Sustainability

83 percent of Sharjah Taxi fleet is now hybrid, eco-friendly

Initiative falls under Sharjah Taxi's ambitious plan to achieve a 100 percent eco-friendly fleet by 2027

Dubai to host 10th World Green Economy Summit on October 2-3

Summit will be held under the theme ‘Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress'

Emissions spike 50 percent at Google as AI energy demands undermine sustainability targets

Data showed that Google's emissions increased 13 percent year over year in 2023

Tadweer Group launches four new subsidiaries to enhance waste recycling, conversion in Abu Dhabi

Tadweer Environmental Services and Solutions will focus on public waste collection activities

UAE’s ADIB releases comprehensive ESG report, highlights $1.51 billion in sustainable finance and net zero commitments

The bank reduced Scope 1 emissions by 65 percent compared to 2022 and set 2030 emissions reduction targets for six portfolio sectors

Abu Dhabi’s EAD, TotalEnergies partner to conserve and restore coastal ecosystems in the emirate

As part of this collaboration, EAD and TotalEnergies will research, monitor, and evaluate Abu Dhabi's coastal ecosystems

UAE’s ADNOC embraces AI for sustainability, drives $500 million in savings and 1 million tons of carbon cuts

Last year, ADNOC implemented over 30 AI tools to improve the efficiency of its projects

UAE among top 10 countries with highest installed solar energy per capita: Report

With a cumulative capacity of 708 watt/capita, the UAE ranked 10th globally and first MEA country on the list

Saudi Arabia’s 1,200-station renewable energy mapping project aims to accelerate clean power goals

The stations seek to measure solar and wind energy across all regions of the Kingdom

Emirates’ green aviation initiative slashes fuel burn by 48,000 tons, cuts carbon emissions by 151,000 tons

The airline has equipped its pilots with the latest tools and applications to monitor and optimize their flight performance

DEWA commissions $78.36 million water reservoir in Enkhali to raise Dubai’s water storage capacity

Upon completion of the project, the reservoirs will have a storage capacity of 1121.3 MIG of desalinated water

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar signs $3.43 billion deal to acquire Greece’s Terna Energy

Offer values Terna Energy's total equity at 2.4 billion euros with an enterprise value of 3.2 billion euros

Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD, Astha Biotech sign lease agreement for $12 million microalgae plant in the emirate

The deal will enable the launch of the UAE's first microalgae company for health, cosmetics, food, and aquaculture

UAE’s ADDED partners with Broaden Energy to establish $272.2 million hydrogen manufacturing hub in Abu Dhabi

The new investment will create new job opportunities and stimulate economic development through innovative industrial solutions

Abu Dhabi’s environment agency joins UAE Alliance for Climate Action Advisory Committee

As an Advisory Committee member, EAD will provide high-level strategic and technical guidance based on its sectoral expertise

Saudi Aramco, NextDecade sign 20-year LNG supply deal

Aramco to purchase 1.2 MTPA of LNG from NextDecade's Rio Grande Terminal under proposed agreement

Emirates begins operating flights from Singapore using SAF

Around 3.3 million liters of blended SAF became available in the fuelling system of Changi airport

UAE reaffirms commitment to reduce carbon emissions in aviation sector

IATA expects aviation traffic in 2050 to generate 1.8 billion tons of carbon emissions

Azerbaijan confirmed as host of COP29

The COP29 Presidency has made significant progress and will be ready to deliver a world-class event, said COP29 President-Designate

World Environment Day 2024: Innovative solution launched to clean Abu Dhabi beaches

The machines' 15-meter-long and 4-meter-wide hydraulic arm enables efficient collection of waste and debris

Green finance is funding sustainable progress in MENA

Sale of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds hit $24 billion in 2023

Navigating climate-related data in the investment process

Such data are vital for assessing risks, valuing assets, and engaging shareholders

Digital technology: A catalyst for sustainable energy practices in the GCC region

How AI, process optimization and digital grid solutions are changing the game

5 key green projects in Dubai that are helping reduce emissions

A solar park, a green hydrogen project and a hydroelectric power plant are some of the initiatives