Gulf Capital, one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today that it has formally joined the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration (ADSFD), formalising its commitment to a sustainable finance and investment industry in line with the UAE’s Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative.
As the COP29 Climate Summit in Baku ended, Laura Frigenti, CEO of GPE, is visiting Dubai to meet with Her Excellency Reem Al-Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Tariq Al-Gurg, CEO of Dubai Care to support the UAE-backed Declaration on the Common Agenda for Education and Climate Change, the first global political acknowledgment of the critical link between education and climate change.
Solutions+, a Mubadala company, has launched an innovative initiative “Project Decarb 2.0” aimed at accelerating the decarbonization journey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Abu Dhabi. Through this initiative, starting in 2025, qualifying SMEs will gain access to comprehensive decarbonization consulting services with subsidies that can cover up to 75% of the associated costs.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today welcomed more than 3,000 industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts to the 2nd Future Sustainability Summit 2024. The event convened global experts to ideate, collaborate and inspire with insights, to accelerate the global transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future, and showcase the UAE’s sustainable practices, specifically in the financial environment.
As gaming continues to evolve, so too does the industry's impact on the environment. With millions of gamers around the world playing on various platforms, from consoles to PC and mobile devices, the environmental footprint of gaming has become a significant concern. However, there is a growing movement within the gaming industry to adopt more eco-friendly practices and innovations aimed at reducing its environmental impact. In this article, we’ll explore the rise of sustainability in gaming, examining the eco-friendly innovations and green practices that are shaping the future of the industry.
As it approaches its 25th anniversary, The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) reflects on a journey marked by resilience, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Established in 1999 through a visionary collaboration between the UAE Government and the Islamic Development Bank, ICBA has grown from a regional initiative to a global leader in biosaline agriculture and climate-resilient farming solutions.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has set another global milestone by achieving a second Guinness World Record within just two months. This latest recognition is for the Largest Cooling Plant Coverage (Number of buildings) for Empower's Business Bay district cooling project in Dubai. The project currently serves 188 buildings, including residential, commercial, hospitality, and other facilities.
Leading Hospitality Services (LHS), a trailblazer in sustainable infrastructure and innovative green solutions, has showcased its latest technological advancements designed to balance environmental benefits with economic viability at Big 5 Global, the world’s most influential construction industry event. By leading conversations around retrofitting solutions, passive cooling technologies, and sustainable air quality management, LHS has demonstrated that sustainability and profitability can coexist.