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Landor on the 3Ps of sustainability

Insights: Building businesses on the three pillars of sustainability

Collaboration and shared responsibility are necessary to create a more sustainable future where businesses thrive while ensuring a better quality of life for current and future generations

Ali Al Kuwari on embracing smart and sustainable practices in construction

Insights: Embracing smart and sustainable practices in construction

Here’s why modern brands and construction projects must have sustainability and smart features at their core, and not just as an afterthought

NEOM launches new food company Topian

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM unveils new food company Topian

The company will spearhead the kingdom’s efforts to ensure food security, mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060

Eugene Willemsen, CEO Africa, Middle East & South Asia, PepsiCo_Dr. Bob Maughon, Chief Sustainability & Technology Officer, SABIC_Roland Daher, CEO, Astrolabs launch Mega Green Accelerator

Mega Green MENA Accelerator unveiled by PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs

The new initiative aims to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs in the region to develop solutions to regional and global sustainability challenges

UAE cabinet approves green fuel guideline for aviation

In 2023, the UAE cabinet issued more than 60 policies, initiatives, and decisions to promote the nation’s efforts to combat climate change and its impact

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO Polestar on decarbonisation

Insights: Why it’s time to drive decarbonisation across the auto industry

To stay on the 1.5-degree pathway for 2050, we have to stop selling fossil fuel cars by 2032 and this means transitioning to BEVs

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How heat fueled extreme weather across the world in 2023

Large swathes of North America, Europe and China saw heatwaves and blistering temperatures that triggered public health warnings

Dubai plans to slash carbon emissions in half by 2030

Dubai plans to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030

The city’s ambitious plan is set to accelerate the momentum that it has achieved in its transition towards clean energy over the last decade

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Interview: ‘Ultra low-cost yet sustainable’, Wizz Air reveals strategic growth plan

Gulf Business speaks to Yvonne Moynihan, chief corporate and ESG officer, Wizz Air as the aviation industry is called upon to chart a path to net zero

HE Ahmed Baharoon, Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s Ahmed Baharoon on why environmental education is the way forward

The executive director – Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, EAD, talks about WEEC2024 serving as a catalyst for change, promoting sustainable practices through education

MASTERCARD

Interview: Mastercard’s Andrea Prazakova on navigating the sustainability transition

Mastercard’s position at the critical juncture of finance and sustainability allows it to influence the transition to net zero

Cop28 Saudi Arabia clean energy focus Saudi Green Initiative Forum

Saudi Arabia sees 300% rise in installed renewables capacity

The Saudi Green Initiative aims to improve the quality of life and protect future generations by increasing reliance on clean energy

UAE unveils World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance Image Dubai Media Office

UAE unveils World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance at COP28

The signatories collectively represent over 56 countries globally, establishing a wide-ranging global alliance dedicated to reinforcing security, disaster prevention

Dr Sultan Ahmed al Jaber-COP28-president-designate Image COP28

COP28 UAE: Dr Sultan Al Jaber recaps key wins of first 4 days

“Tackling methane will have a massive near-term impact on keeping 1.5 within reach, and that’s why I am putting it at the top of my agenda,” Dr Al Jaber said during his briefing

President Sheikh Mohamed unveils $30bn climate fund

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed unveils $30bn climate fund

The country has invested $100bn in climate action and renewable energy, and is committed to investing an additional $130bn over the next seven years

VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Virgin Atlantic jet to lift off for maiden transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel

Aviation accounts for an estimated 2-3 per cent of global carbon emissions

ADNOC opens H2GO - the regions first high-speed hydrogen refuelling pilot station Image WAM

ADNOC unveils high-speed green hydrogen refuelling pilot station

The station, located in Masdar City, will produce green hydrogen from water, using an electrolyser powered by clean grid electricity

GSMA Intelligence and Huawei consumer study shows that consumers largely think climate change is the world's biggest problem Image Supplied

Climate change is world’s No 1 challenge, reveals consumer survey

Research conducted by GSMA Intelligence with Huawei revealed that 80 per cent of consumers surveyed across 16 countries now view climate change as the world’s top issue

DFM to launch carbon credits pilot programme at COP28 Image Dubai Media Office X

Dubai Financial Market to launch pilot carbon credits programme at COP28

DFM will commence the pilot programme for institutional investors starting from December 4-8, with the offsetting period ending on January 10, 2024

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Climate vulnerable nations could get insured for $10m a year: Report

New research sheds light on how to use insurance money to protect countries from the spiralling cost of storms, drought, and rising sea levels

Blacklane Middle East expands all-electric fleet tenfold (Image: Supplied by Blacklane Middle East)

Blacklane Middle East expands all-electric fleet tenfold

The luxury chauffeur hailing service launched services in the UAE in March 2023

NZ1 Masdar city's first net zero commercial building completed Image Masdar City

Introducing NZ1, the region’s first net zero commercial building

The building is designed to use 53 per cent less energy than conventional buildings and produce all of its annual energy requirements on-site

Emirates becomes first airline to test SAF on an A380 flight (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates makes history with 100% green jet fuel for A380 flight

The carrier operated the demonstration flight from DXB with the fuel powering one of its four engines

Dubai’s RTA has started installing solar energy panels

RTA powers up Dubai metro, tram depots with solar

The authority expects to achieve a total saving of carbon dioxide emissions amounting to 3.962 tonnes annually because of the project

EcoFlow

Growing demand for battery energy storage in ME, says EcoFlow

The region has ample natural and renewable energy sources with more than 300 hundred days of sunshine a year, making it a good fit for battery storage.

UAE to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030, ne’ma roadmap unveiled Image Supplied

UAE targets reducing food loss, waste by 50% by 2030

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment unveiled the roadmap at the fourth National Dialogue on Food Security

How the GCC's real estate sector is pivoting towards sustainable development Image for illustrative purposes by Getty Images

Insights: How GCC real estate is pivoting towards sustainable development

With the forthcoming COP28 in Dubai, the momentum for sustainable real estate development in GCC countries is set to receive even greater international attention

The world's largest single-site solar power plant was unveiled by Masdar, EWEW and other partners Image EWEC X

UAE unveils world’s largest single-site solar power plant

The 2GW Al Dhafra Solar Power Plant – located 35 kilometres from Abu Dhabi city – was built in a single phase

WETEX AND DSS 2023

WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2023: All you need to know

The 25th edition of the show is expected to see the participation of more than 2,556 companies from 62 countries