Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Abu Dhabi hospital performs life-saving op to treat heart condition

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi said it successfully performed a life-saving open chest surgery on a 31-year-old patient, suffering from a rare, life-threatening heart condition, which it said reaffirmed its multidisciplinary approach to health care.

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Dubal Extrusion Investment completes rooftop solar project

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

UAE-based Dubal Extrusion Investment (DEI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubal Holding (DH), has successfully completed the first phase of the rooftop solar power generation project at OSE Industries, a local aluminium extrusion company owned by DEI.

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Mandarin Oriental, Doha earns sustainability accreditation

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

Mandarin Oriental, Doha said it has become the first hotel in Qatar to receive the esteemed Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, which it said, underscores its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable operations.

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Grand Mosque's cooling system one of the largest in the world

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

The cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Makkah is recognised as one of the largest in the world. The intricate cooling and air purification system boasts a cooling capacity of up to 155,000 tonnes, distributed through two main stations.

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Azizi Developments, Danfoss partner across various Dubai projects

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced its partnership with Danfoss, a renowned manufacturer of heating, cooling, drives and hydraulic systems, for the supply of top-tier BTU meters across its various projects in Dubai.

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Tabreed achieves ‘Verified Carbon Standard’

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, has achieved the ‘Verified Carbon Standard’ at one of its Abu Dhabi plants, certifying carbon credits to offset emissions.

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Qatar's Estithmar Holding successfully issues a $137m sukuk

Wed, 28 Aug 2024

Estithmar Holding has announced the successful issuance of a QR500 million ($137 million) sukuk, the first corporate sukuk denominated in Qatari Riyal.

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Daphne Technology launches unit in Singapore

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Daphne Technology, a leading Swiss climate deep-tech company committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in hard-to-decarbonise industries, has set up its new subsidiary, Daphne Technology SG, in Singapore.

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DP World sets new carbon reduction target

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

DP World has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its ambitious commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. The global trade and logistics firm commits to reduce scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 42% by 2030.

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches ESG Label

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched a new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Label to promote sustainable business practices.