This week in Amman, Jordan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen announced two new strategies aimed at informing private sector engagement and renewable energy investment in Yemen. It was shared that the protracted …
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Latest NewsMobility
Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit to Showcase Latest Innovations and Technology
The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2024) is to be held from May 20-22 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Set to explore the evolving electric mobility landscape, the event will showcase the latest trends, offer …
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FinanceLatest News
Finastra Integrates AI-powered ESG Scoring into Working Capital Solution, Trade Innovation
Finastra has announced the integration of AI-powered ESG scoring capabilities into its working capital solution, Trade Innovation. The integration with CoriolisESG by TradeSun enables users to book and manage trade …
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FoodFood & WaterLatest News
Food Innovation Conference 2024 Held Under Theme “Reimagining Future Food Systems”
The Food Innovation Conference 2024 begins today under the theme ‘Reimagining Future Food Systems’. Running until 15 May, the event is organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the World …
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Shift EV has partnered with Danone Egypt to electrify 50 per cent of the company’s distribution fleet. The project, which will utilise Shift’s electro-fitted technology, aims to reduce carbon emissions by over 6,000 metric tons. Eng. Aly …
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Research from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has found that this year, there has been a record-breaking increase in the CO2 levels in the Earth’s atmosphere. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of …
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Innovation & EducationLatest News
MBZUAI Researchers Investigate AI-powered Solutions to Tackle Extreme Weather
Following the recent record-breaking weather experienced across the Gulf region, the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is investigating how AI-powered solutions can be used in urban planning to tackle climate change-induced extreme weather …
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Innovation & EducationLatest News
Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East Launched by UN Tourism
UN Tourism has launched the second edition of the Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East, which aims to support women entrepreneurs in the sustainable tourism and tech space. The edition follows …
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The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain has signed a partnership agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad Esco), a subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), to implement the “Kafa’a” programme. …
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Special ReportsTransportation
Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturers Failing on EV Transition Challenge – Carbon Tracker Report
A new report from think-tank Carbon Tracker titled, Heavy Lifting Required: Truckmakers’ Electric Transition, assesses Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) manufacturers’ transition to electric vehicles, alignment to the Paris Agreement, and …