Admiral Mobility partners with Avis to lease electric trucks
Admiral Mobility, a subsidiary of US-based Admiral Corporation of America, has partnered with vehicle hire company Avis to bring electric commercial trucks to the leasing market in the UAE. The strategic partnership represents a commitment to deliver the GCC’s largest rollout of electric commercial trucks, which will be leased to fleets across the UAE, the […]
UAE’s Aldar Investment Properties plans 10-year $500mln green sukuk – document A general view shows the headquarters of Aldar Properties at Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi. Ben Job, Reuters , Reuters Images A general view shows the headquarters of Aldar Properties at Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi. Ben Job, Reuters Reuters Images Initial price guidance for the sukuk, which will be issued under the company’s Green Framework, was given at 185 basis points (bps) over US Treasuries, the document said Rachna Uppal, Reuters News May 17, 2023 ISLAMIC FINANCESUSTAINABILITYMARKETSREAL ESTATEUAESUKUK DUBAI – Aldar Investment Properties plans to issue a $500 million 10-year debut green Islamic bond, or sukuk, on Wednesday, according to a bank document seen by Reuters. Initial price guidance for the sukuk, which will be issued under the company’s Green Framework, was given at 185 basis points (bps) over US Treasuries, the document said.
Aldar Investment Properties plans to issue a $500 million 10-year debut green Islamic bond, or sukuk, on Wednesday, according to a bank document seen by Reuters. Initial price guidance for the sukuk, which will be issued under the company’s Green Framework, was given at 185 basis points (bps) over US Treasuries, the document said. […]
SirajPower completes Al Tajir Glass solar rooftop project
SirajPower, a leading distributed solar energy provider in the region, has announced the completion of work on the solar rooftop project within the Al Tajir Glass Industries’ facility in Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai. Announcing the successful commissioning of the plant, SirajPower said it was now fully operational and would be generating 4.6GWh […]
COP28 President-Designate convenes CEO decarbonisation roundtable at UAE Climate Tech Forum
COP28 President-Designate Dr. c convened a CEO roundtable on the sidelines of the UAE Climate Tech forum, bringing together oil and gas, heavy emitting industries, technology providers, bankers and financial institutions to discuss, debate and find tangible solutions to address the urgent need for decarbonisation and emissions reduction. The roundtable follows the call to […]
Emirates airline earmarks $200mln fund for sustainability research
Emirates airline has announced a $200 million sustainability R&D fund aimed to reduce the impact of fossil fuels in aviation. According to Emirates, it is the biggest single commitment by any airline for sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over three years. The airline will identify partnerships with leading organisations working on solutions in advanced […]
Abu Dhabi to implement Demand Side Management regulations from 1 July
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy announced that it aims to implement its Demand Side Management (DSM) regulations from 1 July 2023. These regulations form a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating energy and water efficiency initiatives related to DSM, DoE said in a press statement. Additionally, the new regulations will better allocate or rationalise […]
UAE Climate Tech forum kicks off in Abu Dhabi with 1,000 technology and climate leaders
The UAE Climate Tech forum, with the participation of over 1,000 policymakers, CEOs, experts, specialists, technology sector leaders and investors from around the world, kicked off today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The two-day event, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in partnership with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi […]
Abu Dhabi’s EAD completes measurements of City Biodiversity Index
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has completed the measurement process for the City Biodiversity Index in Abu Dhabi City, as part of efforts to measure its success in preserving biodiversity. The index, also known as the Singapore Cities Biodiversity Index, aims to help cities achieve sustainable development, with biodiversity and people growing […]
EWEC to conduct its Q2 2023 Clean Energy Certificates auction
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the Q2 auction for Clean Energy Certificates (CECs), which is set to be conducted in Abu Dhabi, with registration now open and the auction closing on 14th June 2023. As the registrant and auction operator, EWEC is responsible for implementing the CECs scheme. It offers a viable […]
Abu Dhabi entity to invest $30.79mln to provide clean power to 7 million British homes
Abu Dhabi-based diversified utilities and energy group will invest Dh113 million (£25 million) in a renewables project that will supply 8 per cent of the UK’s electricity needs and power 7 million British homes in future. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has committed to Xlinks First Limited’s plans to lay the world’s longest high-voltage […]