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You can now book a free day pass to visit the COP28 Green Zone

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2023

Green Zone is only open to the public from December 3-12, 2023 Complimentary Green Zone day passes to visit the COP28 site at Expo City Dubai from December 3-12, 2023, are now available at http://cop28.com/tickets. The Green Zone is open to anyone interested in climate action, public and

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22nd ASCER Tile of Spain Awards announces the winners

Arnold Pinto 20/11/2023

The competition features a total prize fund of €35,000 The jury of the prestigious 22nd ASCER Tile of Spain Awards (2023 edition) has announced the winners of the well-established competition’s architecture and interior design categories. The distinguished jury – headed by the renowned architect Carme Pinós, and with the architect Jesús Olivares (COR Asociados Architects),

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‘Beyond Boundaries’ is the main theme of DIPMF 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2023

The 2024 edition will be held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai City Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will host the ninth edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) from January 15-18, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai […]

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Women leaders call for early adoption of net zero initiatives at Century Financial event

Arnold Pinto 03/10/2023

Financial services provider hosts all-women leaders roundtable on sustainability push UAE-based women leaders have called for a broad consensus to hasten the transition to a net zero future, especially as the UAE is poised to host COP28 within the next two months. The call was put out by eminent panellists participating in the First All-Women […]

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Airbus to install innovative fuel-saving sails on chartered ship

Arnold Pinto 01/10/2023

New technology may save 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions per year Airbus, the global aerospace and defence giant, will equip a transatlantic ship that transports its aircraft subassemblies with a wind-assisted propulsion technology to capture wind energy to generate thrust, delivering savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The eSAIL, developed by the Spain-based

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Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve is on UNESCO World Heritage List

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

The Uruq Bani Ma‘arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as announced by Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Chairman of the Heritage Commission. The decision was taken during the extended […]

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62nd meeting of Ramsar Convention

PR News Desk 18/09/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment led the UAE delegation at the 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee of Ramsar Convention, held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters in Gland, Switzerland The meeting was held under the presidency of the People’s Republic of China marking the conclusion of the UAE’s […]

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World invited to attend COP28 in the UAE this November

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023

Expo City Dubai is the site of the world’s largest annual climate summit The COP28 UAE presidency, which is hosting COP28 – the world’s largest yearly climate summit – in Dubai, UAE, is urging the world to head to the Arabian Gulf nation as it prepares to make transformational and practical progress in addressing the […]

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ADNOC to develop Habshan CO2 capture project in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023

The project will store 1.5 mtpa of carbon dioxide deep underground Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the leading global energy producer, will develop the Habshan carbon capture project, one of the most significant projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Abu Dhabi-headquartered company made the announcement on September 6, 2023. […]

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Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station gets a new facelift

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023

Dubai RTA to renovate more abra stations in Q4 2024 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station (abra station), situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to […]

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Saudi nature reserve to feature at ADIHEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2023

The reserve is home to 60+ native animals and 120+ plant species Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority (ITBA) will participate as a regional exhibitor at the 20th Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), in the UAE capital from September 2-8, 2023. The popular annual event is the largest […]

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TVS Motor hopes its new e-scooter will galvanise India’s electric transport push

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023

TVS Motor Company, a global manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers, has launched its premium TVS X electric scooter that offers users several personalisation possibilities. The world premiere of the TVS X was held near the base of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai City on August 23, 2023. Designed, developed, and made in India, the TVS […]

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75% of UAE residents are confident technology is an answer to global warming

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023

On the eve of the UAE hosting COP28 later this year, a new survey conducted among UAE residents reveals that 75% of people believe humanity will find technological solutions and adapt to global warming. Conducted by YouGov among more than 1,000 UAE residents, the poll was commissioned by Dubai-headquartered Duke+mir strategic communications agency as part […]

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Abu Dhabi Introduces Innovative Recycling Bins to Combat Plastic Pollution

News Editor 21/06/2023

Abu Dhabi Introduces Innovative Recycling Bins to Combat Plastic Pollution: Adnoc petrol stations in the Emirate are introducing new recycling bins. The aim is to encourage recycling and reduce Abu Dhabi’s single-use plastic. The machines go by the name reverse vending machines (RVMs) because they allow customers to insert used plastic bottles and aluminium cans […]

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RE-NEW Our WORLD Student Water Innovation Challenge Celebrates 2023 Winners

News Desk 08/06/2023

On Sunday June 4th, on the eve of World Environment Day, the Awarding Ceremony for the third edition of the RE-NEW Our WORLD Student Water Innovation Challenge was held to celebrate the 2023 cohort of winners. An initiative by Water Alliance, the 3rd edition has been conducted in partnership with Emirates Environmental Group under the […]

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Dubai Municipality organizes environmental awareness events on World Environment Day

News Desk 05/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 5, 2023 – Dubai Municipality organized a series of initiatives and events on World Environment Day, which is observed on June 5 every year. Through these events, the Municipality aimed to highlight the major environmental issues and the importance of conserving natural reserves as well as the sustainability of natural […]

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Emirates Environmental Group felicitates Sustainability Champions at Emirates Recycling Awards

News Desk 05/06/2023

On 5th June 2023, Emirates Environmental Group honoured the sustainability champions during the 26th edition of “Emirates Recycling Awards” in commemoration of World Environment Day. The ceremony was held at Dubai Knowledge Park under the auspices and presence of H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Executive Council of […]

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Sustainability Handbook for Families launched ahead of World Environment Day

News Desk 02/06/2023

United Arab Emirates, 2 June 2023 – Saving energy feels good.  And, to celebrate the Year of Sustainability, Taqeef, the visionary behind desert cooling systems, has developed a 5-step plan to help reduce the impact our home energy use has on the planet.  With these few small steps, we can make big strides towards more […]

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28 companies pledge to reduce carbon emissions at the 10th Climate Dialogue

News Desk 30/05/2023

Dubai, May 30, 2023: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, presided over the launch of the 10th National Climate Ambition Dialogue today. The event, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Emirates Steel Arkan, rallies under the theme “Accelerating the Pace of Transition to Low Carbon Green […]

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Hosts Inception Workshop for UAE National Adaptation Plan (NAP)

News Desk 24/05/2023

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Zayed University, conducted a two-day Inception Workshop for the UAE’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) at Zayed University’s Dubai Campus. His Excellency Essa Al Hashmi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector