arabia?s flagship environmental event
?Engage management in health and safety measures?
Further improvements in workplace safety and health are well within reach in the UAE and other parts of Middle East but engaging leadership is the key to this, said the new chair of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health?s (IOSH) UAE branch
Saint Gobain turns to R&D to continue global market dominance

Saint Gobain is keen to promote local talent, and eventually create a nationalised workforce. (Image source: Saint Gobain)
Saint-Gobain has been celebrating 350 years of global operation at an event in Abu Dhabi