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76 percent of MENA residents believe living in a smart city would make them happier: Report
MENA

76 percent of MENA residents believe living in a smart city would make them happier: Report

Smart and connected buildings and homes emerge as top priorities for MENA residents

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power inks $800 million deal with Senegal for desalination project
Energy

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power inks $800 million deal with Senegal for desalination project

The plant, known as the Grande Côte seawater desalination plant, will have a capacity of 400,000 cubic meters per day

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea international airport set to welcome inaugural flight with flydubai service
Hospitality & Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea international airport set to welcome inaugural flight with flydubai service

New twice-weekly service, operated by flydubai, commences from DXB to RSI on 18 April

Dubai’s Emirates initiates SAF usage on departing flights from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Sustainability

Dubai’s Emirates initiates SAF usage on departing flights from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

Throughout 2024, over 2 million gallons of SAF will fuel the airport

Climate change reached unprecedented levels in 2023: WMO
Sustainability

Climate change reached unprecedented levels in 2023: WMO

Record-breaking greenhouse gas levels and environmental devastation signal concern

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar signs agreement to acquire 50 percent stake in U.S.-based Terra-Gen
Sustainability

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar signs agreement to acquire 50 percent stake in U.S.-based Terra-Gen

Investment to accelerate Terra-Gen's growth trajectory in clean energy

UAE and ASEAN strengthen strategic cooperation in vital sectors
Economy

UAE and ASEAN strengthen strategic cooperation in vital sectors

Alliance drives cooperation in economy, trade, investment and clean energy

DEWA reduces carbon emissions by 92.5 million tonnes from 2006 to 2023
Sustainability

DEWA reduces carbon emissions by 92.5 million tonnes from 2006 to 2023

Innovative technologies and strategic upgrades bolster commitment to clean energy

Egypt, UNIDO join forces for $3 million green Hurghada project
Egypt

Egypt, UNIDO join forces for $3 million green Hurghada project

The project aims to mitigate emissions, preserve biodiversity

UAE-Rwanda bilateral trade hits $1.1 billion mark
Logistics

UAE-Rwanda bilateral trade hits $1.1 billion mark

Rwanda eyes collaboration in tech, AI and space technology

Oman reveals $1.3 billion waterfront project in Muscat Downtown
Oman

Oman reveals $1.3 billion waterfront project in Muscat Downtown

The 3.3 million sq m project has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects

UAE Ministry of Defence, Masdar to build multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi
Sustainability

UAE Ministry of Defence, Masdar to build multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, will provide a full turnkey solution for the projects