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Powering the Future Toward Net Zero’ Forum Starts Tomorrow in Dammam

News Desk 1 09/11/2024 0

The International Forum ‘Powering the Future Toward Net Zero’, organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), GO15, and Med-TSO in Al Khobar, will be held in Dammam on October 27 under the patronage

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 ‘Powering the Future Toward Net Zero’ Forum Concludes today in Dammam with Compelling Message

News Desk 1 29/10/2024 0

The two-day ‘Powering the Future Toward Net Zero’ forum, organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), GO15, and Med-TSO, concluded today (Monday, 28 October 2024) in Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia. Held under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor […]

Automotive News Sustainability

Nissan to unveil affordable bi-directional charging for EVs in 2026

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2024 0

A pivotal shift in utilising EVs Nissan Motor Co. has announced plans to launch affordable bi-directional charging technology for selected electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2026. The initiative aligns with Nissan’s business plan, dubbed ‘The Arc,’ which aims to introduce innovative solutions that facilitate the transition to electric mobility while unlocking new

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During the 4th panel discussion of 2024, Emirates Environmental Group discusses the role of rising buildings in achieving Net Zero

News Desk 1 29/08/2024

Emirates Environmental Group held its 4th panel discussion of 2024 on 27 August at the Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai under the title “Indeterminably Rising Buildings: Addressing the Widening Net Zero Emissions”. The discussion highlighted the role of the built environment on global emissions. The panellists discussed and brought in diverse perspectives on the topic […]

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Philip Morris International Tops Forbes’ 2024 Net Zero Leaders List

News Desk 2 13/06/2024

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has ranked first in Forbes’ 2024 Net Zero Leaders ranking, which highlights the 100 U.S. public companies best positioned to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Forbes used data from firms Sustainalytics and Morningstar to rank companies’ commitment to a net zero future. It

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Philip Morris International Tops Forbes’ 2024 Net Zero Leaders List

News Desk 2 04/06/2024

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has ranked first in Forbes’ 2024 Net Zero Leaders ranking,1 which highlights the 100 U.S. public companies best positioned to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Forbes used data from firms Sustainalytics and Morningstar to rank companies’ commitment to a net zero future. It also

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Radisson Hotel Group has appointed a responsible business coordinator

News Desk 1 07/03/2024

Neeraja Rahul has been appointed to lead the Responsible Business Initiatives in UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman and Qatar driving Radisson Hotel Group’s journey towards achieving Net Zero by 2050. With the group’s ‘Think People, Planet, and Community’ focus, Rahul embodies this dedication to sustainability and community

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Ericsson’s second round of climate targets toward Net Zero

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

Having met and surpassed its first science-based 1.5°C-aligned Paris Agreement greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) second round of climate action targets toward Net Zero have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ericsson has committed to reducing emissions across the company value chain by 90 percent by the end of

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Conares to spearhead revolutionary green steel manufacturing in the UAE

News Desk 1 11/01/2024

Conares, the UAE’s second-largest steel manufacturer, has announced its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This pledge aligns with the UAE’s ambitious 2050 environmental goals and reinforces the company’s role as a trailblazer in sustainable manufacturing. Supported by a strategic roadmap, Conares is set to achieve 50 per cent of its net […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai’s RTA pushes for eco-friendly electric delivery bikes in Dubai

News Desk 1 25/12/2023 0

Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA programme broadly aims to develop the infrastructure of transport businesses operating

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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, […]

Real Estate Sustainability

COP28: UNEP and 27 nations launch global Buildings Breakthrough initiative

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2023 0

Global effort targets near-zero emissions and resilient buildings by 2030 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with France and Morocco, has launched the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28 to accelerate the transformation of the building sector – which accounts for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions – to make near-zero emissions and climate-resilient

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Global research study by Fondazione MAIRE reveals Middle East perspectives

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

At COP28, Fondazione MAIRE is presenting a report which finds that delivering net zero by 2050 requires an energy transition that is as much about training people to design, build and use products and services differently as it is about decarbonising infrastructure to meet UN climate change targets. The study highlights that the importance of […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

HITEK MD joins experts at Expo City Dubai to discuss collaboration

News Desk 1 05/12/2023

Javeria Aijaz, managing director of UAE-based technology services company HITEK part of the Farnek Group, joined industry experts to deliver a presentation about how HITEK’s smart facility management (FM) solutions, have contributed, through collaboration, towards Expo City Dubai’s (ECD) net zero journey. During the panel discussion which took place today (Tuesday 5

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ADNOC unveils ‘H2GO’ station to examine viability of hydrogen-powered vehicles in UAE

Arnold Pinto 29/11/2023 0

Pilot station creates green hydrogen from water Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has launched ‘H2GO’, the Middle East region’s first high-speed green hydrogen pilot refuelling station, to gather data on the long-term viability of hydrogen vehicles in the UAE by evaluating zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles. The pilot station was opened ahead of the UAE hosting

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Net Zero Coalition Expands Membership to 10 Companies

News Desk 1 28/11/2023

The Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ), a cross-sector business alliance dedicated to helping countries meet decarbonization and climate change goals through innovation and technology, is proud to welcome the addition of four new members: Baker Hughes, Boeing, Carrier and United. Announced last year at COP27, these companies join

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Hyundai Middle East and Africa launches the all-electric IONIQ range

News Desk 1 23/11/2023

Hyundai Motor Middle East and Africa Headquarters announced its plans for sustainability and electric mobility, through a media event characterized by being held in a “Net Zero” venue which is the SEE Institute in the Sustainable City in Dubai, in the presence of large media audience from several countries from the Middle East and Africa. […]

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H.E. MARIAM ALMHEIRI DISCUSSES WITH CLIMATE EXPERTS

News Desk 1 23/11/2023

The sixth in a series of eight national Majlis sessions being held in the run-up to COP28 was hosted today at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. The participants discussed the pivotal role of decarbonisation in the UAE’s journey towards achieving its Net Zero goals and what innovative solutions are needed. […]

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GM Africa & Middle East drives electric vehicle community education through collaborations

News Desk 1 22/11/2023

General Motors Africa and Middle East (GM AMEO) brings ‘Everybody In’ to its vision for the future of mobility through a collaborative, dedicated educational webinar, hosted by Harvard Business Review Arabia, a Majarra platform. Combining insights from industry opinion leaders and GM’s own battery technology experts, GM aims to empower regional audiences with information

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Sohar Net Zero Alliance Launched to Fast-track Oman’s Carbon Neutrality Goals

News Desk 1 21/11/2023

Sohar Port and Freezone, in a pioneering collaboration with major industrial tenants, have introduced the Sohar Net Zero Alliance (SNZA) to drive Oman’s ambitious pursuit of carbon neutrality by 2050. Notably, this alliance strategically aligns with ENGIE’s overarching commitment to decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions globally, as well as its Green