‘COP30’ to Raise Awareness on Importance of Investing in Clean Energy: Brazilian Minister of Energy

Abu Dhabi: Alexandre Silveira, Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, emphasised that Brazil, through its presidency of “COP30,” aims to establish decisive and agreed-upon documents among all parties to accelerate the global energy transition. Silveira said that his country looks forward to welcoming the world to the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United … Read more

Aldar Secures AED9 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

Abu Dhabi: Aldar Properties has successfully secured an AED9 billion (US$2.45 billion) sustainability-linked syndicated senior unsecured committed multi-tranche revolving credit facility (RCF). The facility marks the largest sustainability-linked, syndicated deal by a real estate company in the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, this transaction follows Aldar’s recent AED3.67 billion ($1 billion) hybrid notes … Read more

20th Edition of SteelFab 2025 Exhibition Kicks Off in Sharjah

Sharjah: Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, inaugurated today the 20th edition of the SteelFab 2025 exhibition, noted as the largest event for the metal-manufacturing industry in the Middle East and North Africa. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber … Read more

GME Reports Strong Growth in 2024

Dubai: Gulf Mercantile Exchange (GME), the premier international commodity exchange in the Middle East, has announced its continued growth for 2024, demonstrating robust growth across key metrics and reinforcing its position as a leading platform for commodity trading in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, total trading volume increased by 12% year-on-year, from 1,176,055 … Read more

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Champions Energy Transition at 15th IRENA Assembly

Abu Dhabi: Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), participated in the 15th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, convened in Abu Dhabi on 12-13 January. The event provided a platform for global leaders and energy decision-makers from multilateral organisations, private sector stakeholders, and development partners to … Read more

World Future Energy Summit 2025 Set to Propel Global Sustainability Efforts

Abu Dhabi: World Future Energy Summit 2025, the foremost regional event advancing clean energy and sustainability, will open tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), hosted by Masdar. Running until 16th January as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the summit will feature high-level debates, product innovations, and opportunities to help lead the … Read more

DMCC and Dubai Police Collaborate on Advanced Drone Network for Public Safety

Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has partnered with Dubai Police to expand its innovative drone network to enhance security and situational awareness in one of Dubai’s leading business districts. According to Emirates News Agency, deployed across DMCC’s Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) communities, the partnership represents the first time that the advanced … Read more