Tag: UAE

    Hamad Al Sharqi visited Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation in the UAE

    H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, highlighted the importance of providing high-quality services to customers, accurately completing government services on time, and supporting innovation, WAM reports. During his visit to the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation and his tour of its various sections, Sheikh Hamad said the UAE […]

    Abu Dhabi won the second term as Regional Councillor for West Asia at International Union for the Conservation of Nature

    The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) continues to be at the forefront of nature conservation by consolidating strong relations with international organisations. On September 8, the Agency announced that Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri won at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) elections. Dr Shaikha was re-elected as Regional Councillor for […]

    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approves six new projects for development of Hatta
    12 Sep 2021

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved six new projects in Hatta as part of the Hatta development plan, Gulf-News reports. These projects include the establishment of 504km-long chairlifts, Dubai mountain peak at an altitude of 1,300 metres, Hatta sustainable waterfalls, […]

    SWRO water desalination plant in Jebel Ali is 92.4% complete: DEWA

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed 92.4% of the Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant at Jebel Ali Power Plant and Desalination Complex, WAM reports. The Complex is the leading supplier of Dubai’s electricity and water services with a high level of reliability, efficiency, and quality. DEWA had awarded the implementation of the […]

    Zayed Higher Organisation to participate in Veolia Middle East’s awareness programs

    Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with RECAPP, a mobile application launched by Veolia Middle East regarding the participation of people of determination and their families in environmental awareness programs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, WAM reports. The MoU was signed by Abdullah AbdulAlee Al-Humaidan, Secretary-General of […]

    Dubai to host 5th Arab Water Forum in September

    The Arab Water Council is getting ready for the 5th edition of the Arab Water Forum (AWF) scheduled to be convened in Dubai. The Forum will kick off, in both hybrid and physical form, under the central theme “Arab Water Security for Peace and Sustainable Development” from 21st – 23rd September 2021, WAM reports. The […]

    A new energy future fueled by Emirati and Israeli peace

    It was a year and one month ago when first media reports of an emerging normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates appeared. The Israel-UAE normalization agreement, was initially agreed to in a joint statement by the United States, Israel and the UAE more than a year ago, on August 13, 2020, officially […]

    Abu Dhabi to build ultra-modern research vessel to protect marine life

    The Abu Dhabi government is building the most advanced research vessel in the Middle East to boost efforts to protect marine life in the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Environmental Protection Agency (EAD) said the state-of-the-art boat would allow the previously uncharted waters of the Arabian Gulf to be explored at a depth of at least […]

    UAE’s largest retailer Majid Al Futtaim secures first ESG loan of $1.5bn as a part of its sustainability strategy

    Retail giant Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) secured its first sustainability-linked loan with a value of 5.51 billion dirhams ($1.5 billion), said in a statement on August 31. The UAE-based retailer said the loan is part of its sustainability strategy, as it aims to facilitate and support environmentally and socially sustainable economic activity and growth. “The […]

    UAE sets new climate standard for Gulf with goal of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions
    04 Sep 2021

    The UAE could become the first Gulf state to set a net-zero goal, raising questions over emissions of fossil fuels produced to power the global economy, Al-Monitor states. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering setting a net-zero goal, people familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg. If the federation of seven sheikhdoms and nearly 10 […]