Environment

Middle East set to achieve $75.6 billion in renewable energy investments: Report

These investments encompass 116 renewable energy are expected to become operational between 2025 and 2030

Dubai tops Arab world, ranks fifth globally in international shipping centre index

Dubai holds the position of the fifth strongest international shipping hub for the fifth consecutive year 

UAE’s investment in clean energy reaches over $12.25 billion, says minister Al Mazrouei

The country has significantly increased its clean energy share to 27.83 percent in 2023, aiming for 32 percent by 2030 

Operations and supply chain decarbonization in the Middle East 

Each company faces unique decarbonization challenges, but many struggle to meet ambitious targets

UAE’s AD Ports awards $114.34 million crane contracts to ZPMC for terminal projects in Africa

Terminals will get three Super Post-Panamax STS cranes, servicing 21 container rows over 60 meters

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 welcomes 21 startups with $134.9 million in funding

Seven startups will join Hub71+ ClimateTech, gaining tailored resources for their sustainability missions

UAE’s ADNOC to supply LNG to Indian Oil Corporation for 15 years

The LNG will primarily be sourced from ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project

Abu Dhabi’s Tabreed achieves carbon verification, reducing emissions by 19,320 tons annually

This follows Tabreed's 2023 initiatives, including the first geothermal-powered district cooling plant with ADNOC

UAE’s MoEI partners with RAK Petroleum Authority to drive sustainable energy transition

The agreement emphasizes data exchange, natural hydrogen research, and carbon capture

$15 million solar power plant to be established in Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD facility

This 27,000 square metre project is part of KEZAD's ongoing efforts to develop innovative clean energy environments

UAE’s DP World sets ambitious emission cuts goals, commits to net-zero by 2050 with SBTi approval

The global logistics company seeks to reduce its scope 1 GHG emissions by 42 percent by 2030

UAE’s ADQ, ne’ma join forces to combat food waste from farm to table

ne'ma aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030, in line with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 12.3

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Infinity Power to build 200-megawatt wind farm in Egypt

The MoU secures a long-term supply of renewable energy from a large onshore wind project in Ras Ghareb, Egypt

What does Egypt’s new carbon market mean for the future of climate finance?

The move is a step towards a mandatory market, requiring carbon reduction projects and emissions calculations

Saudi Arabia tackles e-waste with 100,000 devices recycled, minimizing environmental footprint

This is part of the Kingdom's strategy to build a sustainable digital future optimizing resource use

Samsung debuts EV battery with 600-mile charge in 9 minutes, 20-year lifespan

The company is also developing affordable LFP, cobalt-free batteries, and dry electrode production to cut costs

Investopia Global Talks launch in Chennai to boost UAE-India partnerships in key sectors

The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023

Oman bans plastic bag imports, new regulation effective this date

The prohibition covers both biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics

UAE, Indonesia to boost cooperation in public finance, debt management, and climate finance

The two countries enjoy thriving bilateral trade, with $4 billion in volume in 2023 

Yas Island’s eco-friendly city earns top sustainable urban design rating in Abu Dhabi

The Estidama 5 Pearl rating signifies excellence in sustainable design

Dubai South announces successful completion of first stage in UAE’s autonomous vehicle trials

The trials were conducted on a predefined route within a closed area of the Dubai South Logistics District