Health & Environment

Health & Environment

UAE ranks fifth in sustainable development infrastructure index 2024

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

The UAE has been ranked fifth in this year’s Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index compiled by Unido, climbing six places. The Index categorised UAE in the 'L' group that includes nations with GDP between $100 billion and $1 trillion.

Health & Environment

Roshn showcases major sustainability initiatives at COP16

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

Roshn Group, a leading Saudi developer powered by the kingdom's wealth fund PIF, is showcasing its innovative 'designed for tomorrow' projects incorporating cycling paths, walking trails, and public EV charging stations, at the ongoing COP16 in Riyadh.

Health & Environment

Mulk, Ajeenkya DY Patil Group to launch large-scale virtual hospital

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

The UAE’s Mulk International and India’s Ajeenkya DY Patil Group have become equal shareholders in Mulk Med Healthcare, announcing plans to launch the region's first large-scale virtual hospital, featuring a network of over 20,000 doctors.

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Nature-based solutions to create 32m new jobs by 2030: UN

Sat, 07 Dec 2024

Investing in nature-based solutions could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, according to a new report by International Labour Organisation (ILO). The greatest gain would be in Africa, Latin America and Arab States hitting 13 million jobs by 2030.

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Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, says UN report

Sat, 07 Dec 2024

The global trade is set to reach a record $33 trillion in 2024, reflecting a $1 trillion increase compared to last year, according to a UN report. The robust growth in trade services, which surged by 7%, contributed to this expansion, accounting for half

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Endress+Hauser backs 1.5-deg path for climate protection

Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Endress+Hauser has achieved a further milestone in sustainability: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the group’s greenhouse gas reduction targets.

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Solutions+ launches decarbonisation subsidies for SMEs

Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Solutions+, a Mubadala company, has launched an innovative initiative “Project Decarb 2.0” aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation journey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Abu Dhabi.

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DIFC announces decarbonisation strategy; net zero by 2045

Thu, 05 Dec 2024

Building on the outcomes of COP29, the legacy of COP28 with its landmark UAE Consensus, which was hosted in Dubai last year, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has unveiled its Decarbonisation Strategy.

Health & Environment

Private sector urged to step up investment in healthy lands

Thu, 05 Dec 2024

Hundreds of private sector representatives from finance, fashion, agri-food to pharmaceuticals, have convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss their role in ensuring sustainable land, soil and water management.

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Saudi Arabia launches National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy

Thu, 05 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia has launched the National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy, which protects the Red Sea, empowers communities and paves the way for the transition to a blue economy.