Climate

Unstable weather in the UAE: What to expect this week

Partly cloudy to overcast skies with possible rain in coastal areas, islands, and the Northern and Eastern regions

DP World launches Middle East’s first $100 million blue bond to fund sustainable marine transport

Eligible initiatives include reducing maritime pollution, sustainable ports, and water quality

OPEC Fund signs first loan agreement with Montenegro for $52 million to enhance climate initiatives

The loan is aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability and facilitating the green transition in the southeastern European nation

DEWA’s Green Hydrogen Project cuts CO2 emissions by over 40 tons in transportation sector

The station can fuel about 50 fuel-cell electric vehicles in roughly eight minutes each

OPEC Fund authorizes nearly $1 billion in new development financing

These initiatives support global nations by improving infrastructure, food security, renewable energy, and economic resilience

The UAE hikes its climate ambitions in submission to the UN

In its updated NDC, the country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 percent by 2035 compared to 2019 levels

How Siemens Energy powers the UAE’s net-zero journey

From partnering with key organizations like ADNOC and DEWA to preparing the Emirati youth

ADFW 2024: World Bank commends UAE efforts in tackling global climate challenges

The World Bank is committed to achieving the SDGs and highlights the importance of collaborating with the UAE 

La Niña’s impact on 2024’s record-breaking heat: What you need to know

New report suggests that 2024 might be the hottest year on record

UAE healthcare sector aims for 20 percent carbon emission reduction by 2030: Report

New study urges healthcare to adopt sustainability to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste

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

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

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince meets French President, executives from top French companies

Meeting addressed efforts to combat desertification and the exchange of innovative expertise and technologies

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

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

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 

UAE, Brazil strengthening bilateral relations and collaboration in G20 for global development

The UAE is Brazil's largest Middle Eastern partner, with trade at AED13.28 billion in the first eight months

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