Sustainability

    UAE raises economy-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction target in updated second NDC

    DUBAI, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE Cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved an updated version of the UAE’s second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. In support of the objectives of the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic […]

    UAE President, VP witness signing of landmark gas sales agreement between ADNOC and DUSUP

    ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2022 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have witnessed the signing of a landmark gas sales agreement between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP). The agreement showcases […]

    Ministry of Climate Change and Environment introduces National Air Quality Agenda 2031

    DUBAI, 7th September, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) today launched the National Air Quality Agenda 2031, approved by the UAE Cabinet in June 2022. The agenda provides a general framework to lead and align federal and local government entities and the private sector concerning monitoring and effectively managing air […]

    Israel, UAE celebrate Abraham Accords’ 2nd anniversary with host of bilateral deals, high-level visits, 450,000 tourists to UAE

    ABU DHABI, 7th September, 2022 (WAM) — Israel and the UAE are celebrating the second anniversary of the Abraham Accords signed in September 2020, which established diplomatic relations between both countries, on the backdrop of a host of bilateral deals, high-level visits and increasing trade and tourism, according to a top Israeli diplomat. “I arrived […]

    Khazna, BEEAH to bring Sharjah its first Tier 3 data centre

    SHARJAH, 7th September, 2022 (WAM) — Khazna Data Centres and BEEAH Digital have announced forming a joint venture that will bring to Sharjah its first Tier 3 data centre. In response, the joint venture is advancing the digital infrastructure in Sharjah, starting with an industry-standard Tier 3 data centre. The data centre will be equipped […]

    Dubai Can initiative cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 3.5 million

    DUBAI, 7th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched in February 2022 by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of over 3.5 million 500 ml single-use plastic water […]

    DEWA receives 4 bids for consultancy contract of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park 6th phase

    DUBAI, 6th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received four bids from international companies for consultancy contract for the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a production capacity of 5,000 megawatts […]

    Minister of Climate Change calls for solidarity in global response to climate, environmental challenges at G20 Meeting

    DUBAI, 1st September, 2022 (WAM) — Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, participated in the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting as part of the G20 Summit, hosted under the presidency of the Republic of Indonesia. At the event, Almheiri highlighted the importance of demonstrating solidarity by forging meaningful regional […]

    WETEX, DSS is important platform for GCC countries to promote green investments

    DUBAI, 1st September, 2022 (WAM) — The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the Dubai Solar Show (DSS) is witnessing an increasing turnout from exhibitors, sponsors and investors from the GCC countries. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 24th WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2022 from 27th to 29th September […]

    8th WGES will highlight importance of green urban environment

    DUBAI, 29th August, 2022 (WAM) — The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) to be held on 28th and 29th September, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will discuss green urbanism and the importance of designing cities to be smarter and more sustainable in dealing with climate change. It will also address the importance […]