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Dubai: BEEAH Group, Peec Mobility, and the Sharjah Research Technology Innovation Park (SRTIP) have signed a partnership agreement to advance the electrification of major vehicle fleets in Sharjah. This move supports national and global goals for zero-waste, circularity, sustainable transport, and decarbonization. The partnership agreement was signed at the BEEAH Headquarters in Sharjah by Mr. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH, Mr. Zach Faizal, Founder of Peec Mobility, and Mr. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP, in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of SRTIP. As part…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with tech-enabled sustainable energy business, GRIDSERVE, to support the wider growth of the UAE’s electric vehicles (EV) sector. Through the partnership, GRIDSERVE, a provider of smart-connected electric vehicle charging networks, powered by clean energy generation will join Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster. As a pioneer in the EV transition, GRIDSERVE delivers net zero transport through its battery- and solar-powered Sun-to-Wheel EV charging network technology platform. Mr. Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, stated that, “Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster encompasses the entire smart and autonomous mobility value chain,…

Dubai: Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA) and IBM have announced that the group will be leveraging the advanced capabilities of IBM Envizi ESG Suite software to streamline the sustainability reporting process. This will be accomplished through revolutionized data utilization and insights as part of its digitization strategy to capture value and increase productivity and efficiencies. The announcement was made on the sidelines of COP28. Collaborating seamlessly with IBM’s business partner, Gulf Business Machines (GBM), this strategic implementation of Envizi marks a pivotal moment for Emirates Steel Arkan to drive its digital infrastructure modernization efforts forward using the power of digital capabilities…

Abu Dhabi: The Family Care Authority (FCA) in Abu Dhabi and the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) have partnered to launch a community engagement program to promote climate action and environmental sustainability. The initiative will include a variety of community outreach events in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi throughout 2024, such as workshops, nature walks, informative talks, and other community activities. The partnership agreement was signed during COP28 by Sheikha Shamma Bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President, and CEO of UICCA, and Dr. Bushra Al Mulla, Director General of FCA. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority have signed a service level agreement. This aims to enhance cooperation between the two organizations across different areas, including digital connectivity and data exchange. The main goal of this partnership is to elevate service excellence and improve the overall customer experience for Emiratis. Mr. Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, CEO of ADX, stated that, “Our collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority emphasizes our commitment to enhancing connectivity among national entities in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This agreement aims to enhance services for Emirati Nationals, facilitating efficient…

Abu Dhabi: The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have signed two research agreements. These research agreements investigate the impacts of extreme conditions in the Gulf region on the physiology, ecology, and behavior of local fish species, in addition to understanding the effects of temperature and salinity extremes on coral bleaching. The first joint research projects both entities aim to maintain biodiversity and develop proactive approaches to mitigate the broader consequences. Dr. Elise Marquis, Director of the Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre, stated that, “We are delighted to work closely with NYU…

Dubai: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has launched a fleet of electric buses to serve COP28. The initiative aims to facilitate the transportation of COP28 UAE participants to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport and the COP28 site. The announcement is part of the Emirate’s commitment to promote environmentally friendly means of transport and provide services that effectively meet the needs of residents and guests. This step reflects the ITC’s commitment to innovate and adopt sustainable transport technologies. It launched the initiative under the Green Bus Program with the…

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) have launched the first hydrogeological map and geo-database of the UAE. This move is a milestone achievement in documenting and managing water sources with the goal of sustaining and conserving water. The hydrogeological maps generated include all hydrogeological data, such as groundwater well locations, geology, geomorphology, dams, springs, groundwater quality, and meteorological data. These maps were made with different scales for both regional and local views. This further enables the implementation of suitable measures and policy formation to exploit these aquifers sustainably using…

Dubai: Dubai Municipality and Dulsco Group, a leader in environmental solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manage the waste generated during the COP28 conference. The partnership, which was formalized through the MoU, is part of a broader strategy to bolster sustainable waste management and facilitate Dubai’s shift towards a circular economy to achieve UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategy initiative. The MoU focuses on all aspects of waste collection and transportation for COP28, with the goal of diverting 90 percent of waste collected under the partnership away from landfill. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, stated…

Al Dhafra: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has unveiled a tourist landmark named after the city of Liwa. The landmark, executed by the Municipality of Al Dhafra Region, is 50 meters wide and 23.5 meters high. Its overall height is 219 meters above sea level, as it is perched atop a hill that is 195 meters above sea level. The total area of the project is 3,600 square meters. Its unique and innovative design is based on a 49-ton metal structure that ensures sustainability in compliance with the highest international standards and shields…