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COP29 Pledge Unites Global Port Actors In Elevating The Need For Building Climate Resilience And Adaptation In Port Systems

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To mark Resilience Day at COP29, Resilience4Ports – a multi-stakeholder initiative that seeks to enhance and accelerate the resilience of ports and the communities that rely on them – has called on policy makers, businesses, financiers, industry associations, international organisations and port operators to commit to the Adaptation and Resilience goals of the Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions' Maritime Resilience Breakthroughs.

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Ford’s Engineers Feel The Heat In Dubai, Testing Trucks And SUVs To The Extreme

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Under the searing summer sun, temperatures in the soft dunes of Dubai can soar to over 60 degrees C by midday.

For Ford’s engineers, it’s the ideal time to head into the desert and torture test trucks and SUVs to ensure they’re built to take the heat.

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From Pollution To Power: The Middle East’s New Energy Frontier

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The Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report revealed that global gas flare volumes had increased by 7% in 2023 – the highest volume recorded over the past five years. The increase of gas flaring from nine billion cubic metres (bcm) to 148 billion bcm in 2023 added approximately 381 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (C02e) to the atmosphere. The concern is that once again flaring is on the increase after a notable decrease between 2021 and 2022 and that the impact of this pollution will be felt across the environment and human health for some time to come.

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UAE’s Blue Forest Launches 200mln Mangrove Reforestation Project In Mozambique

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Blue Forest, a UAE-based mangrove restoration project developer, has broken ground on the first phase of Africa’s largest mangrove reforestation project in Mozambique. Phase one of the MozBlue project will see the restoration of 5,000 hectares of degraded coastline in Mozambique’s Zambezia region.

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Dubai’s First LEED Gold-Certified Residential Project Wins Two Prestigious Awards At The 2024 Arabian Property Awards

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ZāZEN Properties, a leading sustainable and homegrown property developer in the UAE, proudly announces its recent recognition by the Arabian Property Awards (APA), a world-renowned mark of excellence since 1993 and an integral element of the Middle East's real estate landscape. The company's second project, ZāZEN Gardens, which also serves as a key milestone for the country, as Dubai's first LEED Gold-Certified residential development, has earned two notable awards for the APA 2024:

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EWEC Opens Registration For Its Q42024 Clean Energy Certificates Auction

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EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services for water and electricity across the UAE,today announced that it has opened registration for its Q4 2024 Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction.The auction is scheduled to close on 13 December 2024.

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Why Routines Are Crucial For Your Dog’s Well-Being

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Dogs thrive on structure and predictability. Establishing a consistent routine for your pet not only promotes physical health but also supports their emotional and behavioral well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of routines for your dog’s overall well-being, how they can help create a safe and comfortable environment, and how to build an effective schedule for your furry friend.

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Clean Energy & Solar Conference At World Future Energy Summit 2025 To Accelerate MENA Renewables Transition

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The MENA region’s ambitious renewable energy transition is poised to be accelerated at pace when the World Future Energy Summit hosts the dedicated Clean Energy & Solar Conference and Exhibition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in January 2025.

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Art Meets Sustainability At Time Out Market Dubai

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Time Out Market Dubai, the food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof, continues to captivate both locals and tourists alike with its culinary and cultural offerings. Alongside its curation of the city's best chefs and restaurateurs, this November, the Market is thrilled to showcase a new art installation by renowned graffiti artist Muhriz Murad, also known as Poke Two. This latest project along with an enhanced bar programme focused on sustainability, promises engaging experiences that connect visitors to art and the core values behind Time Out Market Dubai.

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