#Sustainability

UAE’s Aldar to reduce carbon emissions by 80,000 tons annually across assets

It will enable Aldar to save approximately Dhs40m per year in energy consumption costs

Egypt seeks to build affordable electric vehicles priced at around $20,000

Production is set to begin in 2023, with output increasing to an annual 20,000 units over three years

UAE’s 50th: Mapping the nation’s journey and the path forward

For a country rich in tradition and driven by ambition, the UAE’s journey in the past 50 years has been unprecedented. What’s in store for the next 50?

Beyond limits at ADIPEC

Beyond Limits shows how AI can support sustainability at ADIPEC

Recent studies found that high-performance AI frameworks powered by GPUs can improve profitability by over 13 per cent in oil field planning scenarios

Here’s how technology plays a vital role in sustainability

Working across a diverse range of industries, Aveva ensures that its technological offerings are responsible and sustainable, says SVP, head of EMEA, Evgeny Fedotov

Abu Dhabi UAE government

UAE business leaders welcome hosting of COP28 in 2023

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change announced at COP26 in Glasgow that the UAE will host the event

Hawazen Esber is CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Communities

How to create more sustainable communities within the UAE

The UAE is home to 869 green-rated buildings, the 14th highest national concentration globally

Saudi to start electric-vehicle push in Riyadh

The kingdom aims to ensure at least 30 per cent of the cars in its capital are electric by 2030

Sustainability: Expo 2020 Dubai is keen to promote a viable future

Expo 2020 Dubai’s sustainability Pavilion, Terra, aims to serve as a microcosm of a viable tomorrow

Saudi Arabia: Paving the way for the future

With a young leadership at the helm, the GCC’s largest economy has embarked on a journey of growth, diversification and alliances

Expo 2020 Dubai launches October Pass priced at Dhs95

The promotion is available until October 15

Spotlight on Sharjah: Investing in sustainable cities is the way forward

Initiatives by the Sharjah government to increase economic activity as well as developing the city as a hub for culture and tourism, have truly boosted demand for upscale property

In pics: Sheikh Mohammed reviews final preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai

The event will begin a month later, on October 1, 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai: Key themes likely to emerge from the event

Sustainability has been integrated into the planning, design, construction and other phases of the event

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Aldar Properties becomes MENA’s first real estate company to secure sustainability-linked loan

Aldar will invest a fixed amount in one or more ESG projects if it does not reach agreed annual targets

The need to build low-carbon, energy-saving data centres in the Middle East

Energy conservation and sustainable development are now key drivers of the data centre industry’s development, says Huawei’s Sanjay Kumar Sainani

Why this region must adopt energy efficient solutions to drive a sustainable future

ABB’s technologies can reduce energy use in industry, buildings and transport, reveals Ahmed Radwan, MEA business lead at ABB Motion

Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa

Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa to eliminate single-use plastics in SIMs and recharge cards

It is aiming for its operations to become carbon neutral by the end of 2021

Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s bitcoin concerns sink crypto-linked stocks

Bitcoin plunged as much as 15 per cent, sinking to as low as $46,045, before trimming the decline

Do event management and sustainability mean the same?

Running sustainable events is not on every company’s radar but there are many reasons for producing them

Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Deeper intelligence to drive sustainability in 2021 and beyond

Majority of businesses in MEA have embraced sustainability reporting standards

Abu Dhabi summit: Regional leaders pledge to accelerate progress on climate action

A total of 11 countries have signed a group statement to ensure the success of the Paris Agreement

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince announces two massive green initiatives to combat climate change

The overall regional tree planting programme (with 50 billion trees) is claimed to be the largest reforestation programme in the world

Drew Joshua Dennehy Three Coffee

The SME Story: Drew Joshua Dennehy, co-founder and general manager of Three Coffee

Dubai-based Three Coffee aims to implement sustainable practices along the entire coffee value chain

Why regional e-commerce companies must prioritise sustainability

Rising demand for online shopping and time-definite deliveries is expected to weigh heavily on sustainability as urban density, air pollution and traffic congestion scale

Three important future trends to look out for in 2021

Countries need to tackle vulnerabilities in their economies, embrace innovation and move towards a more digital future

Evian Middle East introduces new label-free, 100% recycled water bottle

Evian seeks to become a ‘fully-circular’ brand by 2025

Energy firm Engie partners with Abu Dhabi on tech-driven sustainability project

Blue Carbon project seeks to rehabilitate Abu Dhabi’s mangrove habitats using drones

Video: Saudi Crown Prince announces car-free, zero-carbon city, ‘The Line’

Located within NEOM, the city is expected to house one million residents and create 380,000 jobs by 2030

Digitalisation of oil and gas could unlock up to $2.6 trillion by 2025: DHL

Growth is expected to be subdued until at least till end 2021, report says