Environment & Energy | Monday 18 December, 2023 10:16 am

COP28 delegates praise Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and DEWA’s sustainability efforts

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised field visits for 217 participants in COP28 to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Most of the visitors were from outside the UAE. The visits, which were organised during COP28, included the Innovation Centre and the 4th...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 16 December, 2023 11:27 am

Abu Dhabi announces its success in planting 44 million Mangroves as part of the country’s efforts to combat climate change

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Agency announced its success in planting of 44 million mangrove trees in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 16 December, 2023 2:24 am

Goumbook and Sanofi Champion Indoor Air Quality Initiative in the UAE

In a vital dialogue on indoor air quality, Goumbook and Sanofi hosted a think tank panel on December 12, 2023. "Invisible Challenge - Exploring the nexus of indoor air quality, public health and climate action" took place at COP28, Dubai and addressed the significant challenge of air...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 15 December, 2023 2:39 am

ICBA Publishes New Book Exploring Science Behind UAE’s Traditional Agricultural Practices

A new book titled “Agricultural Practices in the UAE: Heritage and Science” was unveiled by the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) at the UAE Pavilion on COP28’s Food, Agriculture and Water Day. In keeping with the legacy of the late founding father of the UAE,...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 15 December, 2023 2:27 am

Zero-fuel, zero-emission AISEG Technology gains global investor and tech partnership interest at COP28 in Dubai

At COP28, several breakthrough achievements have been made to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. This includes 130 countries endorsing the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge to triple the installed capacity of renewable energy to at least 11 terawatts (TW) and to double...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 15 December, 2023 1:32 am

IEA expects weaker oil demand in 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global oil demand growth is anticipated to weaken next year, reflecting the slowdown in major world economies in the wake of soaring interest rates. In its monthly report issued today, Dec. 14, the agency noted that global oil demand growth is likely...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 December, 2023 10:41 am

ENOC Group and Marubeni Pave the Way for Carbon-Neutral Regional Skies during Dubai Airshow

As part of its newly announced plan to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”) to all its customers by 2030, ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, and Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate; have united to spearhead the...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 December, 2023 10:32 am

UAE Takes Center Stage at COP28 with MHAO's Dual Commitment to Nanofiber Innovation and Global Environmental Collaboration

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...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 December, 2023 10:13 am

RESET partners with Mismak Properties to achieve substantial energy savings

RESET, a leading UAE-based company specializing in energy and water-saving solutions through energy performance contracts, and subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has forged a partnership with Mismak Properties for the Rimmal residential towers in Jaddaf, Dubai....

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:00 am

SABIC CEO: Chemical industry recovery in 2024 remains unclear amid weak outlook

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.’s (SABIC) CEO Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh said this year was a misfortune for the chemical industry, noting that it is unclear whether the industry will recover next year or not as the prospects for the global economy continue to weaken, according to Bloomberg. SABIC's ...

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