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

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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

Global carbon markets value hit record $949bn in 2023

CarbonCapture raises $80m from Saudi Aramco, others

CarbonCapture builds modular machines that contain material that absorbs carbon dioxide when cooled and releases it when heated

Maritime sector GHG emissions could rise 44% by 2050, reveals report Image Getty Images for illustrative purposes

Maritime sector GHG emissions could rise 44% by 2050, reveals report

Maritime transport currently contributes to 3 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which amounts to a massive 1,708 million metric tonnes

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UAE: Aramex electrifies last-mile delivery with new e-bike fleet

The move comes after Aramex successfully launched electric vans in the UAE last year and Jordan in 2017

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Ship sunk after Houthi attack could lead to environmental disaster in Red Sea

The Rubymar went down in the southern Red Sea late on Friday or early on Saturday

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IEA meet: COP28 President, climate and energy leaders urge concerted global action

High-level roundtable convened countries from around the world to discuss actions needed to achieve key energy targets agreed at COP28 and keep 1.5 °C goal within reach

Ajman urges drivers: Switch off your engines at red lights

Ajman’s municipality is asking motorists to voluntarily turn off their vehicle engines whenever they stop at a timed red light

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UAE, Germany’s Baden-Württemberg forge green partnership for sustainable industry growth

Key areas of collaboration include AI, smart manufacturing, smart health, and aerospace

Global carbon markets value hit record $949bn in 2023

Global carbon markets value hit record $949bn in 2023

Many countries have launched trading systems to put a price on carbon emissions and incentivise companies to invest in low-carbon technology

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UAE launches climate ‘troika’ with future COP presidencies Azerbaijan, Brazil

Past and future UN climate conference hosts the UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil announced a “troika” with an aim to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, alive

AW Rostamani, Zeekr to launch premium EVs in UAE

Luxury EVs: AW Rostamani, ZEEKR unveil new cars for UAE

ZEEKR’s premium models will be available for test drives and bookings starting from March

WGS 2024: Dubai inks MoU with global companies to produce SAF

Dubai Municipality, which leads the project, has partnered with ENOC, BESIX Middle East, and Marubeni Middle East and Africa Power

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What does the ‘all-electric lifestyle’ mean for businesses?

As conversation heats up over the energy transition, Qasem Noureddin, commercial director, Eaton Middle East, examines why circular economy thinking will be increasingly influential in the electrical industry

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Masdar City launches first indoor vertical farm

The vertical farm uses 90-95 per cent less water than conventional farms

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UAE’s first battery recycling plant to power circular economy

Dubatt Battery Recycling’s fully integrated battery recycling plant – the first of its kind in the UAE – has been formally inaugurated at Dubai Industrial City

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Global temperatures cross 1.5 degrees C threshold over 12 months

Every month since June 2023 has been the world’s hottest on record, compared with the corresponding month in previous years

Amit Midha, Global CEO of Alat

Amit Midha to lead PIF-owned Alat as global CEO

Midha, a seasoned business leader with experience across Asia, the US, India, and Singapore, joins Alat from Dell Technologies

Heriot-Watt University Power Letters 2024: Training students for green collar jobs

Power Letters 2024: Preparing students for ‘green collar’ jobs

The provost and vice principal at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is hopeful about a future where students are trained for ‘green’ jobs

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UAE: Sheikh Mohamed extends Year of Sustainability into 2024

The announcement reaffirms the nation’s commitment to establishing a sustainable and prosperous future for its people

Emirates joins forces with UK in sustainable aviation push Image Emirates X

Emirates joins forces with UK in sustainable aviation push

The Solent Cluster has the potential to create a sustainable aviation fuel plant with an estimated fuel production capacity of 200,000 tonnes (200 kt) per year

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‘Survival of the most sustainable one’: The new mantra for a net zero future says Landmark Group CFO

Rajesh Garg, group chief financial officer and chief sustainability officer at Landmark Group speaks to Gulf Business about the green ethos driving the change in the retail giant’s operations and outlook.

Interview: Addleshaw Goddard's Alexander Sarac shares key trends in carbon trading

Addleshaw Goddard’s Alexander Sarac shares key trends in carbon trading

Large-scale carbon capture and storage investments will likely only be made if the regulatory pressure rises and/or if the carbon price in the market is high enough to capture this extra cost

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Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp: DET awards 70 hotels; see list

Dubai is the first city in the region to mandate sustainability criteria for its hotel classification system, with the DST initiative further reinforces its drive to become a leading sustainable destination

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Green Economy Partnership headquarters set up in Doha, Qatar

The organisation aims to amplify its impact on global climate initiatives, emphasising collaboration with governments and the implementation of CO2 removal projects that fall under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

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Women can drive climate action in the region, here’s how

The Middle East is home to many women-led initiatives that have brought about positive climate action, ranging from renewable energy projects to sustainable agriculture practices

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The case for decarbonising the built sector

Circularity has the potential to create substantial economic advantages, with projected yield on annual net profit gain of up to $46bn by 2030