Environment and Sustainable Investments

Comment & Analysis

Hub71 attracts over 100 start-ups in two years as tech ecosystem gears up for global growth

February 11, 2021

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has selected more than 100 tech startups to join its growing community, raising AED…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

Interview: UAE's Bee'ah to explore waste-to-energy plant opportunities in the region – CEO

February 10, 2021

For a waste-management company, Sharjah-based Bee’ah is aiming high. It is helping the city become the first in the region…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

EBRD and EU to promote green investments in Jordan

February 10, 2021

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) in Jordan are promoting green investments in…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

UAE investors are optimistic about their region's economy, UBS survey finds

February 9, 2021

COVID-19 remains the top concern for UAE investors, followed by climate change and fear of a market downturn   9…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Crédit Agricole rolls out Egypt’s 1st environment-friendly contactless payment cards

February 8, 2021

Crédit Agricole Egypt has announced the launch of the first eco-friendly contactless payment cards in Egypt, in cooperation with the…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Data will pave way for sustainable smart cities

February 8, 2021

Data-powered insights are the key to delivering resilient infrastructure that will shape a more sustainable future for smart cities, experts…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

EBRD, DEG and GEF promote private-to-private solar energy in Jordan with Yellow Door Energy

February 5, 2021

EBRD, DEG and GEF lend Yellow Door Energy a total of US$ 31.2 million senior secured loans for the development,…

Read More

Comment & Analysis

Utilise data capabilities to meet Sustainable Development Goals

February 3, 2021

Advanced data analysis is key to tracking progress in Sustainable Development Goals. However, government bodies in the GCC often lack…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Kuwait's Agility invests $35mln in Queen's Gambit Growth Capital

February 2, 2021

Agility, a global logistics provider, announced that it has invested $35 million in Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital(GMBTU), a blank-check company…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Saudi aims to become ‘next Germany’ of renewable energy

January 29, 2021

Saudi Arabia wants to emulate Germany’s success with renewable energy and be a pioneer in hydrogen production, as the world’s…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Renewables to attract $11 trillion spend by 2050, says report

January 28, 2021

Renewable energy will attract $11 trillion in investment in coming decades as production costs fall, according to a report by…

Read More

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Egypt using development finance to boost private sector: minister

January 27, 2021

Egypt will push development financing as a way to expand private sector engagement, leveraging support obtained during the coronavirus pandemic,…

Read More