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Sheraa brings five UAE startups and their climate-positive solutions to COP28 center stage

Sheraa brings five UAE startups and their climate-positive solutions to COP28 center stage

The UAE’s ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 is testament to its commitment to addressing climate change head-on. A big part of the efforts to achieve this goal is going to be put in by the nation’s SMEs-driven economy, and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Shreaa)’s ongoing participation at COP28 is highlighting just how groundbreaking startups committed to driving sustainability, are paving the way for realising this envisioned future.

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Sharjah Finance Department launches strategic plan for 2023-2025

Sharjah Finance Department launches strategic plan for 2023-2025

The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has launched its strategic plan for the years (2023-2025), in response to the financial aspirations of the Emirate of Sharjah, and in line with its fundamental role in driving development and keeping pace with regional and global financial developments, aiming to achieve its mission in supporting the transformation of Sharjah into a vibrant financial investment center.

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Nation’s first recycling plant for end-of-life batteries from EV

Nation’s first recycling plant for end-of-life batteries from EV

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.

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Dubai’s Drydocks World launches hybrid battery retrofits for small vessels in sustainability ride

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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Dubai set to become a ’20-minute city’

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.