The fifth MENA Environmental Law and Policy Scholars’ Conference was recently held in Sohar, Oman, from February 19-20. Hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law, Sohar University …
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Amid an onslaught of grim climate news, China’s recent decision to pursue a faster green transition is a rare bright spot. In early March, at the annual National People’s Congress, …
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Education app KITMEK Academy offers free access to 1 million children during Ramadan
Education app KITMEK Academy has opened its platform with an initiative to provide 1 million children free access from Kindergarten to Grade 5 during the Holy month of Ramadan. The …
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Radisson Hotel Group appoints Neeraja Rahul as responsible business coordinator
Radisson Hotel has announced that it has appointed Neeraja Rahul to lead the Responsible Business Initiatives in the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman and Qatar. In her …
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VerdExim Sustainability Awards: Global startups awarded in Dubai for innovation and sustainability
The VerdExim Sustainability Awards, held in Dubai and instituted by Exim Finance, recently awarded a number of global startups for their contributions in driving forward innovation and sustainability. One-hundred-and-sixty startups …
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate …
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Copenhagen Climate Ministerial: Call for accelerated climate action in critical year
This week, ministers and global climate leaders are gathering in Denmark at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial for the first major climate meeting since COP28. This is all taking place against …
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Schneider Electric signs MoU with Positive Zero to drive decarbonisation in UAE and Oman
Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and Positive Zero, a decentralised decarbonisation infrastructure business headquartered in the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating the …
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Canon has announced its collaboration with the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) to launch the ‘Women Who Empower’ campaign. It was shared that the initiative aims to uplift and support …
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EGA announces acquisition of European producer of recycled aluminium Leichtmetall
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the signing of a binding sale and purchase agreement to 100% acquire German aluminium recycling firm, Leichtmetall Aluminium Giesserei Hannover GmbH, a subsidiary of …