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First sustainable auto plant set for Abu Dhabi

By Third party content on June 13, 2023
Sinaha Platform has signed an agreement with international partners to build the first automobile facility in Abu Dhabi dedicated to manufacturing automobiles from recyclable materials. The move is aimed at establishing Abu Dhabi as a prominent auto hub for sustainable production. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the country’s automotive industry, contributing to the […]
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Kuwait launches world’s largest re-vegetation project

By Third party content on June 13, 2023
Kuwait has taken significant strides in environmental conservation by launching what is reported to be the world’s largest re-vegetation project, encompassing 42 square kilometres of land in the northern and southern regions of the country. The project is a part of the Kuwaiti Environment Rehabilitation Programme and has been financed through funds obtained from the […]
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Cartlow, E-City launch sustainable device subscription programme

By Third party content on June 13, 2023
Reverse logistics platform Cartlow has partnered with multi-brand electronics retail group, E-City to launch a new device subscription programme across 16 stores in the UAE. The initiative, which aims to align with the UAE’s 2023 vision for sustainability, will provide customers with affordable and convenient options to prolong the life cycle of their devices and […]
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RTA signs three agreements to drive sustainable mobility in public buses

By Third party content on June 13, 2023
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), witnessed the signing of three collaboration agreements with specialised global bus manufacturers to improve public transportation sustainability. The agreements were inked on the sidelines of the 64th UITP Global Public Transport Summit held in Barcelona, Spain […]
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Millennium Place in Dubai gets ISO for sustainability

By Third party content on June 13, 2023
Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel in Dubai has been awarded the ISO 14001:2015 certification in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives. Regarded as the gold-standard for environmental management systems around the world, the certification provides a detailed framework to help organisations enhance their environmental performance and deliver measurable results. In order to […]
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UAE and Egypt sign agreement to advance $10bn wind project

By Third party content on June 7, 2023
A group of companies, including Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, have signed an agreement with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority to secure land for a $10 billion wind farm. Masdar, Egypt's Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities signed an agreement last year to develop the 10-gigawatt project, which is expected to save the North African country $5 billion […]
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The next generation of solar energy collectors could be rocks

By Third party content on June 7, 2023
The next generation of sustainable energy technology might be built from some low-tech materials: rocks and the sun. Using a new approach known as concentrated solar power, heat from the sun is stored then used to dry foods or create electricity. A team reporting in ACS Omega has found that certain soapstone and granite samples from Tanzania […]
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Registrations fees waived for companies wishing to list green, sustainability-linked bonds, sukuk in local market in 2023: SCA

By Third party content on June 7, 2023
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Board of Directors has approved, during its meeting chaired by Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, a proposal to exempt companies wishing to list their green or sustainability-linked bonds or sukuk in a local market from registration fees for the year 2023. The decision aims to highlight the actions taken by […]
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Saudi Arabia’s first sustainable guarantee issued to green hydrogen project at NEOM

By Third party content on June 7, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s green hydrogen project being developed at NEOM received the Kingdom’s first sustainable guarantee from the British bank Standard Chartered, which agreed to extend funding support for its contractor Larsen & Toubro to build the necessary renewable energy infrastructure.  Located at Oxagon, the world’s largest green hydrogen plant is being built by NEOM Green Hydrogen Co., which is an equal joint venture between ACWA Power, Air Products and the […]
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UAE launches new campaign to highlight sustainability stories, urges residents to join movement

By Third party content on June 7, 2023
The UAE has launched a new campaign to highlight success stories in sustainability. This is in a bid to get more people to contribute to the country’s efforts in climate action. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Higher Committee Responsible for Overseeing Preparations for the 28th Conference […]
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