HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently welcomed HE Husin Bagis, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE. The discussions focused on enhancing public-private partnerships and sharing best practices, expertise, and knowledge with Indonesian organizations to promote sustainable development. During the...
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to sustainable water management and global water security in a statement made on World Water Day. She emphasized the urgent need for action, noting that water is essential for life and plays a critical role...
Fabtech Engineering, a steel fabrication specialist located in Dubai Industrial City, has entered into a partnership with France’s Groupe M. This agreement aims to drive innovation and sustainable development within the UAE’s nuclear and sustainable energy sectors. The signing ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Nicolas Niemtchinow, the Ambassador of the French Republic to...
The Endowment & Society Conference concluded on Monday after two days of activities, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The event took place at Erth Hotel in Abu Dhabi and was organized by the General Authority of...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the global technology group e& have unveiled the results of their new AI-powered Social and Climate Platform. This initiative aims to leverage artificial intelligence to produce real-time insights from unconventional data, informing policy decisions and fostering sustainable development in the Arab States and beyond. Developed as part of...
Oman has announced ambitious plans to launch ten new renewable energy projects between 2027 and 2029, aiming for a combined capacity of approximately 2,300 megawatts (MW). This initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, two more projects with a total capacity of...
The University of Sharjah has launched its 5th Forum for Women in Research, themed “QUWA: Together Innovating to Shape the Future,” under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University. This event aims to celebrate and highlight the significant contributions of women in research....
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the new building for the Sharjah Scout Mission (SSM) on February 13, 2025. The inauguration coincided with the opening of the 10th International Scout Gathering hosted by SSM, which will continue until February 17, under the theme “Scouting...
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy, participated in a session titled ‘Global Competitive Edge in an Ever-changing World’ at the 55th World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos . The event, themed ‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,’ features a UAE delegation led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...
Governor of Alaska, Mike Dunleavy, underscored the importance of the sustainable development sector as a foundation for a prosperous future during his remarks at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. He stressed that international collaboration between the UAE and Alaska is essential, as such partnerships promote the sharing of expertise and innovative solutions aimed at achieving common...