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Jumeirah leads initiative on ocean conservation

Published on June 14, 2024

Jumeirah celebrated on June 12 the 20th anniversary of its Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), by hosting a panel discussion on the collective efforts needed to protect the ocean. Entitled ‘Out of Sight is not Out of Mind: Our Collective Responsibility to Preserve our Ocean’, the panel took place in Dubai this morning ahead of […]

2024 marks a break through for sustainability in the GCC

Published on June 6, 2024

PwC Middle East’s recent sustainability report reveals that companies in the Middle East are increasingly making sustainability a priority in their corporate agenda. Four in five executives (79%) stated that they now have a formal sustainability strategy in place, with over half of them (52%) fully embedding it across their organisation. The survey further highlights […]

Grundfos demonstrates commitment to climate-resilient infrastructure at the Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2024

Published on June 6, 2024

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, showcased its dedication to sustainable water management and climate resilience in the Middle East and Africa region during a high-level panel discussion held at the Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2024. Taking place in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the 28th and 29th of […]

Tabreed prevents 1.5mln tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023

Published on June 6, 2024

Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, today reported that its operations reduced overall energy consumption by 2.52 billion kWh – equivalent to powering more than 143,000 homes – which, in turn, prevented 1.5 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, which equates to removing 330,000 vehicles from the road. According to its fourth annual Environmental, […]

PCFC launches air quality monitoring station in Jebel Ali

Published on June 6, 2024

In support of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and commemorating World Environment Day, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation has launched the first fixed air quality monitoring station in the Jebel Ali area. The initiative is part of broader efforts led by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown […]

New tool to help Islamic banks fight climate change in Bahrain

Published on May 23, 2024

A new tool designed to empower Islamic banks in the fight against climate change has been launched by the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (Cibafi). The Bahrain-based global umbrella organisation for Islamic financial institutions presented the solution during a webinar yesterday titled ‘Unveiling the Cibafi Greenhouse Gas Measurement Tool to Strengthen the […]

UAE: 100 free, fast-charging EV units to be deployed across all emirates

Published on May 23, 2024

UAEV, the first electric vehicle (EV) charging network fully owned by the government, has been officially launched in Abu Dhabi with a network covering all seven emirates. The joint venture between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) aims to install 100 charging units by the end of […]

DP World to use autonomous pilot in container movement operations in 2025

Published on May 16, 2024

DP World is working with Swedish electric vehicle (EV) company Einride to deploy electric and autonomous vehicles at Jebel Ali Port, with the first autonomous pilot slated for use at the port in 2025. The Dubai-based port operator aims to save 14,600 tonnes of CO2 and 158 tonnes of nitrogen oxides annually using heavy-duty electric […]

'Blue Residency' reinforces UAE's leading role in sustainability fields globally

Published on May 16, 2024

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and COP28 President, said that the UAE leadership is committed to upholding the legacy of sustainability established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “We highly value today's announcement of the pioneering initiative to launch […]

Saudi Arabia launches 'groundbreaking' project to protect ecosystems in Gulf

Published on May 16, 2024

In a significant step toward safeguarding its marine treasures, Saudi Arabia is launching a groundbreaking project to assess the health of its vital ecosystems in the Arabian Gulf. Led by the National Center for Wildlife (NCW), the project aims to create a comprehensive roadmap for protecting marine biodiversity and ensuring the long-term health of the […]

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