Materials science company Partanna Global has announced that it has partnered with Saudi Readymix Concrete Company (SRMCC) for the prodution of carbon-negative concrete blocks in the Gulf. The technology was deployed at SRMCC’s main facility in …
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ROSHN and Cisco sign MoU for IoT technology exploration in smart cities
PIF-owned giga-project and real estate developer, ROSHN Group, and Cisco have signed a collaboration framework through which the two will explore innovation in designing and building future-proof, sustainable smart buildings. …
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Climate change bares its teeth in 2024: Fierce storms in the Gulf and record temperatures in the Sahel
During the last few days, Gulf countries witnessed intense storms accompanied by record-breaking rain and battering winds, which caused severe damage. Among the worst-affected countries were the UAE, Oman, Saudi …
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On the second day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), of which ESG Mena is a proud media sponsor, green finance was in the spotlight. The event, which runs …
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As the planet continues to break climate records and corporations fail to take action, the world is witnessing a wave of policy and regulatory developments in the ESG and sustainability space aimed …
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ACWA Power receives first RMB loan from Bank of China to finance Uzbekistan solar project
Saudi-listed ACWA Power has announced that it has received an equity bridge loan from the Bank of China worth $80 million to finance its renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan, comprising …
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Digital infrastructure fintech Fils has announced a strategic partnership with banking solutions provider Aion, which is aimed at setting new standards in sustainable finance. The partnership will leverage Aion’s technical …
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Kearney’s 2024 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index (FDICI), now in its 26th edition, has placed the United Arab Emirates at eighth position, up from 18th place in 2023. The country …
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As UNFCCC cancels Regional Climate Weeks, concerns mount
The UNFCCC, the UN’s climate change body and organiser of the global COP climate change summits, has announced that this year’s Regional Climate Weeks are cancelled until further notice, citing …
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TikTok has announced partnerships with NGOs across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt under #TikTokForGood, a central hub where users can explore content created by partner NGOs. It was shared …