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    Ahmed bin Saeed inaugurates 24th WETEX and Dubai Solar Show

    DUBAI, 27th September, 2022 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, inaugurated the 24th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS). WETEX & DSS is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

    Global FoodTech Challenge announces 30 shortlisted start-ups in competition for $2 million prize

    DUBAI, 27th September, 2022 (WAM) — A selection of 30 innovative agritech and foodtech start-ups from around the world, working to address food security challenges, were today named as shortlisted teams vying to win the global FoodTech Challenge that has a pooled prize of US$2 million. The second edition of the FoodTech Challenge seeks to […]

    BEEAH Group, Green Planet sign 10-year contract to advance sustainable waste management in Egypt

    SHARJAH, 27th September, 2022 (WAM) — BEEAH Group and Green Planet, Egypt’s emerging environmental services company, have formed a partnership to deliver a landmark ten-year contract in Sharm el-Sheikh. The development comes ahead of Cop27, which will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, between 6th-18th November 2022. In the presence of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister […]

    EGA signs agreement with Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to join UAE Hydrogen Leadership Initiative
    29 Sep 2022

    ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2022 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to join the UAE Hydrogen Leadership Initiative to explore collaboration opportunities across industries and further research & development into the future uses of hydrogen in decarbonisation. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of […]

    Emirates Steel Arkan, Japan’s ITOCHU and JFE Steel in talks to create green iron supply chain

    ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2022 (WAM) — Emirates Steel Arkan has announced its partnership with ITOCHU Corporation and JFE Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of JFE Holdings, to consider the construction of a ferrous raw material production facility in Abu Dhabi that would become an integral part of a global low carbon emission iron supply chain. […]

    Abdullah bin Zayed meets Serbian President in New York

    NEW YOTK, 23rd September, 2022 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has met with President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin […]

    UAE Special Envoy for Climate outlines pathway for practical, realistic, economically viable energy transition

    NEW YORK, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change, today joined world leaders, ministers, and experts at the Bloomberg ‘Emerging + Frontier Forum’, taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to emphasise the […]

    Start-up of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant accelerates achievement of UAE Net Zero 2050

    ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) has successfully started Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafra Region of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The milestone shows the considerable progress being […]

    Etihad Cargo joins TIACA’s Bluesky Sustainability Verification Programme

    ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has advanced its sustainability journey by becoming the first Middle Eastern carrier to participate in The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) BlueSky Sustainability Verification Programme. Following the March 2022 launch announcement of the air cargo industry’s first […]

    National Centre of Meteorology to highlight UAE’s pioneering efforts in rain enhancement research at WETEX 2022

    ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is set to highlight the unique capabilities and pioneering efforts of the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science in promoting rain enhancement research during the centre’s participation in the upcoming Water, Energy, Environment Technology Exhibition (WETEX) 2022. NCM’s state-of-the-art pavilion at […]