Sustainability

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Salik Company embraces sustainability with new state-of-the-art eco-friendly office

News Desk 1 28/09/2023

Salik Company P.J.S.C., the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has relocated to a new eco-friendly office at Festival Tower, underscoring its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Salik’s new office, in a LEED Gold certified building,

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AspenTech to focus on sustainability and co-innovation solutions at ADIPEC 2023

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

Aspen Technology, a global leader in industrial software, has announced its participation in ADIPEC 2023, one of the oil and gas industry’s largest and most influential events (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 2nd-5th October 2023). With companies across the asset-intensive industries facing a dual challenge: meeting increased global demand for resources, while

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UAE and Netherlands to collaborate on sustainability, energy transition and advanced technology

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and HE Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Kingdom of the Netherlands, have agreed to deepen collaboration on industries of the future during a CEO roundtable in Dubai held under the theme “Energizing the Future”. They both expressed the desire to […]

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Innovations shaping urban sustainability and smart cities

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Smart cities and urban sustainability share a vital connection. The essence of smart cities lies in harnessing data to confront economic and social issues while striving for sustainability, which, in turn, focuses on preserving the social, economic, environmental, and knowledge characteristics of urban areas. The key to the future of sustainable urban development is

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

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023 0

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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UAE banking sector steps up sustainable financing to meet global emission goals and support UAE growth

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2023 0

The vibrant UAE banking and financial sector is prioritising sustainable banking and financing solutions to buttress green ambitions while also supporting economic and social development in the Gulf state. This initiative is also in line with the UAE’s key strategy to reduce emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2050, in adherence with the United

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Going Naked with Lush: A Money and Planet-Saving Solution

News Desk 2 26/07/2023

Since 2005, Lush’s shampoo bars have prevented the use of nearly 170 million plastic bottles, amounting to over 4000 tonnes of plastic, that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. This remarkable environmental feat highlights the brand’s dedication to reducing plastic waste and its commitment to sustainability. However, the advantages of stripping away

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JING TEA ™ LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT UAE MARKET

Middle East News 247 17/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Luxury tea brand JING Tea™ announce two key initiatives to support the hospitality industry within the United Arab Emirates continuing their commitment to deliver ‘A Better Model of Tea – Highest Quality Single Garden Teas, Responsibly Sourced and Perfectly Presented.’ JING™ teas are certified Carbon Neutral and all teas are […]

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CCI France UAE unites its business community

News Desk 2 22/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 22nd, 2023. CCI France UAE organized the second edition of its UAE-France Business Days under the theme of “Engage and Accelerate – on the path to COP28”. The event took place online on June 21st and in-person on June 22nd, 2023, and brought together more than 60 experts and […]

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Dubai’s RTA Unveils Visionary Roadmap: Achieving Net-Zero Emissions Transport by 2050

News Editor 09/06/2023 0

The Road and Transport Authority in Dubai announced its goal to achieve public transportation with net-zero emissions by 2050. The RTA has two goals: to improve public transportation and to reduce its environmental impact in its buildings and waste-management facilities. In the next year, the RTA aims to make changes to reduce carbon emissions from taxis, […]

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Green Buildings: The Build-Up to Sustainability

News Desk 2 23/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 23 May 2023: Companies all around the world are striving to be at the forefront of the sustainability movement, and for good reason. Government policies require organizations to reduce carbon emissions, which in a way is encouraging business owners and investors to focus on sustainable practices and renewable energy such as wind, solar, […]

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Hitachi Energy showcases commitment to sustainability and digitalization at World Utilities Congress 2023

News Desk 2 09/05/2023

DUBAI – May 09, 2023: Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader advancing a sustainable future for all, wrapped up its successful participation at World Utilities Congress 2023, showcasing its solutions for sustainability and digitization to advance a sustainable energy future for all. The event, hosted by TAQA (The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company), at the […]

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Gradiant Advances Sustainability in Mining Through Partnerships with SLB, Rio Tinto and an Australian Global Mining Company

Middle East News 247 03/05/2023

BOSTON — Gradiant, a global solutions provider and developer for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has announced partnerships with SLB (formerly Schlumberger), Rio Tinto, and an Australian global mining company to improve productivity and sustainability in the mining industry with a focus on reducing carbon and water footprints. The projects are in the United States

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Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative Thrives with Over 12 Million Trees Planted in the Last 5 Years

News Editor 24/04/2023 0

Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative Thrives with Over 12 Million Trees Planted in the Last 5 Years: The National Transformation Program’s annual report for 2022 revealed that Saudi Arabia had planted more than 12 million trees through the National Center for Vegetation Development in the past five years as part of Saudi’s Green

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UAE renews historical commitment to sustainability and climate

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Dubai, March 24, 2023: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has delivered the UAE National Statement to the UN 2023 Water Conference. HE Almheiri emphasized the UAE’s ongoing commitment to responsible water management and addressing water scarcity through diversification, conservation, and innovation. “As

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Dubai Government Workshop enhances sustainability practices

News Desk 2 21/03/2023

Dubai, 21 March 2023: In line with the announcement of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, as 2023 being the ‘Year of Sustainability’ in the UAE, Dubai Government Workshop maintains its commitment to the principles of sustainability and has held water preservation as key priority through the launch of the […]

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Sustainability and net zero pathways

News Desk 2 03/03/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; March 03, 2023: Insightful discussions and debates on sustainability, the economic outlook, and key trends shaping the future of aviation will be in the spotlight as the milestone 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) gets underway from March 14-16 at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras […]

Food & Beverage

Irish Food and Drink Exports to the Middle East reports an All-Time High Valued at 1.4 BN AED

Yhuan Mae 21/02/2023

Note to Editors About Bord Bia Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) is the Irish government agency that manages the promotion, trade development and marketing of the Irish food, drink, and horticulture industry. Headquartered in Dublin, Bord Bia supports the national and international ambitions of Irish food, drink and horticulture businesses through its highly focused

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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and IFC sign a Cooperation Framework to finance sustainable private sector projects

Middle East News 247 15/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation during the World Government Summit to support investments in emerging markets related to the clean energy transition, climate mitigation and adaptation, the adoption of clean […]

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Aker ASA Partners with pulsESG for Sustainability & ESG Reporting and Measurement

Middle East News 247 14/02/2023

SAN FRANCISCO — pulsESG™, a pioneering software as a service (SaaS) platform offering enterprises a centralized system of record and reference for environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics, announced today that Norwegian industrial group Aker ASA (Aker) with a global footprint has selected pulsESG as its ESG platform for data collection, management