Green, sustainable debt issuance in MENA hit $18bln in 2021
The Middle East and North Africa’s green finance market is moving towards mainstream, with total issuance jumping by 122 percent…
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HSBC and Saudi National Bank create first sustainable finance framework
Saudi Arabia's largest banking group, Saudi National Bank, has become the first in the Kingdom to create a Sustainable Finance…
Qatar banks adopt ‘green initiatives’ in their business practices: QCB
Qatar has undertaken several initiatives over the past few years to nurture a green economy, QCB noted and said local…
Private investors are crucial to the future of ESG
Private investors, worth $42 trillion worldwide, could be agents of change on ESG issues. High net-worth family wealth supports the…
HSBC acts as sole ESG structuring agent for Saudi National Bank's sustainable finance framework
Saudi National Bank has become the first commercial banking group in the Kingdom to establish a Sustainable Finance Framework, with…
AI at forefront of solving emissions challenge in Qatar
As Qatar pursues a sustainable future, efforts in this direction enter an opportunistic new phase following a renewed emphasis on…
Commercial Bank of Dubai to launch NFT art exhibition
Commercial Bank of Dubai is hosting an NFT art exhibition at its digital lab in DIFC. The exhibition is…
Boursa Kuwait caps off a successful 2021 with five prestigious awards
Rounding off an eventful 2021, which saw Boursa Kuwait excel across all facets of its operations, the company has won…
'Sustainable Energy Authority Award for Renewable Energy' to be launched
The Sustainable Energy Authority will launch an award, out of its belief in the importance of supporting all efforts to…
Energy Security and Sustainability in the Middle East- Challenges and Opportunities
Renewable energy, energy security and the importance of planning for a sustainable future have for years been ongoing themes for…
SEU launches the first training workshop for energy efficiency applications and solutions
Under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, the Sustainable Energy Unit, with the support of the United…
EBRD, EU and GCF expand access to finance for Egyptian private sector
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are boosting…