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UAE’s ADFD finances projects worth $9.6 billion in 42 African countries
Sustainability

UAE’s ADFD finances projects worth $9.6 billion in 42 African countries

In 2023, ADFD led a $4.5 billion UAE initiative to boost Africa's clean energy infrastructure

UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Technology Innovation Institute to build 3D maps of the nation’s mineral, renewable resources
Sustainability

UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Technology Innovation Institute to build 3D maps of the nation’s mineral, renewable resources

The agreement seeks to explore and utilize untapped renewable and mineral resources in line with UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy

Global carbon pricing revenues reach record $104 billion in 2023: Report
Sustainability

Global carbon pricing revenues reach record $104 billion in 2023: Report

The report found that there are now 75 carbon pricing instruments in operation worldwide

Clean tech manufacturing investments reach $200 billion in 2023, up 70 percent: Report
Sustainability

Clean tech manufacturing investments reach $200 billion in 2023, up 70 percent: Report

China accounted for three-quarters of the total investments in this field, according to the report

Dubai’s DET boosts green future efforts with inaugural sustainability report
Sustainability

Dubai’s DET boosts green future efforts with inaugural sustainability report

Report showcases city's efforts to align with global sustainability objectives and D33

ATM 2024 returns next week in Dubai, with over 41,000 attendees expected
Hospitality & Tourism

ATM 2024 returns next week in Dubai, with over 41,000 attendees expected

The event will feature over 2,300 exhibitors from more than 165 countries and is set to welcome new destinations

Saudi Arabia introduces green financing framework to drive sustainability
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia introduces green financing framework to drive sustainability

Framework reaffirms Saudi Arabia's position as a regional leader in sustainable finance

UAE joins global initiative for achieving near-zero emission buildings by 2030
Sustainability

UAE joins global initiative for achieving near-zero emission buildings by 2030

The move reflects UAE’s commitment to global cooperation in decarbonizing the building sector and bolstering resilience

ATM 2024: Travel Tech stage sees 56 percent growth, to feature over 100 experts
Hospitality & Tourism

ATM 2024: Travel Tech stage sees 56 percent growth, to feature over 100 experts

Dubai World Trade Centre will host ATM 2024 from May 6 to 9, 2024

62 percent executives expect world to reach net zero by 2060 or later: Report
Sustainability

62 percent executives expect world to reach net zero by 2060 or later: Report

Survey highlights key themes driving strategic decision-making across the industry

Four fundamental actions to build resilience in energy and natural resources in the Middle East
Energy

Four fundamental actions to build resilience in energy and natural resources in the Middle East

Challenges and opportunities amid geopolitical conflicts, pandemic recovery and climate change

UAE’s Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany awarded Energy Institute’s President’s Award for efforts to accelerate energy transition
Sustainability

UAE’s Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany awarded Energy Institute’s President’s Award for efforts to accelerate energy transition

UAE's permanent representative to IRENA is also a strong advocate for gender equality within the energy sector