The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not only witnessing significant changes but also setting stage for a transformation journey. Currently, the nation strides firmly, guided by the ambitious Vision 2030. …
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Catalytic Capital Holds the Key to Southeast Asia’s Green Transition
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28) concluded with a landmark agreement to shift away from fossil fuels and triple the world’s renewable-energy capacity. While this is a step …
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As sea levels rise, Tuvalu, a small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, is slowly disappearing under water. Australia recently signed a landmark agreement with the island state that offers residency to Tuvaluans …
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As the United Nations enters the final stretch of negotiations for a new treaty to end plastic pollution, governments must work to ensure that the agreement not only reduces plastic …
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Decoding safety: Demystifying the UAE and KSA building codes for developers and architects
With the infrastructure of the UAE and Saudi Arabia growing at a rapid rate, so is the need for the construction industry to focus on safe, secure, and sustainable practices. …
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UAE’s commitment to conservation and collective action embodies a legacy of sustainability
The concept of sustainability as we understand it today emerged less than 30 years ago, making its debut in 1987 within the renowned Brundtland Report, also known as “Our Common …
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Last October, at the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh, member countries emphasized the urgency of scaling up development finance. In …
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What is the device we spend the most time with? At times even, more than with our loved ones……. There is hardly anyone in the world who would not have …
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The pledges made at last year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai reflect the growing political will to tackle climate change head on and in an equitable way. …
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Sam Achampong, Regional Director MENA, CIPS, reflects on the rise of ethical procurement and its benefits for procurement professionals. Last year saw a huge rise in interest in ethical supply chains …