Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, honoured the winners of the first edition of the Sharjah Sports Excellence Leadership Programme, launched by the Sharjah Sports Council, during a ceremony held at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on Wednesday evening. H.H. honoured Sharjah Classic Car Club and … Read more
Washington: In 2024, the United States consumed approximately 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, marking a 1% increase from the previous year. According to Emirates News Agency, the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Energy Review highlighted that fossil fuels, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, accounted for 82% of the total U.S. energy … Read more
Brussels: In 2024, the supply of renewable energy in the EU increased by 3.4% compared with 2023, amounting to around 11.3 million terajoules (TJ) in 2024, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. According to Emirates News Agency, the supply of coal continued to decrease. Brown coal supply … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded the prestigious LEED Gold certificate for sustainable buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. This recognition highlights EAD’s efforts in implementing energy efficiency systems, environmental stewardship, and its commitment to sustainability in the … Read more
Sharjah: The 31st edition of the Hasad Volunteer Camp has officially commenced. Organised by the Sharjah Volunteer Centre, affiliated with the Sharjah Social Services Department, the camp is being held under the theme ‘We Volunteer for Sharjah.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the camp runs from 30 June to 24 July, aiming to encourage school … Read more
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tadweer Group to implement a pilot project for managing targeted product waste under the UAE’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative. The EPR is one of the key initiatives within the UAE Integrated Waste Management Agenda 2023-2026. According to … Read more
Sharjah: The Second Heritage Conference, organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage under the theme ‘Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others’, launched a collection of new publications at the Arabian Heritage Centre in University City, Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, these releases represent a significant addition to the heritage and knowledge library, aiming … Read more
Sharjah: A coordination meeting was held at the headquarters of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) to discuss the “Proudly a Teacher” programme. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the SDHR, alongside Dr Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashemi, … Read more