#Net-zero

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Dubai’s hospitality boom: Sofitel The Palm’s Christophe Schnyder discusses surging tourism and future challenges

The industry veteran discusses Dubai’s hospitality sector growth, competition, and sustainability efforts in a dynamic tourism market

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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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‘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.

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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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Explainer: What’s the plan for this year’s COP28 climate summit?

The EU and US have said they will put money in the climate damage fund at COP28

WETEX AND DSS 2023

WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2023: All you need to know

The 25th edition of the show is expected to see the participation of more than 2,556 companies from 62 countries

Masdar City and Huawei join forces to accelerate net-zero

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Masdar City, Huawei partner to boost net zero efforts

The agreement will promote the adoption of carbon-conscious ICT through Huawei’s Net Zero Campus Framework

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UAE’s Masdar successfully issues first $750m 10-year green bond

Proceeds from the bond offerings will be deployed towards projects in the renewables sector, namely solar, wind, renewable power transmission and distribution infrastructure, and battery storage assets

PureHealth aims for net-zero emissions by 2040

PureHealth pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2040

The healthcare firm’s climate pledge is a decade before the deadline by when the world must reach net zero if it is to achieve the Paris Agreement goal

UAE chases 7% growth to double economy to over $800bn

UAE sets target to achieve 40% cut in carbon emissions by 2030

Sectors such as power and water generation, heavy industry, transport, waste, buildings, and agriculture will reduce emissions as per specific sectoral targets

MUBADALA partners with SAILGP

Mubadala and SailGP sign three year global partnership

The two organisations said the partnership will focus on SailGP’s ambition of becoming the most sustainable sport in the world

ADNOC allocates 1$5M towards low carbon solutions

ADNOC earmarks $15bn for low-carbon solutions and decarbonisation tech

The company will launch projects involving carbon capture, electrification and new CO2 absorption technology, and also enhance investments in hydrogen and renewables 

Saudi Green Initiative

Saudi Arabia aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2060

It involves an investment of SAR700bn, with the minister of energy adding that the initiative will not have an adverse economic impact on oil exporters

Dubai: The Sustainable City unveils world’s first net zero carbon building

The building will be home to SEE Institute

Cisco commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040

Cisco will establish other near-term emissions-reduction targets for its most material emissions sources in support of their 2040 net zero goal

UAE assessing net-zero emissions target ahead of COP26

No major OPEC producer has announced a net-zero target