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Smiths Detection Ensures Security At COP28 In Dubai

Arnold Pinto 26/04/2024 0

Advanced Screening Equipment Deployed Smiths Detection, a renowned global threat detection and screening technology provider, played a crucial role in safeguarding the United Nations’ COP28 summit, held from November 30 to December 13, 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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100 Days of COP28 legacy

News Desk 1 19/03/2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to drive its actionable commitment towards climate change by implementing pledges made by finance industry stakeholders at the record-breaking COP28 UAE in December last year. The Centre reaffirmed its dedication to support the

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Emirates Environmental Group’s 1st Panel Discussion of 2024 Reflects Success

News Desk 1 29/01/2024

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in collaboration with key partners the Arabia CSR Network, EmiratesGBC, Clean Energy Business Council and the Swiss Business Council, successfully hosted a groundbreaking Panel Discussion, the first for the year, at Five Palm Jumeirah on Monday, January 29, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 noon. The panel discussion aimed to capitalise

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Green Art Expo 2024 Advocates Recycling Through Diverse Artistic Perspectives

News Desk 1 22/01/2024

Green Art Expo 2024 – The third installment of Green Abu Dhabi, continues its mission initiated in 2010 to address environmental concerns. Suhail Jashanmal, an artist and producer, formed a coalition in 2010 and 2013, focusing on mangrove health and initiating a pilot program with the government and private sector. Aligned with the UAE government’s […]

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Rebound and Circular Packaging Association (CPA) Partner to Advance Sustainable Packaging Solutions

News Desk 1 17/01/2024

In a significant move at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), Rebound, a pioneering business focused on keeping plastics in the economy and out of the environment, proudly announces its partnership with the Circular Packaging Association (CPA). This alliance is set to bolster efforts in standardizing plastics recyclates, propelling the UAE and the global community […]

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Emirates NBD Group engaged local sustainable businesses to create COP28 stand

News Desk 1 16/01/2024

Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, solidified its commitment to the UAE’s Year of Sustainability with an environmentally conscious approach in designing its stand at the 28th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai recently. Inspired by nature, the […]

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Tabreed Secures AED 600M Inaugural Green Revolving Credit Facility

News Desk 1 14/12/2023

Following a signing ceremony at the end of its hugely successful participation in COP28, Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, today announces the successful closure of its inaugural AED 600 million Green Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) as the Green Coordinator, alongside Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

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Mitsubishi Power Underscores Progress to Fastrack Hydrogen Ecosystem Development

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), underscored its progress to fast track the development of the hydrogen ecosystem at COP28, which just concluded in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. In recognition of the key role of hydrogen to achieve the decarbonization of energy systems, 39 countries launched last […]

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Sustainability Fintech World Wide Generation Expands its G17Eco Platform

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

World Wide Generation (WWG), a global leader in sustainability solutions with its G17Eco monitoring and marketplace platform, already live in the UK, Europe, and ASEAN regions, today announced its expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, further solidifying its commitment to empower organisations, cities, and nations to achieve their sustainability

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Fils Builds on Sui to Solve Carbon Emissions and Achieve UAE COP28 Targets

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

Sui, the next generation Layer 1 blockchain created by the technology team leaders that guided Meta’s Diem Blockchain project, today announced a partnership and technical integration with Fils, a platform that makes it easier for businesses to embody the core values of ESG. The partnership will leverage Sui’s blockchain to serve as the preeminent decentralised

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UAE Takes Center Stage at COP28 with MHAO’s Dual Commitment

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainable innovation, The Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba (MHAO) Group, the entity behind the launch of MAOTEX, unveils two pivotal initiatives aimed at advancing environmental protection and fostering global collaboration. As a noteworthy participant in COP28, MHAO Group, through its MAOTEX division, is set to take center stage, showcasing

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Panasonic Holding Corporation showcases Innovative Solutions at COP28

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PHD), which is a parent company of Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa FZE, global leader in cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions, announced its participation at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) held in Dubai at the Expo 2020 site from Nov 30th to Dec 12th 2023. In line with its […]

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Accelerating a Just Transition: FIA, new Observer at COP28

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has published ‘Accelerating a Just Transition: The Motor Sport and Mobility Perspective’, a White Paper highlighting the environmental initiatives of the FIA and its Members in the field of motor sport and mobility. The White Paper was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, where the FIA had […]

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EDB’s Lost Camel spotted in Green Zone at COP28

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

In conjunction with the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP28, held in Dubai Expo City, Emirates Development Bank (“EDB”), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, brought its innovation project “The Lost Camel” to the global event, where

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At COP28, Trina Solar promotes green, low carbon and sustainable development

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

At the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) now in session in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Trina Solar has called for technological innovation and collaboration with global partners to support the worldwide transition to clean energy. The company has also stressed the importance of green, […]

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Alef Education Showcases the Alef Metaverse and Innovative Solutions

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, is participating in the ongoing COP28 to highlight the crucial role of innovative solutions such as the Alef Metaverse and the EcoChamps course in promoting climate education and environmental sustainability. The company’s flagship exhibit at the Greening Education Pavilion, hosted by the UAE Ministry of

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HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan & GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik Inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ Exhibit at COP28

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, inaugurated the ‘Wonders of Wind: Double Down to Reach 3xRenewables by 2030’ exhibit in the blue zone at COP28. Inspired by the global call to triple renewables by […]

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Emirates Islamic leverages Islamic finance to drive climate action and net zero goals at COP28

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is leveraging Islamic finance to drive climate action and support the UAE’s sustainability agenda at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Islamic Finance has gained prominence in recent years as a unique and ethical financial system guided by Shari’ah principles. With […]

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Visa reveals UAE consumers seek banks’ help in understanding environmental impact of spending

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

Visa and Emirates Nature-WWF released the UAE results of their ‘2023 Sustainable Commerce’ study on the day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in UAE.  The study scrutinizes consumer and business behaviors, and the readiness of infrastructure to support sustainable commerce.  The joint Visa-Emirates Nature-WWF study reinforces the

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ENEC and UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero sign MoU at COP28

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The MoU between ENEC and the UK DESNZ was signed at the Net Zero Nuclear Summit on the sidelines of COP 28 in Dubai, UAE, by His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, […]