Pets abandoned as people flee climate change
Pet shelters in the United Arab Emirates are noticing a worrying trend. As soon as the temperatures soar in the summer months, more pets are being abandoned.
Country: United Arab Emirates
Monday was the hottest day on record globally
Monday was the hottest day on record in the world
A new shipping container coffee house for Costa Coffee in Dubai
AHOYmodz, a shipping container achitecture firm, partnered with Costa Coffee to introduce an eco-friendly, innovative coffee experience at Dubai's Ripe Market, located in the Dubai Police Academy Park.
The world needs to triple renewable energy capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030 to meet COP28 goal
"Renewables must grow at higher speed and scale. Our new report sheds light on the direction of travel; if we continue with the current growth rate, we will only face failure in reaching the tripling renewables target agreed in the UAE Consensus at COP28, consequently risking the goals of the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
Masdar breaks ground on solar power plant in Sharjah
Masdar's new solar energy park in Sharjah breaks ground in cooperation with French energy company EDF.
The UAE is getting a lot more local trees with expanding nursery business
Along with the expanded Al Rahba site, GCL is enlarging its nurseries across the UAE and GCC, and is planning to build a new facility - set for completion in 2025 - that will span more than 1.5 million sqft.
Masdar buys Greek renewable energy co. Terna for 3.2 Billion Euros
Masdar, a renewable energy investor and also the name of the zero-energy town outside of Abu Dhabi is buying a Greek renewable energy company Terna Energy for the equivalent of 3.2 Billion Euros, equal to about 67% of the company’s outstanding shares at completion of the transaction.
Dubai gets $8 Billion stormwater upgrade after massive flooding
With runways that looked like the Great Lakes in Canada and malls and parking lots flooded, Dubai understands that it's time to upgrade and has announced an $8 billion plan to build an extensive stormwater runoff system, following unprecedented floods that paralyzed the city two months ago.
SingAuto building commercial EV park in Abu Dhabi for self-driving vans
The UAE declares that it aims to lead smart transport systems, with initiatives like the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy, seeking to transform 25% of the Emirate's transportation to autonomous mode by 2030.
Solar panels power up the artificial island of Yas in the UAE
Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF Group, has announced the successful energization of two high-profile solar photovoltaic projects on Yas Island at Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day-to-night dining, entertainment and leisure destination.
Reefs get a boost from Zeroe in the UAE
Project Reeframe is a pioneering coral reef restoration project based in the UAE, run by Freestyle Divers. By creating artificial reefs and transplanting rescued coral fragments, Project Reeframe aims to restore damaged reefs, promote biodiversity, and enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems.
Egypt developing green methanol fueling stations with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports
AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, is spearheading a consortium to develop a green methanol plant in Egypt.
The World Bank and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar build 250 MW solar plant in Uzbekistan
The World Bank Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed a financial package to fund a 250-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with a 63-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The project aims to expand clean and reliable electricity access to approximately 75,000 households.
Dubai hauls glaciers from Greenland for exotic ice and water drinks
Greenland glacier cut up for ice in Dubai. Green-icing at its best.
Dubai’s green paths a sensible start to mitigating climate change
The Green Paths to Future initiative in Dubai spans about 10 miles and stands as a groundbreaking eco-project to redefine Dubai’s urban landscape, spearheading a transformational change in sustainability, liveability and climate resilience.