Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to triple this year, projects IATA

IATA projects SAF production to triple this year, sets up registry to support adoption

Governments have set clear expectations for aviation to achieve a 5 per cent CO2 emissions reduction through SAF by 2030 and to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA said

carbon clean CEO Aniruddha Sharma shares talks about the rising adotpion of CCUS technology

Carbon Clean’s Aniruddha Sharma on the rising adoption of CCUS technology

The Middle East region has the capital and willingness to invest in the scale-up of clean tech, says the UK-based carbon capture, use and storage company Carbon Clean’s CEO

air turbulence

What you need to know about air turbulence?

While turbulence changes with weather conditions, some regions and routes are more prone to it than others

Tadweer and Dubal acquire Enviroserve

Tadweer Group, DUBAL acquire e-waste company Enviroserve

Established in 2004, Enviroserve has the region’s only integrated e-waste processing hub spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus region

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Abu Dhabi bans single-use styrofoam products starting June

The ban targets avoidable, single-use consumer products made of expanded polystyrene

Mubadala announces first renewable energy investment in Japan

Mubadala announces first renewable energy investment in Japan

This investment will help reduce carbon emissions and reliance on imported fuels, aligning with Japan’s domestic and international emission reduction targets

Permacrisis

How should businesses prepare for an era of permacrisis?

Among the major risks for businesses in 2024 are climate change, geopolitical instability, and employee burnout, emphasising the need for proactive measures and resilience to ensure business continuity

Blue Residency Visa

UAE launches Blue Residency visa for environmental advocates: Everything you need to know

The Blue Residency visa represents a significant step in the UAE’s efforts to prioritise sustainability and environmental protection

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How will Abu Dhabi’s ‘Dark Sky’ policy impact you?

The initiative is the first of its kind in the region and seeks to address the escalating concern of light pollution by presenting a blueprint for responsible lighting practices

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Abu Dhabi unveils carbon calculator for hotels

Launched at Arabian Travel Market, the Carbon Calculator is a mandatory tool for all hotels within the emirate to track and quantify carbon emissions

Masdar and Bapco Energies to develop up to 2GW of wind projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Masdar, Bapco to develop wind energy projects in Bahrain

The joint venture aims to explore, develop, and invest in wind projects in Bahrain, with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts.

EtihadWE CEO Yousif Al Ali shares the focus on enabling sustainability in the utilities sector

CEO Yousif Al Ali shares how EtihadWE is enabling sustainability

EtihadWE is building a more resilient water network capable of rising to changing demands, including its recently inaugurated reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain

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Did cloud seeding cause UAE floods? Here’s what scientists say

Climate change linked to global warming is the more obvious answer for the UAE floods say scientists who have been studying changing weather patterns

Statevolt

Statevolt’s Lars Carlstrom on the upcoming $3.2bn battery gigafactory in UAE

Statevolt will occupy a site spanning 60 hectares in RAKEZ, and is anticipated to generate up to 2,500 direct jobs

Recycling plastic

Global plastic treaty talks: What do countries and companies want?

The treaty is meant to address plastics through their entire lifecycle – from when they are produced, to how they are used and then disposed of

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Climate finance: Alterra, GCFC alliance to benefit emerging economies

As part of the partnership, Alterra and GCFC will outline key areas of collaboration to bolster global capacity and uptake of climate investments

No cloud seeding conducted during latest UAE storm: NCM

Large storms are not prime targets for cloud seeding, the NCM has reiterated

Masdar and EGA form alliance to work together on aluminium decarbonisation

Masdar, EGA join forces to drive aluminium decarbonisation

As part of the agreement, Masdar and EGA will collaborate on several fronts, including exploring joint development of renewable energy projects

PICS: Flooded roads, stranded cars amid massive UAE storm

A low pressure weather system that swept across the country on Tuesday caused widespread disruption

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UAE weather: NCEMA issues stay-at-home advisory for residents

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted unstable weather, including rain, thunder, lightning, and hail, until midday on Wednesday

Driving in the rain: Dubai Police’s 7 tips for keeping safe

UAE authorities have urged caution for road users, and advised that residents should ensure that they practise caution and stay safe.

4th Coral bleaching event threatening vital ecosystems image Wildlife Conservation Society

4th global coral bleaching event a threat to vital ecosystems: WCS

Bleaching-level heat stress, caused by prolonged increases in superheated ocean temperatures, has already been recorded in 54 countries

Rising e-waste cause for concer shows UNITAR report GettyImages-172261628

E-waste volume could hit 82 million tonnes by 2030: report

Worldwide, the annual generation of e-waste is rising by 2.6 million tonnes annually

Emirates activates SAF delivery at Schipol airport in Amsterdam Image Emirates

Emirates to now use SAF on flights from Schiphol Airport

Over two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be delivered to Schiphol’s fuelling system throughout 2024

Rain, rough sea conditions expected on March 26 and 27 in Oman Image Oman Meteorology

Oman weather: Rain, rough sea conditions forecast on March 26-27

The authorities have informed residents of a possibility of rain and thundershowers, varying in intensity from 10-40mm over areas such as Al Hajar, Dhofra, parts of Al Wusta and South Al Sharqiya

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure shared details of the national policy on biofuels WAM

UAE reveals details of National Policy on Biofuels

The National Policy on Biofuels will help achieve the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050

general counsel's evolving role in business

Legal to leader: How has a general counsel’s role evolved in the digital age

Today’s business realities in the Middle East need a general counsel that helps craft strategy, devises tactics to overcome challenges, and activates resources to protect their firm

Cloud seeding in the UAE AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 31: Ground engineers restocking one of the UAE's National Center of Meteorology cloud-seeding planes with new Hygroscopic salt flares on January 31, 2024 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that employs chemicals to stimulate the formation of ice crystals or raindrops within clouds. Although cloud seeding has been in use since 1947, its significance has grown, particularly for arid regions like the UAE. The country, with its own National Center of Meteorology and Seismology deploying planes for cloud seeding, has invested in the technology as an immediate solution to address challenges related to water scarcity. (Photo by Andrea DiCenzo/Getty Images)

Key cloud-seeding project kicks-off in Abu Dhabi

This project aligns with UAEREP’s mission to foster capacity building and knowledge exchange within the rain enhancement science research community

UAE: Heavy rains, strong winds to lash parts of the country

UAE weather: Rain, strong winds to lash parts of the country from Sunday

Motorists are urged to exercise caution and be aware of changing weather conditions

Uber’s new ‘green’ feature helps riders track emissions

The Emission Savings feature not only allows users to see their environmental impact but also provides insights into how their choices contribute to a greener future