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Revealed: UAE, Saudi Arabia global leaders in greener construction, recording major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions since 2010
The UAE and Saudi Arabia scored big for leading the way for green buildings, with both countries making it to the top ten list globally
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COP28 President unveils Troika Vision to boost climate plan for 1.5°C target
This concept brings together the leadership of the three COP meetings – COP28, COP29, and COP30 – to propel climate action
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The cost of carbon emissions is rising
The European Union is introducing a tariff on imports of carbon-intensive products with implications for exporters around the world – including those in the GCC
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Green skills: Equipping the workforce for a sustainable future
Developing green skills is not exclusively about gaining the skills required to solve the climate crisis, it is about empowering people to make informed decisions with the environment in mind
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COP28 leaves a lasting legacy not just for the UAE but the world
This placement of the UAE at the top table of nations with convening power will have other legacies, not least its improved ability to bring people together to solve other world issues
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Enabling enterprise net-zero with AI-powered technology: Ahya
Salaal Hasan, founder and CEO of Ahya, underscores climate change as the primary challenge of our era and aims to lead an enterprise-driven shift to net-zero, emphasising precision, transparency, and equitable economic growth. Here, he discusses Ahya’s role in using technology to battle this change
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Food for thought: Navigating responsible F&B in hospitality
It’s imperative that we adopt sustainable sourcing practices that balance efficient harvesting with the preservation of animal populations and crops
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Why Green Iron can unlock the UAE’s decarbonisation targets at COP28
After years in the planning, COP28 has started. Prime amongst its aims must be instilling a sense of urgency and building a global consensus to combat climate change. Iron and steel have a significant role to play in leading the way to a cleaner and greener tomorrow, Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Chairman of the LIBERTY Steel Group, explains the task ahead
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India-based agritech venture FarmERP announces aggressive expansion into Saudi Arabia
FarmERP aims to transform Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector by leveraging advanced technology and intelligent climate advisory solutions
Agility
Green energy on the rise: Are we reaching a tipping point?
Green revolutions are compounding green revolutions, leaving room for positivity
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Electrification is the largest opportunity in the history of capitalism
The transition to an electrified energy system constitutes a new industrial revolution, but it is unfolding at the speed of digital revolution. Our current geopolitical context makes the energy transition even more important
Africa and global warming
A Western distraction from climate action
Rising temperatures are threatening life in the Arab world, resulting in water scarcity in Jordan and extreme heat waves in the Gulf countries
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Majid Al Futtaim closes $1.25bn sustainability-linked loan with First Abu Dhabi Bank
This is the company’s second SLL as they remain the only borrower in the region with a ‘penalty-only’ loan structure
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UAE railway will help in the ongoing battle against climate change
Etihad Rail is committed to driving forward practical solutions within the public and private sectors to fast-track the move towards a green economy, support positive impact, achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deliver upon the vision of a ‘better future for all’
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Women leaders are key in Middle East battle against climate change, survey reveals
According to the study, female investors and policymakers on the corporate and public level are twice as likely to consider ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) investing when compared to men
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WTO cautions productivity losses, supply chain disruptions if climate change actions not accelerated
Latest report by the trade body pointed out that trade is a force multiplier for countries’ adaptation efforts in the face of climate disruptions, reducing costs of technologies and critical goods and services