09/26/2022
WGES 2022 to promote international cooperation to combat the effects of climate change
WGES will take place on 28-29 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Planet SOS
09/20/2022
Growing role of sustainable finance in the Gulf: report
The report maps out the benefits that sustainable finance frameworks can deliver across the banking sector and wider economy, which range from a more diverse range of funding sources to systemic safeguards against risks.
09/16/2022
Saudi govt authorities, IBM join forces to reduce kingdom’s emissions
IBM will work with SDAIA to identify high value applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve challenges in public and private sector organisations
09/13/2022
The UAE ranks in the top 10 globally for the readiness of markets for electric mobility
EV market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30% between 2022 and 2028 in the UAE
09/06/2022
World climate leaders to participate in Egypt-ICF to tackle climate change in Africa
The second edition of the Egypt-ICF Forum is being held ahead of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) under the theme of moving from pledges to implementation
08/29/2022
COP27 Presidency of Egypt names Boston Consulting Group as exclusive consulting partner
BCG will bring industry insight and analytical capabilities to support Egypt’s COP27 Presidency
08/18/2022
EBRD, EU and GCF support green investments in Jordan
The facility will be on-lent to local private micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jordan for investment in climate change adaptation and mitigation technologies and services.
08/09/2022
Net zero transformation is a new paradigm for corporates
Given the rapidly changing ecosystem, net zero represents a new paradigm for corporates, bringing both threats and opportunities.
08/04/2022
Ministry of Climate Change and EDB to finance agriculture SMEs and start-ups
The move is part of the UAE's efforts to boost local farming and strengthen its food security
08/04/2022
Central Bank of Oman warns of climate risks to financial stability
The first is “direct physical impact leading to infrastructure and property damages”.
08/03/2022
UAE's Masdar signs $21.4mln financing with ADB for Azerbaijan solar power plant
Plant expected to start commercial operations in 2023
07/26/2022
Citi and Etihad sign on First Sustainable Deposit Solution
Citi launches two new sustainable deposit solutions at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
07/25/2022
Boursa Kuwait crowned Most Sustainable Company in the Financial Services Industry by World Finance
Prestigious accolade reflects the company’s enduring commitment to promoting Corporate Sustainability within the Kuwaiti capital market
07/19/2022
EY: 74% of MENA finance leaders are involved in the ESG agenda
74% say that the finance function is involved to a medium to high extent in driving ESG
07/18/2022
BisB Achieves Second Place for the Kingdom’s Banking Sector
The Bank plans to continue to raise awareness on sustainability practices and update the necessary internal policies accordingly and determine initial areas of opportunity to further strengthen ESG-led actions
07/08/2022
Al Masaood to introduce plug-and-play solar stations in GCC
The agreement is aimed at creating the widest and the most sustainable range of patented containerised, towable and movable solar stations
07/08/2022
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank publishes its first Environmental, Social, and Governance report
This report details ADIB’s ongoing efforts to address some of society’s greatest challenges and build more sustainable, diverse and equitable communities
07/04/2022
Dubai to raise share of renewables to 14% of energy mix by end of year
Clean energy currently accounts for 11.5% of the emirate's mix
06/28/2022
BNP Paribas and ADGM explore key areas of climate action in the lead to COP28 with UAE business leaders
BNP Paribas & ADGM release white paper following roundtable discussion with business leaders in the UAE
06/28/2022
Where next for ESG investing in the UAE?
This is where the private sector and government can take an exciting role in helping the industry to develop ESG demand in the region, and particularly in the UAE.