A high-speed passenger train service to be introduced between Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be a game-changer for daily commuters, cutting travel time to 30 minutes, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. According to experts, one train under Etihad Rail’s project could eliminate millions of tonnes of emissions caused by drivers each year. While the stock of train has yet to be announced, […]
Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling cityscape of Abu Dhabi lies a window into the UAE’s historical ties to the pearling industry – the Abu Dhabi Pearls Centre. Established in 2007 in Al Mirfa, the centre has intensified its efforts not only towards the sustainable farming of pearls, but also towards preserving and reviving the region’s […]
Tadweer Group on Wednesday unveiled plans to cut emissions across its operations by 40 per cent by 2035 in support of the UAE’s sustainability programmes. The group announced the key environmental goal for the next decade during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Ali Al Dhaheri, managing director and chief executive officer of Tadweer, told The National that the […]
An electric vehicle manufacturer based in Bangladesh was among the winners announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. President Sheikh Mohamed and several high-level guests attended the event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) to recognise 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from around the world. Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering […]
The carbon emissions of large companies are to be tracked and monitored in a key initiative being introduced by the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD). The international standard carbon Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) programme will require all centres that produce large amounts of carbon emissions to submit reports on an annual basis from 2026. To […]
