Environment

UAE President attends COP29, urges accelerated climate action

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

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 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

Official dates revealed for ADIPEC 2025 

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

ADIPEC 2024: UAE plans to invest over $54 billion to meet sustainable energy demand over next six years, says Suhail Al Mazrouei

This initiative is part of the country's commitment to decarbonising the economy and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 

ADIPEC 2024: Microsoft supports energy transition towards more sustainable future 

The booth features a Surface Zone and demo arena for attendees to explore Microsoft’s solutions for operational and environmental goals 

Global climate investment gap projected at $2.7 trillion annually by 2030, warns Moody’s

The report noted that investment has risen since the Paris Agreement, but reaching net zero by 2050 needs much more effort 

FII8: Princess Reema reiterates Saudi Arabia’s commitment towards blue economy, ocean health

Princess Reema launches Ocean Central, a platform that collects and combines data to provide a clear and evolving view of ocean health

FII8: Saudi Arabia strengthens framework for high-integrity carbon markets to achieve national emission reduction targets

Strategic collaboration between the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company, Clean Development Mechanism Designed Authority

UAE signs two agreements with IMF to support PRGT, RST funds

At the October 2023 IMFC meeting in Marrakech, the UAE announced a $200 million co-financing initiative for the PRGT

Global oil demand to reach over 100 million barrels per day by 2050: Saudi Aramco

CEO noted that Asia's energy transition is lagging, marked by less equity and greater complexity than expected 

Saudi flynas partners with VCM on carbon offsetting, environmental protection, and sustainability

The deal supports the Kingdom's climate ambitions to achieve net zero emissions

UAE’s PMO formalizes agreements to enhance strategic intelligence for We the UAE 2031

New platform to leverage AI and insights from 2,500 experts and 450 data sources to create government strategies

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight forge partnership to create AI-driven asset management tool

Masdar aims to digitize its global operations, transitioning from a reactive to a predictive model

Abu Dhabi’s Borouge delivers 700,000 tons in first year under Etihad Rail agreement

Since September 2023, over 36,000 Borouge containers have moved from Al Ruwais to Khalifa Port

COP28 President urges global unity and action at COP29 to advance climate goals, build on UAE Consensus

The UAE Consensus serves as a crucial roadmap for fulfilling the aspirations of the Paris Agreement 

More than a marketplace: Rebound’s recycling platform is revolutionizing waste management

Boasting zero-percent commission, real-time certification, and environmental impact assessments

Oil prices rebound as market reacts to U.S. inventory surge, Middle East tensions ease

Brent crude futures for December delivery climbed 0.6 percent to $77.63 per barrel

Oil prices retreat amidst ongoing concerns over Middle East conflict, hurricane impact

Brent crude futures for December delivery dropped 0.6 percent to $80.42 a barrel

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar expands clean energy to 31.5 GW, generating 26,700 GWh and avoiding 14 million tons of CO2e

This is up from 10 million tons last year, equivalent to removing nearly 870,000 vehicles 

$1.1 billion available for investment, funding requests from member countries: World Green Economy Organization

Funds are sourced from private sector investors and organizations eager to invest in green economy projects

Growth of low-emissions hydrogen projects outpaces policy support: Report

Urgent policies are needed to boost demand in heavy industry, refining, and long-distance transportation 

WEF introduces innovative digital platform to boost clean energy investments in emerging markets

The platform outlines 100 policy measures, financial mechanisms, and de-risking strategies from the past two decades