The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is piloting reduced working hours for participating government entities during the summer in Dubai, UAE. Called the ‘Our Flexible Summer Initiative,’ the pilot …
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a loan of US$ 20 million to Crédit Agricole Egypt, a commercial bank and subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Group, for …
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Magnom Properties’ upcoming Forbes International Tower in Cairo, Egypt, has registered for the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification. According to the company, it is the first tower …
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Wagamama has announced it is extending its “Wasteless with wagamama” food waste campaign in the UAE until the end of September. The initiative is aimed at promoting more mindful consumption …
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In a shake-up for the voluntary carbon market (VCM), today the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) announced that carbon credits issued under existing renewable energy methodologies will …
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Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a Bill Gates-backed climate venture capital firm, has raised $839 million for its third flagship fund, BEV III. The raise, detailed in a regulatory filing, makes …
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The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have agreed to implement a $500 million facility in Mexico as the first project under the umbrella of a $2 billion …
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The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced its partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the …
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Combatting the climate crisis requires $3 trillion in new capital each year through 2050, according to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This, she said, “can be leveraged to support pathways …
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The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is partnering with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) to launch “Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Chair in Women’s Leadership.” This AED …