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Heart Aerospace reveals full-scale prototype for hybrid-electric aircraft

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Heart Aerospace reveals full-scale prototype for hybrid-electric aircraft

Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace has taken a significant step towards revolutionizing regional air travel with the unveiling of its first full-scale demonstrator for the ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft. Built almost entirely in the company's Gothenburg facility, the …

Electric Boat Completes Baltic Sea Journey Successfully

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Electric Boat Completes Baltic Sea Journey Successfully

A pioneering electric vessel has achieved a milestone by successfully crossing the Baltic Sea, marking a significant advance in maritime sustainability. The boat, developed by Swedish startup Xshore, is the first of its kind to make this journey, demonstrating the potential…

Doha Bank and MUFG Launch First Green Repo in Middle East

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Doha Bank and MUFG Launch First Green Repo in Middle East

MUFG EMEA and Doha Bank have completed the Middle East's inaugural Green Repurchase Agreement (repo), marking a significant milestone in the region's sustainable finance landscape. This transaction, which was successfully closed in September 2024, underscores the gr…

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Announce Future Plans for Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Announce Future Plans for Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup have marked a significant milestone in their partnership aimed at tackling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This collaboration, which began in 2021, has reached a pivotal point as both entities announce their joint achievements and outline ambitiou…

National Holding Earns Prestigious Green Certificate from Moro Hub for Sustainability Leadership

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National Holding Earns Prestigious Green Certificate from Moro Hub for Sustainability Leadership

National Holding has achieved a significant milestone by earning the Green Certificate from Moro Hub, a recognition awarded for outstanding sustainability practices. The UAE-based investment company has been actively involved in promoting green initiatives, aligning itself …

Abu Dhabi Firms Team Up for Major Reforestation in Malawi

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Abu Dhabi Firms Team Up for Major Reforestation in Malawi

Offset8, an Abu Dhabi-based environmental organization, and iRise, a tech and sustainability company, have unveiled an ambitious initiative to restore 10 million trees in Malawi. This extensive reforestation project, which will be executed over the next decade, aims to addr…

Abu Dhabi Unveils Ambitious 5GW Gas Power Initiative

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Abu Dhabi Unveils Ambitious 5GW Gas Power Initiative

Abu Dhabi is set to embark on a transformative energy project, aiming to expand its gas-fired power generation capacity by 5 gigawatts (GW). This significant investment underscores the emirate’s commitment to maintaining energy security and supporting its economic growth wh…

UAE marks historic achievement with first successful HAPS flights

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UAE marks historic achievement with first successful HAPS flights

The United Arab Emirates has completed its first-ever successful test flights of High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to become a global leader in advanced aerospace technologies. The HAPS flights, carried out …

Elusive Blanford's Fox Sighted in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah National Park

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Elusive Blanford's Fox Sighted in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah National Park

Wadi Wurayah National Park in the UAE has become the focal point of wildlife enthusiasts following the rare sighting of the Blanford’s fox, a species known for its elusive nature and distinctive features. This discovery has sparked interest among conservationists and resear…

UAE’s Rebound Introduces Global Recycling Subscription Service

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UAE’s Rebound Introduces Global Recycling Subscription Service

Rebound, an innovative UAE-based company, has unveiled a pioneering global subscription-based recycling platform aimed at addressing the escalating waste management crisis. This platform, which promises to revolutionize recycling practices, offers users a streamlined and ef…

Efforts to Enhance Houbara Population with 500,000 Bird Release

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Efforts to Enhance Houbara Population with 500,000 Bird Release

The ongoing initiative to bolster Houbara bustard populations has seen a significant development with the release of half a million birds into their natural habitats. This ambitious project aims to address the declining numbers of this critically endangered species and rest…

dnata cuts emissions by switching fleet to biodiesel across UAE

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dnata cuts emissions by switching fleet to biodiesel across UAE

dnata, one of the world's leading air services providers, has taken a significant step toward environmental sustainability by transitioning its entire fleet of ground handling equipment to biodiesel in the UAE. This move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reduc…

