DP World issues MENA region’s first $100m blue bond

DP World issues MENA region’s first $100m blue bond

The blue bond, priced at a 5.25 per cent coupon rate for a five-year term, will directly contribute to advancing two critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Cities reimagined: A blueprint for humanity's future

Cities reimagined: A blueprint for humanity’s future

As cities around the world face increasing pressures from rapid urbanisation, climate change, and social inequalities, the concept of “future cities” is emerging as a powerful solution

Landmark Group Unveils Region’s First Textile Recycling Facility in Ceremony Inaugurated by UAE Minister of Economy_2

Landmark Group unveils textile recycling facility in Dubai

The new recycling facility is just the beginning of a larger movement towards sustainability in the region’s fashion and retail industries

DIFC unveils decarbonisation strategy Image courtesy DIFC

DIFC unveils decarbonisation strategy with ‘net zero by 2045’ goal

With its decarbonisation strategy, DIFC is aiming to boost its role as leading player in sustainable finance, setting ambitious benchmarks for decarbonisation in financial centres worldwide

UNCCD COP16: Global Drought Resilience Partnership launches, $12bn pledged in support

At the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia launched the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership. With over $12bn pledged, the initiative seeks to combat the growing threat of droughts worldwide

BCG Insights: Building a greener future for the Middle East

Insights: Building a greener future for the Middle East

We explore how emissions performance management is paving the way for the Middle East’s urban projects

Naji Al Messabi on the countdown to 'zero hour'

Insights: Why ‘zero hour’ is key to UAE’s energy transition

Zero hour refers to the first hour when Abu Dhabi’s power grid will be operated solely from renewable and clean energy sources

Masdar signs PPA for 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl region

Masdar signs PPA for 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl region

Construction of the Jambyl wind farm is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the project slated for completion by 2028

Financial gap to meet SDGs in MEASA hits $5tn annually: NYUAD

Financial gap to meet SDGs in MEASA hits $5tn annually: NYUAD

With the financial gap to meet the SDGs continuing to grow, the report calls on institutional investors to rethink their strategies and seize the opportunity for transition investment in the MEASA region

Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

Masdar to develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

The new agreement reinforces Masdar’s dedication to building clean energy solutions in partnership with global markets, furthering its role as a key player in the UAE’s climate leadership and international collaborations

COP29 to kick off in Baku; marks new phase for climate action

COP29 kicks off in Baku; marks new phase for climate action

For the UAE, COP29 represents another opportunity to lead by example, continue building global partnerships, and drive the international community toward climate action

Dahlia Haleem Co-founder and Partner elementsix on carbon management

Measurement to action: Carbon management for net-zero success

Here’s how companies can effectively plan for carbon management and measure their carbon footprint in their net-zero efforts

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft to drive AI, low-carbon initiatives

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft to drive AI, low-carbon initiatives

The collaboration will support environmental and economic goals through AI-driven initiatives in renewable energy, carbon capture and efficiency improvements

The UAE's path to sustainable business through ESG compliance

The path to sustainable business through ESG compliance

Businesses in the UAE face rising pressures — and costs — to comply with ESG standards, leveraging lessons from global markets to drive both growth and environmental stewardship

ACCIONA secures green loan for GCC projects

ACCIONA secures EUR300m green loan to support GCC projects

The company has been involved in various infrastructure projects in the GCC, including metro extensions, desalination plants, and cultural museums

Etihad Rail signs deal with Emerge for mega solar project

Etihad Rail goes green with massive solar project

Emerge, a JV between Masdar and EDF Group, will install a large-scale solar PV system and battery energy storage system at Etihad Rail’s Ghuweifat freight terminal

UAE weather: convective clouds, possible rain over Oct 6-9

Rain alert: UAE set for cloudy skies, possible showers from Oct 6-9

The NCM has predicted a probability of local convective cloud formation in Eastern areas, potentially leading to rainfall on Sunday

Emsteel to co-chair IRENA Decarbonisation Alliance

EMSTEEL Group to co-chair IRENA’s Decarbonisation Alliance

The alliance aims to foster collaboration among companies to develop decarbonisation strategies aligned with national net-zero commitments

UAE commits USD 30m to Ghana to support climate initiatives. Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes

UAE commits $30m to support Ghana’s climate, biodiversity initiatives

The UAE and Ghana are also members of the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership, further emphasising their commitment to global climate and biodiversity efforts

UAE, IRENA partner to help developing nations raise and achieve NDC ambitions

UAE, IRENA partner to support NDC ambitions in 20 developing nations 

Announced during the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the initiative seeks to elevate the climate ambitions of these nations and drive urgent action on sustainability

AI at the crossroads: Balancing potential with responsibility

AI at the crossroads: Balancing potential with responsibility

With the SDGs at risk of falling short by 2030, the global community is grappling with how to harness AI’s transformative potential while ensuring accountability and ethical oversight

TAQA signs contract for Dhs150m wastewater project

TAQA launches Dhs150m wastewater project in Al Bahia, Al Sadr

The project will include the construction of a 9.5-kilometre gravity-driven wastewater pipeline and the decommissioning of several pumping stations

Abu Dhabi launches green bus service

Abu Dhabi launches green bus service

This launch is part of a broader effort to transform Abu Dhabi Island’s public transport infrastructure

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) launches AGRIX accelerator programme

Emirates Development Bank launches AGRIX accelerator programme

The 20-week programme will provide farmers, agribusinesses, and technology providers with specialised financial solutions and advanced agri-tech tools

CEOs shift focus from sustainability to AI, inflation, reveals report

CEOs shift focus from sustainability to AI, inflation, shows survey

Bain’s survey of 19,000 consumers across 10 countries revealed that 61 per cent are more concerned about climate change than two years ago

Sustainability is a business priority, says PwC's Stephen Andersen

‘Sustainability is a business priority’, says PwC’s Stephen Anderson

Anderson, who is the strategy lead at PwC Middle East, provides insights into the integration of sustainability into business operations, and the emerging trends that are shaping its future in the region

UAE's Rebound launches subscription-based recycling platform

UAE’s Rebound launches subscription-based recycling platform

Rebound’s platform expansion comes at a time when the UAE’s plastic recycling market alone is projected to reach 1.44 million tonnes by 2030

Water decarbonisation and its importance to saudi's net zero journey -GettyImages

Water decarbonisation: A ‘smart’ approach to Saudi’s net-zero goals

Abdulaziz Daghestani looks at how the kingdom is addressing climate change while ensuring resource efficiency and reliable water supply in its cities

Emirates NBD, BeZero Carbon tie-up to support carbon market trading

Emirates NBD, BeZero Carbon partner to support carbon market trading

This collaboration marks Emirates NBD as the first bank in the UAE to integrate an independent ratings agency into its voluntary carbon market trading operations

The wires and cables sector is focused on decarbonisation

How the wires, cables sector is focusing on decarbonisation

The region’s wires and cables industry is spearheading innovative initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact