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Oman and Etihad Rail Company, Jindal to set up sustainable logistics solution

Published on August 7, 2023

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (Jindal), an integrated steel producer in the GCC. The MoU will see the companies establish a sustainable end-to-end transport logistics solution between Jindal’s steel complex at Sohar Port and […]

Bain & Company’s newly launched research study sheds light on sustainable tourism opportunities in the MENA region

Published on July 11, 2023

Following a dip in 2020, tourism globally is again on the rise and is expected to reach $17 trillion in size by 2027, compared to $11 trillion prior to Covid-19. Bain & Company’s new research study, ‘Sustainable Tourism: An Untapped Opportunity for Green Growth’, reveals that there is an increasing appetite for more sustainable tourism […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

RTA rolls out strategy to transition to zero-emissions operations by 2050

Published on May 30, 2023

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out its 'Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050' strategy, which makes it the first Middle Eastern agency to develop a long-term strategy for migrating towards Net-Zero Emission Public Transport by 2050. With this strategy, RTA aims to contribute to mitigating climate change and minimise its carbon footprint […]

RTA launches first self-driving electric abras in Dubai

Published on May 16, 2023

Dubai has announced the commencement of a trial for autonomous electric abras in its city waters. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has initiated the trial operation of the first self-driving electric abras, designed to accommodate eight passengers. Manufactured locally at the RTA’s Al Garhoud Marine Maintenance Centre, these abras feature a design that preserves […]

AIQ, Beeah to boost AI-driven sustainability across industries

Published on May 15, 2023

AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based company focused on driving the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered transformation of the energy sector, and Beeah Group, the region’s sustainability pioneer, have announced their collaboration to propel the UAE’s sustainability agenda forward in alignment with the government’s vision and COP28 goals. The agreement underscores AIQ and Beeah Group’s unwavering commitment to boosting […]

Hapag-Lloyd Launches Climate-friendly Transport Solution 'Ship Green'

Published on May 10, 2023

The solution is accessible from anywhere at any time and requires no long-term commitment from customers. In the first rollout stage, customers can add Ship Green as an additional service to their existing bookings. With Ship Green, customers can choose among three different options, representing different levels of avoidance in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions: […]

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