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The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023
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The prohibition covers both biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics
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The two countries enjoy thriving bilateral trade, with $4 billion in volume in 2023Â
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The Estidama 5 Pearl rating signifies excellence in sustainable design
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The trials were conducted on a predefined route within a closed area of the Dubai South Logistics District
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The new reservoir has been constructed adjacent to an existing reservoir with a capacity of 120 MIG of desalinated water
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This discovery has raised hopes of finding additional hydrocarbons to boost the country's energy resources
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This challenge aims to seek innovative solutions that accelerate the circular carbon economy
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The deal will explore ways to make the public transport sector more sustainable
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Green finance is surging in the GCC, with over $8.5 billion in green and sustainable bonds and Sukuk issued in 2022
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His Highness met with heads of global energy companies to discuss the future of the sector
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EAD and its partners completed 14 programs with a progress implementation rate of 49 percent
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Brent crude futures rose 0.2 percent to $84.84 per barrel
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Brent oil futures for September delivery hovered around $85.72 per barrel
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The event is set to be hosted for the first time on November 26-27, 2024
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Key projects include the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which aims for 5,000MW by 2030 at AED50 billion
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The credit facility is part of JBIC's GREEN lending program and is partially supported by Japanese commercial banks
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Data showed that Google's emissions increased 13 percent year over year in 2023
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Tadweer Environmental Services and Solutions will focus on public waste collection activities
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As of the end of June, the country’s foreign reserves stood at $412.21 billion
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As part of this collaboration, EAD and TotalEnergies will research, monitor, and evaluate Abu Dhabi's coastal ecosystems
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Last year, ADNOC implemented over 30 AI tools to improve the efficiency of its projects
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Month-on-month prices reached up to $416.57 per ton in June, compared to $270.83 per ton previously
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The stations seek to measure solar and wind energy across all regions of the Kingdom