UAE seeks closer green partnership with China
As the United Arab Emirates’ energy transition gathers pace before it hosts the United Nations climate conference next year, it is looking to climate partners such as China to help it sustain the momentum, its climate change special envoy says. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said the […]
FAB to finance Middle East sustainable projects with $75bln by 2030
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) plans to endorse sustainable development projects across the Middle East with financing worth $75 billion by 2030, Ahram Gate cited Shargiil Bashir, Chief Sustainability Officer at FAB. Bashir pointed out that FAB already financed projects worth $30 billion that serve sustainable development in the fields of solar energy, aviation, transportation, […]
Dubai: RTA saves ‘record’ over $23mln using 36 green initiatives
A series of green economy initiatives launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has resulted in “record” savings of Dh85 million. Through 36 initiatives, the authority has saved 68 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, 55 million gallons of water, 21 million litres of gasoline, and 1.8 million litres of diesel. The authority has achieved a […]
Dubai summit to focus on green economy transition
The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), to be held in September in Dubai, will focus on accelerating the transition towards a green economy and drive sustainable development. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) are organising the summit on September 28 and 29 under the patronage of […]
UAE team to row 5,000km across Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness against marine litter
The UAE’s Arabian Ocean Rowing Team has teamed up with the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Clean Seas campaign to help reduce marine litter and its negative impacts. James Raley, Rai Tamagnini and Toby Gregory will row 5,000km unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua. The journey is […]
Masdar City starts work on key net-zero energy office tower
Masdar City, a world-class technology and innovation hub and a pioneering sustainable community in Abu Dhabi, along with its consulting partners Woods Bagot and Faithful+Gould, has advanced its contribution to the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategy with the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest development – the Masdar City Square (MC2). Faithful+Gould, a member of the […]
UAE President’s announcement of $50bln investment is new milestone in climate action efforts: minister
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, stated that the announcement made by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of plans to invest an additional US$50 billion to scale up climate action through the deployment of clean energy solutions at home and abroad is yet another […]
Dewa to organise Wetex and DSS 2022 in September
The 24th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) consolidate Dubai’s position as a global platform and a role model for the latest technologies for water, energy and the environment. The show, from September 27 to 29 at Dubai’s World Trade Centre, also promotes the Dubai’s position as […]
Jubail Island gains ground as eco-friendly destination
The UAE’s Jubail Island has highlighted five ways through which it is helping improve the environment as part of its commitment to protect the biodiversity and wildlife and become an eco-friendly destination. Since the first facilities at Jubail Island were opened to the public in January 2020, steps have been taken by Jubail Island to […]
Dubai Sustainable Tourism celebrates sustainable initiatives on World Environment Day
Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), celebrated sustainable practices across the city to mark the 50th World Environment Day, as it strives to further enhance Dubai’s position as a leading sustainable destination. From desert conservation reserves, to sustainable restaurateurs and eco-hotels, to cultural pursuits and eco-tourism attractions, DET […]