AI-powered resource management, genetic engineering, biochar, composting and vermicomposting and IoT-based sensors emerge as five most promising technologies for sustainably greening arid regions.
The UK and Qatar have announced plans for closer ties that will seize the enormous potential of genomics to overhaul healthcare, as well as for work focusing on AI’s scope to drive economic growth and make public services efficient.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, as a Forum Partner for its upcoming third edition from January 28 to 29, 2025, in Bahrain.
Over $12 billion in global funding has been pledged for drought resilience, land restoration and the fight against land degradation at the 16th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16).
The fourth edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum has begun with the launch five new initiatives worth $60 million (SR225 million), reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s leading role on climate and environment efforts.
The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has emphasised the critical role of climate-resilient agriculture in addressing the growing challenges of climate change, food insecurity, water scarcity and land degradation.
The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) is actively participating in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted in Riyadh, from December 2 to 13.
Sarooj, a leading player in Oman’s infrastructure sector, has won two road construction contracts worth RO90.2 million ($233 million) in the sultanate. These include the construction of the 120km Adam-Thumrait dual carriageway worth RO70 million.
Saudi Arabia and its partners have launched the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership at the 16th session of COP16 of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the impact of drought globally.
Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals firm, has completed the purchase of a 10% equity stake in Horse Powertrain, a global leader in hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions.
