Arab region faces soaring youth unemployment crisis
The region, with the world's highest youth unemployment rate, requires the creation of 33.3 million jobs by 2030 to accommodate the large number of candidates each year.UAE witnesses 7% rise in youth green skills in 2023
“We will work to create about 135,000 jobs in the field of green transition worldwide, and therefore ensuring that there are sufficient skills and a sustainable supply of skills among youth to fill those jobs will be very vital. We are doing a lot of training on environmental and social...Dubai emerges as global hotspot for startup innovation
The emirate has transformed into a hub of entrepreneurship and ingenuity over the years. Renowned for its ambitious vision and relentless drive for excellence, the city epitomizes the boundless opportunities available for those with a pioneering mindset and a passion for innovation.Sheikh Hamdan launches first phase of waste-to-energy project
Making a strong push for transition to a green economy by building a clean energy infrastructure, Dubai saw the launch of the first phase of the plant at Warsan. Speaking at the site, the crown prince of Dubai said that the emirate has steadily expanded its capacity to produce energy...Rate rise boosts Gulf banks amid crisis
Despite global economic challenges such as the crisis, inflation, and high interest rates, the GCC banking sector has shown impressive growth and adaptability. Utilizing technology and responding to evolving market dynamics, it continues to thrive. According to Elham Mahfouz, CEO of the Commercial Bank of Kuwait, the region's banks remain...‘This year will be difficult for global economy’
Around one-third of countries are likely to go through a recession, Sir Masood Ahmed, President of the Center for Global Development, tells TRENDS in an interview.UAE-UK partnership may unlock potential of clean hydrogen, boost economy, create 200,000 new jobs
The latest WGEO study is part of "our efforts to support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100 percent of the energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050", adds Chairman Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.Dubai reduced carbon emissions by 21 percent in 2021
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy had a virtual meeting in which it was revealed that Dubai had reduced carbon emissions by 21 percent in 2021.WGES 2022 to promote investment tie-ups in green projects
The summit will be attended by several local and global high-profile participants, including heads of states and governments, as well as prominent global speakers.World Green Economy Summit in Dubai supports UAE COP28
Since its launch in 2014, the WGES has succeeded in galvanising global efforts to promote the shift towards a green economy.DEWA starts online service to encourage use of electric vehicle
The EV Community Hub website covers the latest government strategies, targets, incentives, and relevant regulations for EVsDEWA launches EV Green User Dashboard
The EV Green Charger User Dashboard allows customers to manage multiple EV Green Charger cards, and pay their bills.Dubai set to achieve clean energy targets by 2050
It is the Emirate’s goal to meet three-fourths of its energy requirements with clean sources, which would make it a global hub for clean energy and a green economyEU aims to cement cooperation with Gulf states, says bloc’s foreign policy chief
DUBAI: The EU aims to cooperate with the Gulf states on climate change, global access to vaccines and supporting the 'green economy', the bloc's foreign policy chief has said. Josep Borrell, the 27-member European Union's representative for foreign affairs, will be holding talks with officials in Riyadh, UAE and Qatar...Oman discusses green energy with Belgium
Oman already has a roadmap ready for a green economy, one which it discussed with the UNEP earlier this month.Oman readies roadmap for green economy
Oman’s Environment Authority and Petroleum Development Oman have reportedly discussed the policy draft with the United Nations Environment Program.


















