Environment & Energy | Sunday 27 August, 2023 9:27 am

Mariam Almheiri: Declaring International Day of Clean Energy inspires countries to adopt solutions to accelerate energy transition

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, stated that the UN General Assembly (UNGA) acknowledging 26th January as the International Day of Clean Energy, is a pioneering step that will encourage countries to adopt solutions aimed at accelerating the transition...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 24 August, 2023 11:29 am

WETEX and Dubai Solar Show promotes circular economy adoption in the UAE and worldwide

The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) is a platform that sheds light on the sustainable circular economy in the UAE. It encourages global partnerships and investments to support innovation and adopt sustainable solutions and technologies in...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 24 August, 2023 11:24 am

COP28, a critical juncture in climate action: Razan Al Mubarak

Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28 and Chairwoman of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), affirmed that 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is a critical juncture in climate action, and keep 1.5°C within reach.She noted that COP28 will focus...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 24 August, 2023 2:06 am

ENOC Group reinforces commitment to protecting the environment through its sustainability initiatives

In line with its vision to promote an inclusive green economy, ENOC Group, a leading integrated energy player, reiterated its commitment to protecting the environment by implementing a number of sustainability initiatives within its operations. From 2017 to 2022, cutting the cost of plastic bottles ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 23 August, 2023 2:13 pm

COP28 affirms Arab role in tackling climate change: Expert

Jamal Jaballah, Former Plenipotentiary Minister of the Arab League and Former Coordinator of the Arab Negotiating Group on Climate Change, said the UAE's hosting of COP28 is a source of honour for every Arab, as it is one of the world’s largest gatherings. In his statement to the Emirates...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 August, 2023 11:46 am

Dubai’s successful water reclamation programme accelerates its green economy vision

Dubai's rise as one of the world's best cities to live and work has been underpinned by a sustainability strategy prioritising harmony with nature. At the core of this strategy is a commitment to optimising the use of the emirate's natural resources.An ambitious water reclamation programme,...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 21 August, 2023 11:45 am

DoE sets up gas safety committee to oversee emirate-wide LPG system safety inspection

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has taken a proactive stance in enhancing the safety of gas supplies and applications. In line with the recently announced safety inspection initiative for LPG gas systems in buildings across the Emirate, a dedicated Gas Safety Committee has been formed to...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 August, 2023 9:58 am

Ministry of Mining issues 71 mining licenses in July

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 71 new mining licenses in July 2023, with exploration and building materials quarry licenses reaching 45 and 21, respectively, according to a report by the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information.   The number of...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 August, 2023 12:56 am

Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Beyond2020 Initiative Secures Clean Water for 9,000 Rural Ethiopians

Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize and its partners, has improved access to safe drinking water for 9,000 people in the rural villages of Walessa, Holte, and Gato in Dirashe District, Ethiopia. Six shallow wells with solar...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 August, 2023 7:05 am

Industry Ministry to tender 8 mining sites in Riyadh, Eastern Province

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced that it has allocated eigt mining complexes for bidding process in the Riyadh and Eastern Provinces, with the aim of stimulating investment in the mining sector.   The designated complexes include the Gunan, Al-Masnat, Al-Suman ...

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