The Covid-19 pandemic has been dominating the global news for months now. Almost half of the worldās population is under social or economic corona lockdown. People are afraid. In the background, an unprecedented global crisis that could lead to a dramatic international systematic transition from a Pax Americana to a …
Read More »Green economy report released at summit
A new State of the Green Economy Report 2018 released on the last of the two-day World Green Economy Summit on Wednesday will help guide the UAE and other countries to a new economic structure growing around the world, said organisers. The 204-page booklet, containing environmental updates and forward-looking pieces …
Read More »Increasing focus on renewable energy to mark World Future Energy Summit
The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will kick off in Abu Dhabi on Monday as the UAE government focuses on increasing the role of renewable energy in the energy mix, while helping to mitigate climate change. Taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, more than 30,000 visitors including …
Read More »220 free parking slots for electric cars
About 220 free parking slots will be reserved for electric vehicles (EVs) across Dubai in 2018, The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed toĀ Gulf NewsĀ on Monday. Part of a wide-ranging incentives programme encouraging residents to opt for greener modes of transport, the project will ensure that all paid parking zones …
Read More »Dewa raises Dh2.4b green fund for sustainable projects
The Dubaiās Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has raised Dh2.4 billion so far for its Green Fund, its CEO confirmed on Tuesday. āIn collaboration with national banks, we are pleased to announce that Dewa has raised Dh2.4 billion for the Dubai Green Fund,ā said Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and …
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