Mineral Constraints in Energy Transition Under Climate Targets

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Mineral Constraints in Energy Transition Under Climate Targets

Ambitious climate change targets set by numerous nations aim to combat global warming by accelerating the shift toward renewable energy. While this transition is crucial, it comes with an increased demand for critical minerals essential for the development and implementatio…

EGA Launches UAE's First Digital GHG Tracking System

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EGA Launches UAE's First Digital GHG Tracking System

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has unveiled a pioneering digital greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking system, marking a significant step in the UAE’s environmental sustainability efforts. This new system is designed to enhance transparency and expedite the decarbonizati…

Machine Learning Reveals Accelerated Vegetation Decline in Central Asia

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Machine Learning Reveals Accelerated Vegetation Decline in Central Asia

Advanced machine learning techniques have unveiled alarming projections for vegetation dynamics in Central Asia, indicating a severe deterioration in plant life due to ongoing climate change. Recent studies using ensemble prediction frameworks and pattern recognition tools …

Saudi Fund Secures $25 Million Renewable Energy Investment

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Saudi Fund Secures $25 Million Renewable Energy Investment

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has finalized a $25 million agreement to support a new renewable energy initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable energy infrastructure. The deal, announced this week, is part of the Kingdom's broader strategy to diversify its energy…

Gold Nuggets' Formation Linked to Earthquake Activity

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Gold Nuggets' Formation Linked to Earthquake Activity

A breakthrough in geoscience has illuminated the formation of gold nuggets, with recent research suggesting that seismic activity plays a crucial role in their development. Scientists have uncovered that earthquakes, rather than traditional geological processes, may be resp…

Egypt Approves Masdar's $900 Million Solar Power Project

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Egypt Approves Masdar's $900 Million Solar Power Project

Egypt has given the green light to a major investment by Masdar, the UAE-based renewable energy company, for a substantial solar power project valued at $900 million. This significant move underscores Egypt's commitment to bolstering its renewable energy sector and tran…

UAE Expands Climate Cooperation with BRICS Nations

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UAE Expands Climate Cooperation with BRICS Nations

Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, UAE's Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, underscored the UAE's commitment to climate collaboration during the BRICS High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change held in Moscow. This international summit, a key event i…

ACWA Power Finalizes $2.6bn Deal for Saudi Solar Ventures

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ACWA Power Finalizes $2.6bn Deal for Saudi Solar Ventures

ACWA Power has successfully secured $2.6 billion in financing to advance three major solar projects in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio. The projects, expected to significantly boost the country’s solar power ca…

Wayanad Landslide: Looming Threat as Debris Hangs Over Mundakkai

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Wayanad Landslide: Looming Threat as Debris Hangs Over Mundakkai

Rescue operations in Kerala’s Wayanad district are facing severe challenges as a massive landslide near Mundakkai has left large boulders and debris precariously hanging over the area. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, has already caused significant damage, and the r…

Mass Fish Die-Off Chokes Stream in Volos

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Mass Fish Die-Off Chokes Stream in Volos

A massive die-off of freshwater fish has transformed a stream in Volos, Greece, into a grim spectacle. The crisis emerged as receding floodwaters carried thousands of fish from a freshwater environment into saltwater conditions, leading to their demise. The high concentrati…

Fertiglobe Signs Landmark Green Ammonia Supply Agreement with EU

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Fertiglobe Signs Landmark Green Ammonia Supply Agreement with EU

Fertiglobe, a major ammonia producer based in Abu Dhabi, has secured a groundbreaking deal to supply green ammonia to the European Union, marking a significant step in the global transition towards renewable energy. The agreement, a result of a competitive H2Global auction …

Adnoc Receives Bids for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Adnoc Receives Bids for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has received multiple bids for its initiative to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This significant move marks a step forward in Adnoc’s strategy to meet growing demands for environmentally friendly aviation solutions. The bids,…