CAIRO: Egypt, Tunisia, and the UAE have been listed among the World Bank’s list of the best countries developing renewable energy in 2018.
A World Bank report cited by CNN Arabic listed the three Arab states, saying they have made remarkable progress in the development of renewable energy over the past seven years.
It said that incentives provided to the private sector in those countries have encouraged it to invest in renewable energy. They helped by developing the legal framework that will facilitate the private sector’s projects in this field.
The report stated that the UAE has become one of the best countries in developing energy efficiency.
It also said Egypt rose from 10 points to 68 points by 2018 on the World Bank’s Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE). This has made it among the top 36 countries around the world.
The report also praised Jordan’s “notable” progress in developing renewable energy from 2010 to 2017, recording 63 points.
Renewable energy is used in the fields of heating, cooling and transport sectors.
Egypt, UAE and Tunisia among best countries worldwide in developing renewable energy
Egypt, UAE and Tunisia among best countries worldwide in developing renewable energy
- Incentives provided to the private sector in those countries have encouraged it to invest in renewable energy
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,947
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Thursday, losing 208.20 points, or 1.87 percent, to close at 10,947.25.
The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.80 billion ($1.28 billion), as 14 of the listed stocks advanced, while 253 retreated.
The MSCI Tadawul Index decreased, down 25.35 points, or 1.69 percent, to close at 1,477.71.
The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 217.90 points, or 0.92 percent, to close at 23,404.75. This came as 24 of the listed stocks advanced, while 43 retreated.
The best-performing stock was Musharaka REIT Fund, with its share price up 2.12 percent to SR4.34.
Other top performers included Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co., which saw its share price rise by 1.18 percent to SR17.20, and Saudi Industrial Export Co., which saw a 0.8 percent increase to SR2.51.
On the downside, Abdullah Saad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co. was among the day’s biggest decliners, with its share price falling 9.3 percent to SR39.
National Medical Care Co. fell 8.98 percent to SR128.80, while National Co. for Learning and Education declined 6.35 percent to SR116.50.
On the announcements front, Red Sea International said its subsidiary, the Fundamental Installation for Electric Work Co., has entered into a framework agreement with King Salman International Airport Development Co.
In a Tadawul statement, the company noted that the agreement establishes the general terms and conditions for the execution of enabling works at the King Salman International Airport project in Riyadh.
Under the 48-month contract, the scope of work includes the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Utilizing a re-measurement model, specific work orders will be issued on a call-off basis, with the final contract value to be determined upon the completion and measurement of actual quantities executed.
The financial impact of this collaboration is expected to begin reflecting on the company’s statements starting in the first quarter of 2026, the statement said.
The company’s share price reached SR23.05, marking a 2.45 percent decrease on the main market.
