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Zayed Sustainability Prize opens for admission

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The Zayed Future Energy Prize has been renamed as the ‘Zayed Sustainability Prize’ as part of a strategic move to refocus its mandate.

After ten years of successfully promoting renewable energy initiatives across the globe, the Prize will [...] 

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Dubai Tourism discusses sustainable tourism standards

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Dubai Tourism has organised the first in a series of stakeholder focus groups and workshops, inviting hotels, tourism agencies and environmental organisations to review the progress of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism, DST, initiative.

The move seeks [...] 

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The Taxi Industry – a Greener Future

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The electric car revolution is fully underway as more and more motorists are now making the switch to eco-friendly driving. This revolution has gathered pace lately due to the Government’s clean air plans, with the proposed 2040 ban on petrol and [...] 

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SPI Attains Energy Audit Firm Accreditation

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The Regulatory and Supervisory Bureau (RSB) for Electricity and Water in Dubai was recently given a mandate to increase energy efficiency by 30% by the year 2030. As a step towards this initiative, the RSB has since come up with an Energy Audit Firm [...] 

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Swiss International announces 2 hotels in Riyadh and strengthens its footprint in Saudi Arabia

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Gearing up to boost its presence in Saudi Arabia, Swiss International proudly announces the arrival of its first 2 hotels in Riyadh. The chain will be entering the capital city with Swiss International Royal Hotel and Swiss [...] 

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ASTAD signs MoU with Korea Energy Agency

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In light of Qatar Green Building Council’s Sustainability Week, ASTAD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Energy Agency yesterday to further promote ASTAD’s commitment to best sustainable practices.

The MOU, which was signed [...] 

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Dalma Energy Wins Prestigious Award

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Strong local economies are key to wealth creation and improving the economic and social fortunes of Omani citizens and communities – bringing benefits to all. And one Omani company that is creating wealth and jobs is Dalma Energy, a leading drilling [...] 

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Low-emission energy solutions should be included in district planning

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Many energy and environmental goals are geared towards improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and increasing renewable energy. These issues are resolved in a high number of decisions – and choices between alternative plans – by planners [...] 

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ICIEC Facilitates the Development of Renewable Energy Projects

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), as a multilateral credit and political risk insurance corporation, plays a catalytic role in facilitating Renewable Energy projects in its member countries.

On the margins [...] 

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