Climate

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

South Korea’s foreign reserves fall $620 million in June amid currency swap, bond payments

As of the end of June, the country’s foreign reserves stood at $412.21 billion

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

Al Zeyoudi strengthens UAE-U.S. ties in technology, innovation with Silicon Valley visit

Meeting identifies potential partnerships in high-priority fields such as AI, machine learning and climate technology

Natural gas shortage drives 54 percent surge in Egyptian fertilizer prices

Month-on-month prices reached up to $416.57 per ton in June, compared to $270.83 per ton previously

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

Global energy demand reaches new high in 2023, fossil fuels maintain dominant share: Report

Energy transition stalls as global primary energy demand rises to 620 Exajoules in 2023

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

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

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways carries 1.5 million passengers with 84 percent load factor in May 2024

The airline had seen a 38 percent year-to-date increase in passengers, said CEO

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

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

Upstream oil and gas investment needs to rise 22 percent by 2030 to meet surging demand, $4.3 trillion required: Report

Global upstream oil and gas capital expenditure is expected to grow by $24 billion this year 

79 percent of executives in the Middle East have formal sustainability strategy in place: Report

The survey showed that 52 percent of executives are fully embedding sustainability strategies across their organisation

UAE President highlights sustainability initiatives, environmental proposals on World Environment Day

Sheikh Mohamed met with entrepreneurs, youth, and officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss environmental initiatives and sustainability ideas

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Azerbaijan sign 1GW renewables deal

Al Jaber: "A key pillar of the historic UAE Consensus is the goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030"

COP28 President calls for deeper collaboration between AI and energy sectors to drive climate action

COP28 Presidency and the UAE will work closely with Azerbaijan's COP Presidency to ensure COP29 builds on the outcomes of Dubai, the minister said