Tag: green energy

NEW DELHI: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a government-backed non-banking financial institution, has announced plans to establish two groundbreaking subsidiaries to accelerate India’s green energy transition. One subsidiary will focus on promoting Green Hydrogen and the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment, supported by foreign currency financing. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s […]

Dubai: Dubai has consistently been rated as one of the ‘world’s best cities to drive’ with exceptional ratings in measures like traffic congestion and road and public transport quality. Now, the city is set to add a compelling eco-friendly dimension to its world-leading driving experience with an ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) […]

SHARJAH, 5th June 2021: Guided by the vision and directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Emirate of Sharjah has been taking relentless and extraordinary steps, to cement its global reputation in the field of environmental conservation and preservation of biological diversity. The emirate […]

NEW YORK, 5th June 2021: Amidst the triple environmental threat of biodiversity loss, climate disruption, and escalating pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres launched “an unprecedented effort to heal the Earth”, on the eve of World Environment Day. Kicking off the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, he said the planet was rapidly reaching a “point of no […]

Over the past years, the UAE has become an international centre for countries wishing to discuss climate change and environmental issues, as it continues to host a wide variety of leading international conferences, exhibitions and meetings that deal with topics related to a global issue that is expected to significantly impact our future. Dr. Abdullah […]

People say laughter is the best medicine. If that’s true, then that explains why the coronavirus hasn’t left us alone yet. The world is changing; some changes for the best, some for the worst. But one thing that has remained the same for decades is the ability of humans to turn even the darkest situations […]

It’s fascinating how a little sapling can turn into the mightiest oak in the jungle. All it takes is a little time, love, nurturing, and a whole lot of patience. Whether it’s a single tree or a whole woodland, it all starts from a mere seed. After all, the smallest of things are known to […]

DUBAI, 4th June 2021 – To celebrate World Environment Day 2021, held under the theme ‘Ecosystem Restoration’, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has rolled out three national initiatives that advance the UAE’s efforts to leverage innovation to conserve and restore ecosystems. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, […]

UAE Green Target for 2030: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23.5%, increase clean power capacity to 14 GW, plant 30 million mangrove seedlings, adopt climate-smart agricultural methods, and promote sustainable production and consumption. UAE highlights carbon emission reduction strategies at climate negotiations in the run-up to COP26 Dubai: A UAE climate negotiation team, presided over […]

We didn’t think it could be possible in our lifetime but the most famous truck/SUV of recent times, the GMC Hummer, will be available in an electric version soon. The civilian version of the US army’s HUMVEE, the Hummer H1 was launched as the next-level fad for the who’s who of the world. After we […]

“With 12.6% growth, MENA is among the fastest-growing regions in renewable energy. However, its total capacity stands at 23 GW, which is only 1 percent of global production.” ABU DHABI, March 17 – The alternative concept of the circular economy, supporting technology to become commercially feasible, and the complexity surrounding energy transition were some of […]