Sustainability

COP29: UAE pavilion highlights role of climate finance in reaching net zero

Discussions focused on bringing marginalized groups 'into the problem-solving process'

COP29: Investor groups with over $10 trillion in assets commit to accelerating climate financing

Sweden announced a contribution of $730 million to the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF), bringing overall contribution to $749 million

How are UAE, Saudi Arabia leading way in sustainable tourism?

Despite the clear benefits of sustainable tourism, several challenges and barriers hinder its implementation 

COP29: Egypt reiterates 42 percent renewable energy target for 2030, calls for international support

As of July 2024, solar, wind, and hydropower make up 11.5 percent of Egypt's electricity generation 

COP29: Troika assesses ‘Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C’

Leaders’ Summit of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on Climate Change takes center stage

COP29: Multilateral development banks’ climate financing to reach $120 billion by 2030

At COP29, Sweden also pledged approximately $19 million to the fund for responding to loss and damage

COP29: Masdar, Albania Power Corporation to explore gigawatt-scale renewable projects in Albania

The partnership leverages KESH's leading position and Masdar's expertise to accelerate Albania's clean energy transition

Global South presents sustainable investment opportunities for Middle East sovereign wealth funds: Report

In the Global South, critical areas like water and sanitation, food security, education, forestry, and biodiversity conservation, remain largely untapped

UAE fostering global cooperation to ‘Accelerate Action Together’ at COP29

In his keynote address, Al Jaber urged all 198 Parties to “let actions speak louder than words” and to “let positivity prevail”

UAE President meets with heads of state, delegation leaders at COP29

The UAE President called on all parties at COP29 to prioritize mutual understanding over division

COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit opens in Baku

Summit seeks to implement and transform key climate-related decisions into concrete actions and credible plans to tackle climate change

UAE President attends COP29, urges accelerated climate action

As COP29 President, Babayev emphasized the conference's commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration among Parties

DEWA achieves record revenue of $6.4 billion, $3.2 billion in EBITDA during first nine months

The authority reported a consolidated revenue of AED9.9 billion for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a 4.75 percent increase

Dubai Municipality completes 7 intersection planting projects on Sheikh Zayed, Al Khail roads for $66.7 million

These initiatives further cover an impressive area of over 1.4 million square meters

COP29: UAE hands COP presidency over to Azerbaijan, highlights historic UAE Consensus

During the speech, Dr. Al Jaber called on all parties to 'prove once again that we can unite, act, and deliver'

COP29 begins in Baku with active, effective participation from UAE

COP29's mission is to restrict global warming to 1.5°C, highlighting the critical necessity for investment in climate initiatives

ADIPEC 2024 sets new records, unites industries to drive sustainable socioeconomic advancement

Under the theme ‘Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy,’ ADIPEC 2024 drew a record 205,139 participants from 172 countries 

UAE announces plans for COP29 in Azerbaijan next week, launches pavilion

UAE will host the pavilion in the Blue Zone, bringing together industry leaders for more than 60 programs over the two weeks

WEF report outlines path for MENA region to boost sustainability

Report highlights barriers the region faces when it comes to taking a leading role in transition

ADIPEC 2024: Industry leaders highlight AI’s critical role in sustainable energy future

Experts debate AI’s role in boosting efficiency, enhancing resilience and unlocking investment while addressing its environmental impact

Official dates revealed for ADIPEC 2025 

40+ ministers and 200+ executives from around the world gathered in Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2024

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft partner to drive AI deployment, low-carbon solutions

Agreement to power Microsoft’s data centers with renewable energy through Masdar

Qatar’s Tarsheed program saves $231 million, cuts carbon emissions by 1.2 million tons

Program's success aligns with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the commitment to environmental stewardship