With the support of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), BEEAH Group and LOHUM, a leading eco-friendly battery materials producer specialising in lithium-ion battery recycling and reuse, announced the establishment of a recycling plant for end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles (EVs). The first-of-its-kind in the UAE, the plant contributes to the UAE’s drive to become a global hub for sustainable mobility and enhance the national economy.
Month: December 2023
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Dubai’s Drydocks World launches hybrid battery retrofits for small vessels in sustainability ride
Drydocks World is retrofitting one of its own harbour tugs with a new generation of battery technology, and one which will give it enhanced capacity. Once complete, Drydocks World plans to ‘explore opportunities’ to retrofit external client vessels, such as yachts and leisure craft. The company operates a massive ship-building and fabrication infrastructure at Mina Rashid in Dubai.
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Sharjah Chamber rolls out strategic business leadership programme for government directors
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), has announced the launch of a strategic business leadership programme titled “Begin your Successful Leadership Journey”.
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50 participants compete for first Fujairah Horse Dressage Championship title 17 December
The Organising Committee of the first Fujairah Horse Dressage Championship revealed it has finalised its preparations for the upcoming tournament, to be held on 17th December, 2023.
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Dubai set to become a ’20-minute city’
Dubai: The Higher Committee for Strategic Planning and Corporate Transformation at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, endorsed an updated RTA’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030.
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UAE ranks second in the world in energy transformation, says Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a Cabinet meeting in Expo City Dubai.
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UAE Youth Green Challenge winners announced at COP28
Schneider Electric has announced Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai (RIT-Dubai) as the winners of the UAE Youth Green Challenge - a collaborative initiative with the Arab Youth Centre (AYC).
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Dubai Police launches Annual Sustainability Report at COP28
After receiving over 160 local and international awards and seven global sustainability certificates, Dubai Police launched its annual sustainability report during the COP28 conference, reinforcing its position as a worldwide leader in advanced law enforcement.
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Sharjah Council elections record 87 per cent voters’ turn out
Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Sharjah Consultative Council Elections and Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah, also announced the names of 25 winners out of total 192 male and female candidates who contested the elections to fill hal of the seat of the Council.
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UAE Built Environment Sustainability Blueprint is vital to achieve net zero by 2050: Razan Al Mubarak
Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, has affirmed that the UAE Built Environment Sustainability Blueprint is a major stride in the path towards climate neutrality by 2050, as it outlines the country's plans to implement leading practices and transform the building and construction sector.