Author: EcoLife

    WETEX and DSS conclude with 34 seminars and panel discussions on final day

    DUBAI, 29th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted 34 seminars and panel discussions by an array of experts and specialists from around the world during the third day of the 24th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS). DEWA organised the exhibition under the directives […]

    Abu Dhabi-based Global Mission initiates $17-bn fund for Sustainable Development Goals

    ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2022 (WAM) — Global Mission, an Abu Dhabi based non-profit, along with its global partners, has established a  US$17 billion fund to help achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) across the globe, a senior executive told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “This ‘Global Fund for Sustainable Development’ is […]

    Sharjah Ruler issues Decree establishing ‘Al Munthar Reserve’

    SHARJAH, 29th September, 2022 (WAM) — H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree concerning the establishment of Al Munthar Reserve in the Emirate of Sharjah. Taking into account the provisions of Articles (64) (65) (66) (67) of Federal Law No. 24 of […]

    Global Alliance on Green Economy launched during WGES in Dubai

    DUBAI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) — The World Green Economy Summit (WGES), which kicked off today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw the launch of the ‘Global Alliance on Green Economy’. The ‘Global Alliance on Green Economy’ aims to build a coalition of countries, prioritising a green economy in the context of climate action […]

    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 […]