Environment

$700 million pact to boost Oman-GCC direct power grid with 1,700 MW capacity

GCCIA, QFFD signed a landmark financing deal for Oman direct interconnection project

UAE unveils first phase of Blue Visa system, granting environmental champions 10-year residency permits

This visa is for environmental supporters, including NGOs, international organizations, award winners, and activists

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport earns airport carbon accreditation for emissions management

Milestone was attained through the transformation of airport operations and those of its commercial partners

DEWA announces record annual revenue of $8.43 billion for 2024

The Authority achieved EBITDA of $4.27 billion and net profit after tax of $1.97 billion

What science say about the effect of workspace design on our minds

Biophilic design elements in offices can help reduce stress

How 2025 will shape the future of development with sustainability, innovation, and community

This year will see a heightened focus on environmental responsibility, smart technologies, and well-being

UAE to deploy 500 EV charging stations by end of 2025, boost renewable energy to 14 GW by 2030

The country installed more than 100 EV chargers across the country in 2024

January 2025 sets new heat record despite cooling La Niña: Copernicus

January 2025 was 0.09°C warmer than January 2024 and 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels

UAE launches 28th National Environment Day under the theme ‘Our Heritage … Our Future’

In line with the President's Declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’

UAE solar energy leadership accelerates tripling of clean contributions with over $54 billion investments

The country currently hosts three of the world's largest solar power plants, aiming for 14.2 gigawatts by 2030

WEF 2025: $7.1 billion committed to climate and health, yet most affected countries face challenges

Less than 35 percent of financing from bilateral donors is directed towards these nations

WEF 2025: UN Secretary-General highlights global threats of climate crisis, unregulated AI

He emphasized international collaboration, citing the Global Digital Compact as a framework for responsible digital technology use