Environment

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