The cities that some 4.4 billion people call home are increasingly at risk of catastrophic climate-driven events. Rising sea levels and flooding threaten coastal megacities like New York City and Jakarta, and …
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Innovation & EducationLatest News
First carbon-negative concrete blocks in the Gulf deployed by Partanna Global
by salehMaterials science company Partanna Global has announced that it has partnered with Saudi Readymix Concrete Company (SRMCC) for the prodution of carbon-negative concrete blocks in the Gulf. The technology was deployed at SRMCC’s main facility in …
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GovernanceLatest News
Saudi Arabia to host WEF Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development
by salehIt has been announced that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development, set to take place from 28 …
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Climate-tech company CarbonSifr and Careem Rides announced the availability of Careem’s ‘eco-friendly’ car type in Abu Dhabi on Earth Day. The car type was launched late last year in Dubai during COP28, and …
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Over 7,000 international energy stakeholders are descending on Rotterdam this week for the World Energy Congress, marking one hundred years since the first World Energy event. However, in contrast to …
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Hong Kong-based green air mobility company Volar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Inovartic, which will explore partnerships to commercialise the RX-series in electric aircraft in …
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EnergyInnovation & EducationLatest News
ROSHN and Cisco sign MoU for IoT technology exploration in smart cities
by salehPIF-owned giga-project and real estate developer, ROSHN Group, and Cisco have signed a collaboration framework through which the two will explore innovation in designing and building future-proof, sustainable smart buildings. …
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review. The report aims to provide a “one-stop shop” for airlines, policymakers and aviation stakeholders to better …
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EnergyLatest News
Green Hydrogen Summit explores development of global green hydrogen economy
by salehThe Green Hydrogen Summit, held as part of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, concluded this week, having focused …
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Last week, the board of the International Monetary Fund approved current Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for another five-year term. It is a welcome development that comes at a critical moment. Her second term will …