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Arab knowledge stakeholders highlight the importance of monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

A high-level event held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) emphasized the critical role of knowledge tools and monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and
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Global South Economic Forum to address US$4 trillion annual funding gap in developing countries

With the world’s developing nations facing an unprecedented US$4 trillion annual shortfall in sustainable development financing, leaders of the developing nations are coming together in Abu Dhabi for a landmark forum. The first-ever Global South Economic Forum (GSEF), set for June 17, 2025, will bring together policymakers, experts,  think-tankers, technocrats and
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Ajman Bank partners with Canon Middle East to implement sustainable print initiatives  

Ajman Bank has partnered with Canon Middle East to launch a Climate Contribution Project, focusing on offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from ink, paper, and electricity consumption across the bank’s Canon-related printing operations. Managing over four million impressions annually, this sustainability initiative will compensate for 25 tons of CO2 emissions, demonstrating
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ICC MENA Outlook for 2025: Pioneering Innovation in Building Safety and Sustainable Construction

The GCC’s built environment plays a crucial role in global energy demand, with the region ranking among the highest in per capita energy consumption. While governments have made strides in promoting building energy efficiency, further development is needed to address challenges such as low energy prices and the complexities of rentier-state dynamics. As a leading […]
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Türkiye embraces sustainable gastronomy

With a new initiative planned for food and beverage service providers to be sustainably certified under the successful implementation of Türkiye’s Sustainable Tourism Program, the country demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability in gastronomy. It also features ten restaurants achieving the MICHELIN Green Star in just 2 years and an increasing number of
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Accelerating a Just Transition: FIA, new Observer at COP28

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 […]