This week, UAE-based firm Hodler Investments announced plans to launch a $500 million Digital Energy Infrastructure (DEI) Fund. Subject to compliance and regulatory approval, the close-ended exempt Fund will facilitate …
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PwC has launched its second Global Youth Outlook, having engaged 2,200 children and young adults from diverse global regions to learn about their perspectives on the significance and future of …
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EnergyLatest News
ACWA Power’s NOMAC Inks Deal with National Institute of Metrology of Uzbekistan
by salehACWA Power’s wholly owned subsidiary NOMAC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uzbekistan’s Agency for Technical Regulation to equip the Uzbek National Institute of Metrology with calibration services …
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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new ESG Label aimed at promoting sustainable business practices. Developed by the Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business, the label …
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FinanceLatest News
IFC, Jordan Ahli Bank Launch First Locally-Issued Sustainability Bond in Jordan
by salehIFC has announced it has subscribed $50 million in Jordan’s first locally issued sustainability bond by Jordan Ahli Bank (JAB). The investment is supported with blended finance through IFC’s Global …
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In the first six months of 2024, Yellow Door Energy commissioned 14 solar power plants across the UAE, Bahrain and Oman, adding 20 megawatts-peak (MWp) to its portfolio, according to …
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The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” in Bahrain has approved a whistleblowing policy as part of a broader plan to enhance its regulatory procedures and transparency, it has announced. “This initiative aims …
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Global real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank MENA has appointed Wesley Thomson as the Head of ESG for the MENA region. Thomson brings with him over 19 years of experience …
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DevelopingEnvironmentPolicy & Finance
Climate Reporting Standards Are “Insufficient,” and Require Expansion, Report Finds
by salehClimate reporting standards are “insufficient” and require an overhaul, according to a new report from researchers at Oxford University’s Smith School and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative. The report, published in …
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Kawar Energy, Huawei Partner on EV Supercharger Installation
by salehHuawei and Kawar Energy have formed a strategic collaboration to install Huawei’s superchargers at Manaseer gas stations across Jordan. Spanning two years, the MoU also outlines future plans for both …