KBW Ventures has invested in Egyptian climate tech startup NoorNation—its first investment in Egypt’s startup ecosystem. Led by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, KBW Ventures invested an undisclosed amount in …
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Carbon Mapper Coalition Launches Satellite to Drive Methane & CO2 Transparency
by salehThe Carbon Mapper Coalition has launched its first satellite, Tanager-1, into orbit to drive action on methane and CO2 super-emitters globally. Deployed on the SpaceX Transporter-11 Rideshare mission, the satellite …
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This week, MENA Impact, a UAE-based social enterprise, announced that it has secured B Corporation (B Corp) Certification, a designation verified by B Lab intended to indicate that a business …
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New Study Highlights Mature Forests’ Role in Climate Change Fight
by salehNew research published in Nature Climate Change has highlighted the role of mature forests in the climate change fight. In their study, researchers from the University of Birmingham’s Institute of …
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Honeywell has launched INNCOM Direct, an energy management system aimed at improving energy efficiency in mid-market hotel properties. According to the company, INNCOM Direct uses a proprietary detection system to …
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IBM, WWF-Germany to Build AI Conservation Solution
by salehIBM and the World Wide Fund For Nature – Germany (WWF) have announced a partnership to develop a new AI conservation solution to support monitoring keystone species. This project will start with a …
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Gaussion, a University College London (UCL) spinoff, has raised $12 million for its fast-charging battery tech. The company’s solution enhances battery performance using an external magnetic field during charge and …
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Fashion for Good Launches New Circularity Initiative
by salehFashion for Good, a platform focused on driving sustainable fashion innovation, has launched a new initiative aimed at driving circularity in footwear. The organisation is working in collaboration with Adidas, …
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New Membrane Technology Could Enhance Water Purification Systems
by salehNYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers have developed new membrane technology that “could enhance water purification systems,” according to a new study published this week. The approach utilises microwave technology to …
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VIM Solar Robotics to Launch First GCC Facility in Ras Al Khaimah
by salehInSky Robotics, an Australian technology company, has announced that it is establishing its first GCC facility, VIM Solar Robotics, in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. The facility will be dedicated …