Abu Dhabi wealth fund to focus on tech, climate change after COVID-19
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the United Arab Emirates' biggest sovereign wealth fund, sees technology and climate change as key…
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NBB renews commitment to the environment with steps to obtain ISO 14001 certification
The National Bank of Bahrain remains steadfast in its efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations, as it aims to obtain…
New $5 million fines for polluting Saudi waters
Companies and individuals who cause pollution in Saudi waters face fines of up to SR20 million ($5.3 million) in a…
Middle East primed to lead the transition to ESG compliance
Savills has launched its Middle East Environmental, Social and Governance report, which aims to understand the status quo of ESG…
Navigating the Post Pandemic World: Changes That Are Here to Stay
Reading our previous article, you well know by now that digital transformation is currently at the forefront of the wealth…
Standard Chartered acts as sustainability coordinator on Majid Al Futtaim $1.5 billion Sustainability Linked Loan
Standard Chartered has supported Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East,…
HSBC Saudi Arabia offers the first climate change focused investment fund in the kingdom
HSBC Saudi Arabia is now offering the first environmental initiative investment fund in Saudi Arabia, known as the HSBC Global…
How climate-focused are sovereign funds?
Risks don't come much longer term than climate change, so you might expect sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) to be all…
As Artificial Intelligence becomes more mainstream, ESG considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand have revealed in a new report…
Hydrogen: the Middle East's next black gold
Middle Eastern oil producers are making a big bet on hydrogen, the clean fuel that has been generating a lot…
HSBC Oman launches green personal loans
HSBC Oman now offers green personal loans for its retail customers in the Sultanate, marking a significant milestone in the…
ESG initiatives: A shot in the arm for the long-term values
Abhishek Jajoo, the founder of chief executive officer of UAE-headquartered boutique consultancy AJMS Global, explains why the compliance function –…