The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) recently concluded the ‘Sustainability Horizons Fair… A World of Green Knowledge,” which took place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023, The …
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UAE Consensus: Statement by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment
With COP28 at an end, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, spoke on the UAE Consensus: “The UAE has marked a historic achievement …
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Re-accreditation as COBIS Accredited Member (BSO) for Knowledge Gate International School
Knowledge Gate International School has shared that it has received accreditation as a COBIS Accredited Member (BSO), following a thorough reaccreditation process through the Accredited Member (BSO) route. The status …
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“Transitioning away” from fossil fuels: COP28 Global Stocktake approved without mention of phase-out
Yesterday, COP closed to protestors calling for a phase-out, highlighting the fate millions would face if negotiators failed to include this wording within the text. This morning, the world woke …
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LIBERTY Steel Signs MoU with AD Ports Group for plans to host a “green iron” production facility in KEZAD
Global steel producer LIBERTY Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AD Ports Group, a facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, to develop solutions for importing high-quality …
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HAYAH Insurance (HAYAH) has launched its “Aiming HAYAH: 2030” initiative. For its climate action goals, HAYAH shared that it aims to allocate 10 per cent of its portfolio to green …
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Henkel Polybit Dammam announces first “fully circular” manufacturing hub in the region
Henkel Polybit Dammam has announced that it has achieved “full circularity” for waste material at its manufacturing site in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This it says, marks the first fully circular …
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Dubai Municipality partners with BESIX Construct and Hitachi Zosen Innova on waste management
Dubai Municipality has announced a strategic partnership with BESIX Construct and Hitachi Zosen Innova, focusing on integrated waste management. The collaboration, it said, signifies a commitment to deepening cooperation in …
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COP28: Time is running out amid a call for fast, fair, and funded phase-out of fossil fuels
The final draft text of the Global Stocktake was rumoured to be published at 6 pm today, however, as the night draws on, there is no sign of it, and …