Sustainability
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ECOWAS bank, EIB partner to promote environmental sustainability
 The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in conjunction with the European Investment Bank (EIB), has announced a €100 million financial partnership to support climate action and environmental sustainability projects in the ECOWAS region. A statement signed by Anita Somda-Dala, Head of Communications at EBID, said the partnership had the support of the European Union (EU). The statement said…
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Business
CIBSE Week 2024 to celebrate sustainability and excellence in building services engineering
CIBSE said it will be conducting CIBSE Week 2024, a series of events focusing on building services engineering, from October 28 to November 1 in Dubai. CIBSE’s President, Fiona Cousins, and CIBSE’s CEO, Ruth Carter, will be taking a leading role in the planned extensive series of discussions, focusing on climate resilience and progressive strategies for improving building performance. Cousins…
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Business
Dar delivers detailed design and sustainability strategy for new Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in collaboration with leading real estate company ROSHN has announced the commencement of construction on Aramco Stadium, Al Khobar’s new 47,000-spectator stadium which is planned to meet international standards for the world’s premier football competitions, such as the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, the FIFA World Cup 2034 — which…
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Hotpack Global to roll out RECAPP recycling bins to collect 40 tons of waste a year
Hotpack Global, the UAE-based global leader in packaging products, has partnered with RECAPP, a digital recycling solution platform for households and companies, to roll out recycling bins at its facilities, as well as its clients’ premises to collect a combined quantity of 40 tons of recyclables per year. This is projected to reduce an estimated 84 metric tons of CO2…
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Hotpack increases eco-friendly food packaging solutions to 96%, reveals its sustainability report
Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report, proudly certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). This certification serves as a powerful testament to Hotpack’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in responsible corporate citizenship. The Global Reporting Initiative, an international independent standards organization,…
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Africa
Sustainable Tiles Poised for a 7.9% Surge by 2028 in the GCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Amidst the glimmering skyline of the Middle East, where towering skyscrapers stand as symbols of modern innovation, a hushed transformation is underway. The region’s relentless pursuit of architectural excellence and sustainability has given rise to a remarkable movement: the rise of Spanish ceramic tiles as a quiet yet potent force reshaping the very fabric of…
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Africa
European organic agriculture ensures environmental sustainability
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Organic farming is an agricultural method that aims to produce food using natural substances and processes. This means that organic farming tends to have a limited environmental impact as it encourages the responsible use of energy and natural resources, the maintenance of biodiversity, the preservation of regional ecological balances, the enhancement of soil fertility, the…
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Africa
PowerSchool and Board Middle East Partner to Expand Digital Transformation for Middle East Education Leaders
FOLSOM, Calif. — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced a partnership with Board Middle East (BME) as part of the continued expansion of PowerSchool’s PowerPartner Program. This partnership with BME will expand access to PowerSchool’s innovative and mission-critical solutions in the Middle East. The BME partnership will focus on supporting…
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Africa
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and IFC sign a Cooperation Framework to finance sustainable private sector projects
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation during the World Government Summit to support investments in emerging markets related to the clean energy transition, climate mitigation and adaptation, the adoption of clean technologies, and food security amongst…
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NSCC pledges sustainability, continuity to celebrate older citizens
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has pledged its commitment to sustain the declaration of Oct. 5 by President Muhammadu Buhari, to celebrate senior citizens in the country. Dr Emem Omokaro, the Director-General of NSCC, stated this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),It…
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Africa
Uptime Institute’s 2022 Global Data Center Survey Reveals Strong Industry Growth as Operators Brace for Expanding Sustainability Requirements
NEW YORK — Uptime Institute today announced the release of its 12th Annual Global Data Center Survey. The findings show an industry that is growing, dynamic and increasingly resilient, but still working to address increasing pressure for sustainability progress and reporting, continuing staffing shortages, supply chain delays, costly outages and other complex challenges. “The global digital infrastructure sector continues to enjoy strong growth…
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Africa
Shipsy Showcased Its AI-Powered Logistics Management Solutions That Will Drive UAE’s Smart City and Sustainability Goals At Seamless 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Building smarter logistics processes and ensuring sustainable supply chain operations took center stage at this year’s Seamless Middle East – the region’s largest payments and eCommerce event. The eCommerce sector in the Middle East has experienced tremendous growth jumping from USD 5 million five years ago to over USD 50 million by the end of…
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Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud Alsaud, Stresses the Importance of Strategic Collaboration in Building Sustainable Futures
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud Alsaud, the Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, shared her perspective on the organisation’s local and global humanitarian aid efforts, as well as on her personal philanthropic journey, in an insightful conversation with Badr Jafar, Founder of the Cambridge…
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Energy & Environment
Dangote Volunteers Commence Sustainability Week Initiatives
As the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly winds up in New York, USA today (September 27), Dangote employees across the Group’s operations in Africa are implementing various initiatives aimed at empowering their host communities and ensuring a sustainable present and future for the conglomerate. The initiatives form part of the activities to mark the Dangote 2021 Sustainability…
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