Reform of multilateral financial institutions must for climate action, says Dr Al Jaber
PARIS, FRANCE - COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber met French President Emmanuel Macron and outlined his vision on the need to reform multilateral financial institutions to unlock capital for clean technologies and adaptation efforts. During his meeting with Macron, Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the need for ambitious reforms across...Empower 2022 net profit $762m
Firm has proposed dividend of S$115 million for 2nd half 2022.Funding gap, consumer apathy peter out sustainability in Middle East retail
There’s a critical mass of shoppers who talk of making a difference with their purchases. Consumers are willing to pay more for products with a positive environmental impact or health benefits. For younger people millennials in particular, sustainable shopping is a mainstream preoccupation, they add.FTX goes bankrupt in US
The Cryptocurrency platform chief executive quits.ESG strategy of firms in Middle East must not derail
Winning firms are exploring innovative alternatives, guided by a strong sense of purpose and a flexible strategy. Disruption doesn’t demolish ESG ambitions. It fortifies them, add François Faelli, Global Managing Partner of ESG, Bain & Company and Akram Alami, Partner, Bain & Company Middle East.Sharjah Education Council reveals new educational strategy
The Sharjah Education Council launched its 2023-2025 strategy at a meeting held at its headquarters in Sharjah, in cooperation with Maestro Company. The Company reviewed various aspects of stages of the council’s strategic plan including advanced methodology based on best practices followed in this area. Moreover, the plan was prepared...Abu Dhabi explores clean energy solutions in Canada
The UAE delegation’s visit to Canada comes at a time when the UAE is preparing to host the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) next year.Three Saudi ports make world records on CPPI 2021
The CPPI is an indicator produced by the Transport Global Practice of the World Bank.Saudi Arabia to form national land alliance: Minister at GLF
The forum will discuss issues like land decentralization, climate crisis, youth and land-based opportunities in rural areas, and building partnerships.UAE: Where sustainable shopping can be a way of life
If there is one country in the GCC where the idea of sustainable shopping can take off, it is the UAE. Yet, there is a lot for it to do in order to make the concept work.Sustainable construction key to greener MENA
Industry specialists in the region believe that the sector is becoming more sustainable despite many conflicting goals and complex challenges. “When tackling climate change it is, therefore, critical to address not only the operational carbon of buildings but also the embodied carbon and sustainable material use in construction,” Saeed Al...DP World acquires 100% stake in Imperial
The acquisition is expected to also add significant strategic value to DP World given Imperial’s footprint and strong market access and logistics solutions capability.UAE launches assessment of proliferation financing risks
The United Arab Emirates' Executive Office for AML/CFT and the Executive Office of the Committee for Goods and Materials Subject to Import and Export Control have launched assessment of proliferation financing risks in the Emirates. The proliferation financing risk assessment will assist the UAE's public and private sectors to implement...















