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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EnvironmentOpinion
UAE’s commitment to conservation and collective action embodies a legacy of sustainability
by salehThe 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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EnvironmentFinanceOpinion
Official Development Assistance Must Recognize Countries’ Vulnerabilities
by salehLast 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 …
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EnvironmentOpinionPolicy & Finance
Realizing the Potential of the Climate Loss and Damage Fund
by salehIn the vein of “We Are the World,” the 1985 hit that sold more than 20 million copies globally, the song “Lasting Legacy” was released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference …
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As the UAE transitions into a burgeoning knowledge economy, the country’s diversification beyond oil opens a spectrum of job opportunities across innovative industries. From the flourishing fintech sector to the …
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If developing economies found it hard to manage their debts in 2023, they are likely to face even more formidable challenges this year. Though most possess relatively small debt stocks …
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EnvironmentInnovation & EducationOpinion
Navigating the Shift: The True Cost of Sustainable Manufacturing in the Middle East
by salehIn the field of climate change and sustainability, the Middle East has been struggling with an unspoken reality—the choice between economic prosperity and environmental responsibility. The intersection of the thriving …