In a bid to advance the voice and role of a range of key stakeholders in the fight against land degradation, drought and desertification, events such as the first ever …
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In recent years, e-commerce has revolutionised the way consumers shop, but its impact extends beyond convenience and variety. As the world grapples with climate change, the intersection of e-commerce and …
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Bupa Arabia Concludes the 2024 Padel Tournament – With THIQAH Company Team Claiming First Place
As part of Bupa Arabia‘s efforts to promote public health and achieving a work-life balance by supporting sports activities, it organised the Bupa Arabia super Padel tournament finals 2024. This …
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Martial Bernoux on Water Access, Sustainable Farming, Technology and AI
Martial Bernoux is the Senior National Resources Officer with the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), he discussed the presence of the FOA in the MENA region, …
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Riyadh Action Agenda Launched by Saudi Arabia to Accelerate Land Restoration and Drought Resilience
In a bid to mobilise state and non-state actors to deliver lasting solutions for land degradation, desertification and drought, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency has announced the launch of the …
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$12 billion+ Pledged for Land Restoration amid COP16 Land Financing Talks
In a significant move to boost funding for land restoration, over $12 billion has now been pledged to interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began. The Arab Coordination Group became …
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In a continued effort to promote sustainability and climate action in the MENA region, Goumbook launched their Mangroves United campaign at the inaugural Sports Impact Summit 2024 at the Atlantis, …
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COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to ‘Ramp Up’ Funding in Land Restoration Finance ‘Blackhole’
In an effort to accelerate land restoration financing, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency called for the private sector to ‘ramp up’ funding, after a UNCCD report highlighted only 6 per …
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Dr. Amna Al Dahak Outlines the UAE’s Vision for Tackling Climate Crises | COP16
In a bid to promote the UAE’s Vision for tackling drought and land degradation, and advancing global food and water security, HE Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister …
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In an effort to strive for a sustainable future, the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) was launched in 2021 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince …