Sustainability

Dubai’s green hydrogen production reduces 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions

The project produces about 20 kilogrammes of hydrogen per hour

COP16 Riyadh: Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Action Agenda to accelerate land restoration

The UNCCD estimates that by 2050, crop yields could decline by 10 percent globally and 50 percent in the worst-hit regions

Qatar launches green bonds trading on London Stock Exchange

Ministry of Finance launched the green bonds with the aim of financing environmentally friendly projects

DIFC announces decarbonization strategy, achieving Net Zero by 2045

DIFC targets reducing emissions in areas it directly controls relating to its operations, construction activities and supply chain

COP16 Riyadh: Arab Coordination Group commits $10 billion by 2030 to combat desertification, land degradation

This commitment aims to enhance land restoration, climate resilience, and nature-positive development

The economic impact of land degradation: Why $1 billion daily investments are crucial

$2.6 trillion is needed by 2030 to restore over one billion hectares of degraded land and improve drought resilience

New Murabba launches ESG and decarbonization strategies aligned with Vision 2030

These frameworks demonstrate the company's commitment to sustainable development

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince launches National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy

Strategy aims to increase the coverage of marine and coastal protected areas from 3 percent to 30 percent by 2030

COP16 Riyadh: NEOM green hydrogen facility to meet 10 percent of global production targets

Facility supports the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative to promote clean energy sources and reduce carbon emissions

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco acquires 10 percent stake in Horse Powertrain Limited

Renault Group and Geely will each retain a 45 percent stake in the company

COP16 Riyadh: Saudi Arabia assumes UNCCD Presidency, pledges $150 million for drought resilience

COP16 witnessed the launch of the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership with over $2 billion in pledges

UAE National Day: Celebrating 53 years of unity and progress through visionary leadership, groundbreaking initiatives

A comprehensive reflection on 2024’s milestones in governance, infrastructure, and global positioning

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar completes acquisition of TERNA ENERGY

The agreement, priced at EUR20 per share, values TERNA ENERGY at an enterprise value of EUR3.2 billion ($3.4 billion)

COP29 recap: Baku sets new global target to deliver $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035

The Baku Finance Goal is the centerpiece of a package of agreements that deliver progress across all climate pillars

UAE launches new guide to enhance financial sustainability across federal entities

The guide presents key concepts and standards of financial sustainability, highlighting their importance and best practices

COP29: UAE champions greener future, introduces MAC Strategy 2031 to transform global mangrove ecosystems

This strategy guides member states in meeting mangrove conservation goals and advancing sustainable climate action

Empowering women for climate action: The pivotal role of Emirati women at COP29 in Baku

Their involvement underscores the UAE's dedication to empowering women to shape the future of climate action

COP29: UAE pavilion explores empowering women through climate action

Participants discussed the importance of increasing access to climate finance and enhancing gender equality in building the climate-resilient economy of the future

COP29: 35 countries endorse ‘reducing methane from organic waste declaration’

Among the key signatories are Azerbaijan, Korea, Japan, the UAE, Morocco, Türkiye and Jordan

Autocraft’s E20+ air taxi: A new era for urban mobility in the UAE

The “E” signifies Electric, highlighting the zero-emission propulsion that shapes the future of sustainable air travel

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi reviews Mubadala’s progress, stresses UAE investment importance in Brazil

Mubadala’s investments in Brazil have greatly contributed to the country’s socioeconomic development over the past 12 years

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, JERA and Al Bawani to develop two new highly efficient power plants in Saudi Arabia

These agreements will enable two new CCGT projects in Saudi Arabia with over 3.6 gigawatts capacity 

COP29: UAE launches plans for world’s first ChatGPT tool tailored for agricultural sector

Called “CHAG” (Chat + Ag), this tool will use over 50 years of research data, highlighting the UAE's AI advancements 

COP29: UAE leads agricultural innovation, launches pilot AgriLLM project

During COP29, Almheiri announced the launch of a new AI-based Weather Forecasting Research and Training Program