Kuwait’s Warba Bank has announced the listing of sustainability Sukuk worth $500 million on Nasdaq Dubai. According to the bank, this is the first-ever issuance of sustainable Sukuk in Kuwait, …
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The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has signed an agriculture-focused MoU with the Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies, also known as Green University, aimed at …
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Riyadh Air has announced the launch of a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport. The fleet has launched in partnership with National Transportation Solutions Company, “NTSC,” a division of …
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UN Tourism, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Partner for Common ESG Framework
by salehUN Tourism is partnering with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to test the ESG Framework for Tourism Businesses. The framework, developed by the University of Oxford SDG Impact Lab and …
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QNB Group has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), making it the first bank in Qatar to do so. The partnership, developed by the Global GHG Accounting and …
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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received ISO 16133:2018 accreditation for its soil quality monitoring programme. According to the organisation, obtaining the accreditation this year makes it the first …
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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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IPCC Meeting Fails to Finalise Assessment Report Timeline
by salehAt the recently concluded Plenary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Sofia, Bulgaria, delegates failed to finalise a schedule for the upcoming seventh assessment report (AR7) cycle. …
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MGallery The Retreat Palm Dubai has secured Green Globe Certification, a certification for sustainable operations and management in the travel and tourism industry. The certification spans various sectors, including hotels, …