A team of international researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and including researchers from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has developed a new composite material that enhances the performance of solar cells. Solar cells with the material functioning for weeks in the Saudi Arabia desert showed higher […]

The number of electric vehicles increased by around one-third last year to 55.8 million, with China and its 31.4 million vehicles accounting for more than 50 percent of the global total, according to calculations from a German energy research institute. The figures, complied by the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), include […]

The luxury hospitality industry stands at the crossroads of tradition and transformation, as travellers demand more eco-conscious experiences. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, has been at the forefront of responsible tourism since 1991 when it introduced the ‘Green Partnership Guide’, a comprehensive manual on energy and water conservation, waste management, and community outreach, a resource freely […]

As the Middle East and Africa (MEA) advances toward a more sustainable future, air conditioning stands at a critical crossroads. With soaring urbanization rates, extreme climatic conditions, and year-round cooling demands, HVAC systems are not just amenities — they are lifelines. But they are also among the largest consumers of electricity and contributors to carbon […]

Invictus Investment Company Plc (ADX: INVICTUS),a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, announced the publication of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for the 12 months ended December 31, 2024. Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Standardand reflecting the aims of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the […]