Sustainability

    UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work approves 6-month municipal work agenda

    DUBAI, 14th September, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work, at its first meeting, chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, approved its work agenda for the next six months. During the meeting, the participants discussed the guidelines and requirements for the body’s future work, […]

    ADNOC Refining to complete first phase of ‘Waste Heat Recovery’ project

    ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2022 (WAM) — ADNOC Refining, a joint venture company between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Eni, and OMV, is set to complete the first phase of its innovative Waste Heat Recovery project at the General Utilities Plant in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. ADNOC produces some of the world’s least-carbon intensive […]

    DEWA, WGEO complete preparations for 8th edition of World Green Economy Summit

    DUBAI, 13th September, 2022 (WAM) — All preparations are complete for the 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), which is set to take place on 28-29 September, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water […]

    Felipe Calderón, Jim Yong Kim to share their visions at IGCF 2022

    SHARJAH, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — Felipe Calderón, Honorary Chairman of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, and former President of Mexico; and Jim Yong Kim, MD, PhD, former President of the World Bank Group, will headline inspiring dialogues and debates at the upcoming 11th annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) taking place […]

    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 […]