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Qatar National Bank launches sustainable monetary project

Green bonds are debt instruments allocated to fund projects attributed to environmental and climate benefits.

Burgan Bank Successfully Establishes a Sustainable Financing Framework

“Strategically, the framework is a conduit for matching international financiers that have deep-rooted sustainability values together with like-minded bank clients looking to undertake sustainability initiatives for the benefit of many communities&a

HSBC Partners with QNB to Launch Green Repurchase Agreements

The transaction underscores our continued commitment towards sustainability and environmental principles.

Saudi Arabia transfers $80bn in shares to wealth fund for green projects

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said move was part of efforts to recalibrate the oil-led economy

FM to meet UNFCCC officials as part of preparations for COP 27 hosted by Egypt

That is in addition to securing climate funding, especially to developing countries.

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CFA Society Emirates announces the launch of the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing in the United Arab Emirates

New global education program sets standard, enabling investment practitioners to analyse and integrate ESG factors in their daily practice

HSBC committed to supporting Egypt’s sustainable development: CEO

HSBC supports Ministry of Finance’s issuance of first sovereign green bond in region for $750m

Timber industry thrives in a sustainable setting

With its theme "Energising Sustainability", the Malaysia pavilion will feature Malaysia's commitment and direction for the sustainable development of non-food based agri-commodities such as timber, amongst others at Expo 2020

The Red Sea Development Company continues to drive environmental sustainability agenda in the Kingdom with ISO achievement

ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and the most widely used EMS in the world

Ras Al Khaimah Municipality launches Green Public Procurement initiatives

Revealed a new set of initiatives, "single-use plastic no more" and "go paperless" as part of the Green Public Procurement program of Ras Al Khaimah

Qatar Eyes Debut Green Bond in Latest Gulf Move to Tap ESG Funds

While Saudi Arabia and the UAE have pledged to cut carbon emissions to almost nothing by 2050, Qatar plans to only reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.

Standard Chartered Bank appoints JLL for workplace services across EMEA and the Americas

The new world of work is presenting an unprecedented opportunity for us to reimagine the purpose of our workplace and evaluate the changing workforce preferences.

ESG Investors can drive lasting, measurable change

Investors search for ESG-driven solutions that deliver positive social and environmental change

Egypt completes a $3bn loan for green and Islamic financing

Other banks participating in the financing arrangement included Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, Arab Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered, National Bank of Kuwait and Warba Bank.

Investcorp releases 2021 responsible business report

Mohammed Alardhi: all businesses must prioritize responsible investing to move towards more sustainable economies

New initiative to promote sustainable finance skills for Middle Eastern youth

The initiative builds on the success of student trading competitions annually hosted by the Rotman School in Canada, Europe and Asia.

UAE, UK to explore clean hydrogen opportunities through new partnership

“This report will align with the WGEO’s objective to enable and implement bankable and sustainable green projects and programmes by linking technology, capacity-building and finance.”

Climate failure and social crisis top global risks 2022

Top risks are climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks and an uneven global recovery, as pandemic lingers on

HSBC and Saudi National Bank create first sustainable finance framework

Facilitating access to multiple avenues of sustainable financing

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