Emirates NBD adds impetus to SLL bond push: IFR
The growth of sustainability-linked loan financing bonds has taken a step forward with a Middle East bank becoming one of…
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Record growth drives cost advantage of renewable power
With continuous costs decline, the socio-economic and environmental benefits of renewables are now uniquely compelling Renewables remain competitive despite fossil…
Commercial Bank issues Qatar's largest ever Green CHF-denominated bond following strong demand
Commercial Bank has successfully issued its inaugural Green Bond denominated in CHF (Swiss Franc). This is Commercial Bank’s debut…
Climate Risk and ESG Integration in Arab Banks
The costs of climate-related risks have reached alarming levels in recent years, impacting economies on both macro and micro levels…
IFC and Jordan Ahli Bank launch first locally issued sustainability bond in Jordan
This will help Jordan Ahli Bank increase its green loans by fivefold, double its loans to women-led firms, and create…
Emirates NBD announces partnership with BeZero Carbon to boost customer confidence in carbon markets
Emirates NBD first bank in the UAE to use an independent ratings agency for voluntary carbon market trading Bank remains…
Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon sector has strong potential to drive growth
Qatar’s commitment to actively pursuing an economic diversification agenda has created several opportunities for investors. Speaking to The Peninsula,…
Masdar partners with Endesa in €1.7bln renewable energy transaction in Spain
Masdar will invest €817m to acquire a 49.99% stake in 2GW of solar energy plants, with a potential BESS hybridization…
Herbert Smith Freehills advises on key Abu Dhabi waste-to-energy project
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Marubeni, Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban…
Egis secures Saudi Arabia’s top environmental license for sustainable development
Egis has been granted the respected Environmental License Class A from Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC). This…
Saudi Arabia among leading GCC nations in Global Energy Transition Rankings: WEF Report
Saudi Arabia has secured the third position among the Gulf nations in a global Energy Transition Index, according to the…
Saudi Arabia committed to transition toward green energy in the industrial sector
Eng. Khalil Ibrahim bin Salamah, Deputy Minister of Industry Affairs, has stressed that Saudi Arabia is committed to leading the…