Tag: UAE

    Egypt to open its first green hydrogen plant in November 2022
    19 Dec 2021

    Egypt will have its first green hydrogen production plant up and running next November, Ayman Soliman, CEO of Egypt’s Sovereign Fund, said. This comes in accordance with the agreement signed last October with the Norwegian Scatec alliance, Fertiglobe, and the Emirati Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, where quantities of 50 to 100 megawatts will be […]

    The UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment tours Panama Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, toured the Panama Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, themed ‘An introduction to the endless opportunities in Panama’, WAM reports. Any Lam Chong, Director of the Panama Pavilion, welcomed Minister of Climate Change and the Environment and accompanied her on the tour. Through a virtual […]

    Emirates Environmental Group completes the last leg of ‘Clean Up UAE’ in Ras Al Khaimah

    After igniting the torch of a “Clean and Green” environment, in all the six emirates of the UAE, the 20th edition of “Clean Up UAE Campaign” organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), concluded the last leg in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah on 16th December. The “Clean Up UAE Campaign” was conducted under […]

    EPAA launches ‘A Day in the Reserve’ program

    The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) launched the “A Day in the Reserve” program, which is distributed over four sites on specific dates, at the Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, Wasit Wetland Centre, Geological Park in Al Buhais, and Al Muntather Reserve, WAM reports. Taking place until 23rd December, the program includes families […]

    Mariam Almheiri highlights the importance of innovation in sustainable development at the ABB Seminar at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, today delivered a keynote speech at the ABB Seminar on Innovation and Learning for Sustainable Solutions at the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, WAM reports. Co-hosted by the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland and the Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation ABB, the high-level event drew […]

    UAE is a significant partner to the International Atomic Energy Agency: Director-General of IAEA
    18 Dec 2021

    Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has said that the UAE is a significant partner to the IAEA, noting that it is the first Arab country to own and operate integrated and advanced nuclear power plants, within the framework of its Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program, WAM reports. In an interview […]

    Responsible finance urged for Middle East-linked FinTechs

    The Responsible Finance and Investment (RFI) Foundation, in partnership with HSBC Middle East Ltd, is working to accelerate the adoption of responsible finance by FinTechs, GDNonline reports.  The newly-launched RFI’s Global Virtual Innovation (GVI) Hub is striving to bring responsible finance to the forefront at FinTech startups during their early development stages. The goal of […]

    What should you do if you spot a dangerous wild animal? Dubai Police weighs in

    Dubai Police took to Twitter to advise people on what to do if they happened to spot any abandoned or potentially dangerous animals, Al Arabiya reports. The law in the United Arab Emirates prohibits the ownership, trade and breeding of dangerous animals. In the video posted to the police’s Twitter account stipulates that “whoever finds […]

    UAE entrepreneurial spirit must have sustainability at its heart – opinion

    We live in an area of the world where we have harnessed the geography, landscape, and weather conditions to enjoy the best possible lifestyle. The harsh landscapes – and living conditions – endured by Arab recent ancestors have now been transformed into a world-class urban environment and a lifestyle level that is the envy of […]

    UAE, Jordan, and Israel signed key pact to mitigate climate change
    15 Dec 2021

    The governments of Jordan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates signed a landmark declaration of intent in November to build renewable electricity and water desalination capacity and address the threat posed by climate change on energy and water security in the region. The signing at the UAE Leadership Pavilion at Dubai Expo was witnessed by […]