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DEWA’s EV Green Chargers witnessed 59% surge in service usage in 2023

By Third party content on February 5, 2024
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s EV Green Charger initiative witnessed an impressive 59% increase in the usage of its "Green Charger" services for electric vehicles throughout 2023, clearly indicating the initiative’s success in promoting green mobility in Dubai. By 31st December 2023, DEWA’s EV Green Charger initiative recorded 1,145,427 charging sessions conducted by registered […]
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Desert Vipers and Dubai Sports Council Join Forces in Groundbreaking Sustainability Project

By Third party content on February 5, 2024
In a collaborative effort to enhance sustainability in sports, Dubai Sports Council and the "Desert Vipers" team are joining forces, aligning with the nation's commitment to a rational government approach and the strategic plan for the sports sector 2024-2033. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, welcomed Mr. Avram Glazer and […]
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ACWA Power to set up new tech centre for clean energy at KACST

By Third party content on February 5, 2024
Acwa Power, a leading Saudi developer of power and desalination projects, has signed an agreement with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for the establishment of a new clean energy and water desalination technologies development centre within the KACST campus. The new 'Clean Energy and Water Desalination Technologies Development Center' aims to conduct studies […]
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Dubai eyes 2 futuristic transports: pods on elevated track, green rail bus system

By Third party content on February 5, 2024
Besides flying cars and robotaxis, Dubai is looking to introduce two  more ultra-modern transport systems to further elevate passenger experience in the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed on Thursday two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with private firms based in the United Kingdom and the United States (US) to explore the potential deployment […]
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IKEA sets new targets for emissions cuts as more factories switch to renewable power

By Third party content on January 26, 2024
IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, on Thursday said it aims to cut emissions by 50% by its 2030 financial year, up from its previous target of 15% which it already exceeded in 2023. Inter IKEA, which manufactures IKEA products and acts as franchisor to IKEA store owners, aims to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions […]
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Oman: EA to establish national greenhouse gas inventory

By Third party content on January 26, 2024
Environment Authority (EA) is taking a significant step towards environmental sustainability by establishing a national platform to monitor greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative aligns with Oman’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, a goal set in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement’s target to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Net […]
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Masdar City opens its first mosque with focus on community and environment

By Third party content on January 19, 2024
Masdar City, an Abu Dhabi-based sustainability and innovation hub dedicated to making all cities a solution to climate change, has inaugurated their first mosque, called Estidama Mosque. The new, 500-square metre domed structure, located in Masdar Park, adheres to the highest international sustainability standards and can accommodate 335 worshippers for each of the five daily […]
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UAE launches new 'EcoMark' green accreditation framework for MSMEs

By Third party content on January 19, 2024
The UAE has announced plans to develop the first-ever sustainability accreditation framework explicitly for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). EcoMark Global Accreditation has been designed to boost the competitiveness of MSMEs in the global green economy by streamlining and standardising the regulatory processes surrounding sustainability benchmarking worldwide. The EcoMark certification, which is based on […]
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Sharjah Sustainable City begins handover for villas in Phase 2

By Third party content on January 19, 2024
Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable master-planned community in the emirate of Sharjah developed in partnership with the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, has commenced the handover process for homeowners who purchased villas in the second phase of the project. The announcement of the handover for the second phase comes after […]
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From Burden to Beacon: The ESG dilemma in the Middle East

By Third party content on January 19, 2024
From the glistening towers of Dubai to the majestic souks of Oman, a question echoes across the Arabian Peninsula: Will the rising tide of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consciousness unlock a prosperous future for all, or will it inadvertently leave some communities stranded on the shores of change? The potential for ESG to transform […]
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