How UAE's transport sector is driving towards Net Zero future
The transport sector plays a pivotal role in the UAE’s journey towards Net Zero by 2050, an Emirati minister noted…
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Gulf International Bank Partners with COP 28 World Climate Summit
Gulf International Bank B.S.C. announced its partnership with World Climate Summit – The Investment COP 2023. The event, which is…
UAE climate council meets ahead of COP28
The UAE is gearing up for the COP28 meeting in the country this year, with a number of climate initiatives,…
NEOM green hydrogen project on track for 2026 completion
Global utility project developer Acwa Power has announced that work is currently underway on its ambitious green hydrogen facility at…
Sustainable urban regeneration in MENA will require $500bln investments
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will need to spend $500 billion in urban regeneration programmes that integrate environmental,…
UAE’s Emirates NBD introduces compliant carbon market trading
Emirates NBD has launched carbon future contracts trading, addressing the growing demand from corporations to manage their carbon emissions offsetting.…
UAE approves national energy and hydrogen strategies
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired…
Bold policies needed to tackle unsustainable urban growth, climate change
Globally, 70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions emanate from cities. At the same time, cities are being hit increasingly by…
ADNOC awards $700m contract for gas compressor plant
UAE’s ADNOC Group has awarded London-listed oilfield services firm Petrofac a $700m contract to undertake work at the state-owned energy…
Saudi Arabia launches sustainable agricultural challenge to optimize global crop yield
Saudi Arabia has gathered momentum in its commitment to sustainability by identifying and supporting top innovators of climate-smart agriculture solutions. …
Bahrain says committed to national energy transition plan
Bahrain has begun implementing its National Energy Transition Plan, which is aimed at increasing the kingdom's renewable energy resources’ share…
UAE Launches Sustainable Fintech Pledge in Effort to Build a ‘Sustainable and Resilient Future’
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has collaborated with the Middle East and North Africa Fintech Association (MFTA)…