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Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility (AFEM) yesterday launched the Polestar 4 SUV coupé at the SEE Institute, a hub for sustainability education and research in The Sustainable City, Dubai.

The workshop section at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has been abuzz with activity, captivating children day after day with engaging sessions that combine creativity, sustainability, and science. A standout among these was the “Illuminated Flower Garden” workshop, which invited children aged 10 and above to transform everyday waste materials into stunning works of art.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) participated today in a series of discussions and events as part of the COP29 agenda, highlighting the UAE's proactive approach to integrating sustainability into its national agenda and its strategic partnerships to promote nature-based solutions for climate transition.

Eight sessions were held at the UAE Pavilion at COP29 on Thursday on ‘Climate Finance’ discussing how the global transition towards a net zero and climate-resilient future can be accelerated for all.

Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), visited The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), to gain insights into its pioneering research and strategic initiatives designed to address critical challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability.

Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), visited The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), to gain insights into its pioneering research and strategic initiatives designed to address critical challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability.

Bee’ah Group, joined the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) to host an innovative workshop, “Frame Your Memories,” designed to teach children how to transform waste materials into beautiful, functional items. Taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah, where SIBF 2024 commenced on November 6, the workshop highlighted the importance of sustainability, showing young participants the creative potential of recycling.

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) which is happening at Expo Centre Sharjah has been holding numerous workshops to convey the message of reuse and recycle to mitigate environmental degradation and promote sustainable solutions. One such workshop is “Tin Can Plants” conducted by artist Sara Mezher.

The winners have been unveiled today of the inaugural European Tour Group Sustainability Awards for the Middle East, at a ceremony that took place at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SOCAR Green, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOCAR dedicated to sustainable projects, and Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, to develop 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind projects in the Azerbaijan section of the Caspian Sea.