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Standard Chartered (www.SC.com) has today announced new business targets for supporting its clients as they transition to a low carbon economy as part of its Sustainability Aspirations. By the end of 2024, the Bank commits to:

• providing USD40 billion of project financing services for infrastructure that promotes sustainable development
• providing USD35 billion of project financing services, M&A advisory and debt structuring services for renewables and clean tech projects (solar and wind) 

Underpinning the aspirations, [...] 

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) responsible for operating and maintaining the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, has received the Operating License for Unit 1 from the Federal [...] 

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a multilateral development financial institution, agreed to two loan facilities worth a combined USD 250 million with Sonatrach Petroleum Investment Corporation (SPIC), a subsidiary of Sonatrach [...] 

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) along with the EPAA has organized an environmental initiative in Sharjah aimed at afforesting [...] 

One of the biggest challenges to achieving gender parity in the world is the lack of gender friendly legislations and policies that provide women equal opportunities across all sectors, according to speakers at a session on the second day of the Global [...] 

Leading real estate development company, Bloom Holding, has recently announced the establishment of a new Energy Department as a division of its facilities management arm, bfm.

As part of Bloom Holding’s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability, [...] 

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has emphasised that Emirati women participate effectively in the energy sector thanks to the vision of the wise leadership who are committed to participation [...] 

The Department of Municipalities and Transport, DMT, has launched the ‘For Abu Dhabi’ initiative, which will enhance urban spaces and nature sites in a bid to categorise Abu Dhabi as one of the most liveable cities in the world.

The new [...] 

Yellow Door Energy, a Dubai-based sustainable energy provider for businesses, has commissioned a 869 kilowatt-peak (kWp) rooftop solar plant for Le Chocolat and Greenhouse Foodstuff Trading, part of BPC Holding Group. The project is a successful example [...] 

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, EAD, today announced new and updated plans targeting various sectors of the Abu Dhabi community, as part of its environmental educational and awareness programmes.

The move marks the agency’s [...]