A report by the State of Green Finance in the UAE surveyed a cross section from the private banking and investment sectors, finding nearly a quarter have invested in green projects from their assets.
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Sharjah approves largest ever budget; 47% set for salaries
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a Dh33.6-billion general budget for the fiscal year 2021. This is the largest ever …
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Sharjah accident: Speeding kills teen driver, injures 5 others
The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries while two others in the same vehicle sustained moderate injuries.
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Now reach Dubai from Sharjah by bus in 12 minutes only
Travel time between Dubai and Sharjah will be as short as 12 minutes for inter-emirate bus commuters. This comes after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with Sharjah’s Roads …
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Dubai-Sharjah travel time cut to 12 minutes for bus riders
Travel time between Dubai and Sharjah will be as short as 12 minutes for inter-emirate bus commuters. This comes after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with Sharjah’s Roads …
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Abu Dhabi is set to break two world records on New Year’s Eve
As the UAE gets ready to celebrate the end of 2020, a much-awaited day for many, this year’s fireworks show in Abu Dhabi is ready to break two Guinness World Records. The event is set to be hosted as …
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UAE announces 944 new COVID-19 cases, 1,265 recoveries, and 2 deaths in last 24 hours
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 152,146 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.
In a …
UAE joins Egypt-led Eastern Med Gas Forum
A presidential statement said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has joined the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) as an observer. “Sisi [underlined] the importance of the added value that the UAE …
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Dubai Metro to run non-stop from 5am on December 31 till 1am on January 2
Dubai is all set to usher in the New Year, while ensuring strict adherence to discipline and health protocols in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubai Police, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai …
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How UAE has helped fight spread of epidemics globally
Humanitarian and financial initiatives have played a key role in supporting health and medical programmes around the world.
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UAE- EAD wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award’
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) has won the Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award, by Capital Finance International (CFI.co).
EAD, the region’s largest environmental …
Israel and the UAE working together to eliminate UNRWA: Report
Report in Le Monde says Abu Dhabi would be ‘rallying to a long-standing demand from Israel’, who have long insisted the Palestinian refugee agency perpetuates conflict …
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Abu Dhabi body wins outstanding award for global biodiversity
The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has won the “Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award by Capital Finance International (CFI.co). EAD, the region’s largest environmental …
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UAE- Trina Solar Proposes Joint Initiative to Promote the Standardization of 210mm-Size Silicon Wafer, Modules in the Photovoltaic Industry
Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (‘Trina Solar or the ‘Company), a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, is announcing that it is leading a joint initiative to promote the standardization …
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Sharjah Ruler approves largest ever budget; 47% allocated for salaries
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a. This is the largest ever general budget in the emirate’s history. According to the …
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MBR Solar Park Phase 3 provides clean energy to 240,000 Dubai homes
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, is one of the largest solar projects in the world, has a capacity of 800MW …
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Sharjah reserves 1,024 parking spots for shops
The Sharjah Municipality has provided as many as 1,024 reserved parking lots for commercial outlets, shops, restaurants, and cafeterias to prevent haphazard parking of cars while the establishments …
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