Category: UAE

UAE’s senior officials and global industry experts attending the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF 2023), held a dynamic exploration of crucial topics in the field of sustainable tourism on Wednesday.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the results of the ‘Global Knowledge Index 2023’ (GKI 2023).

The Director-General of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan Catalin Radu has highlighted the United Arab Emirates' emergence as a key global player committed to the sustainability of the aviation industry.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today witnessed the signing of an agreement between Expo City Dubai and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to fully power Expo City with renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

BEEAH Group and Dulevo International, an Italy-based manufacturer of sustainable sweepers and washers for streets and industries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Future Pioneers Awards. The move underlines both organisations' shared commitment to sustainability, environmental protection, and promoting sustainable practices.

Pure Health, the UAE’s largest healthcare group, plans to launch an initial public offering next month and list its shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange amid continued IPO momentum in the Emirates.

Eight founding entities announced the launch of the Air-CRAFT - a UAE-based research consortium focused on developing, producing, and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies.

Visitors to Cop28 at Expo City are being urged to use public transport throughout the two-week conference.

Organisers have said using Dubai Metro will be a quicker and more environmentally sustainable form of travel to access and leave the site.

H.H. Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended on Monday the reception hosted by Dr. Ahmed bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Ambassador of Oman to the UAE, on the occasion of the Sultanate's 53rd National Day.

Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) participated in the Economic Dimensions of Climate Change workshop organised by the Ministry of Economy in cooperation with the General Secretariat of Gulf Cooperation Council.