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Trimble‘s partnership with ResponsibleSteel to advance sustainability efforts in steel industry

Published on June 23, 2023

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a leading digital construction solutions provider in the Middle East, recently partnered with ResponsibleSteel, an independent and non-profit organisation which represents the steel industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative. Globally, Trimble is the first Building Information Modelling (BIM) software technology provider to join the ResponsibleSteel initiative. This partnership is part […]

OPEC Fund partners with IRENA to accelerate energy transition financing

Published on June 23, 2023

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to join the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform, a global initiative that seeks to mobilise funds for renewable energy investments. The OPEC Fund plans to support the platform with up to US$250 million in financing until […]

Note to correspondents – press release on historic agreement adopted for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in over two-thirds of the ocean

Published on June 21, 2023

Today, in New York, the United Nations adopted a historic agreement aiming to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction which cover over two-thirds of the ocean. “You have pumped new life and hope to give the ocean a fighting chance”, noted António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United […]

Mall of the Emirates sets new sustainability standard in retail, becomes world’s largest operating LEED Platinum mall

Published on June 21, 2023

Mall of the Emirates, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, retail and leisure group across the Middle East, African and Asia, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification – the highest level of certification possible in the LEED green building rating system. The LEED […]

APM Terminals Bahrain to become region’s first fully solar energy-powered port

Published on June 21, 2023

APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the launch of a ground-breaking solar power project worth approximately BHD3.8 million (US$ 10 million), which will make the port energy self-sufficient by the end of 2023. By implementing this project, the terminal will reduce its carbon emissions by 65% while also securing […]

First sustainable auto plant set for Abu Dhabi

Published 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 […]

Kuwait launches world’s largest re-vegetation project

Published 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 […]

Cartlow, E-City launch sustainable device subscription programme

Published 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 […]

RTA signs three agreements to drive sustainable mobility in public buses

Published 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 […]

Millennium Place in Dubai gets ISO for sustainability

Published 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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