After nine consecutive years of Green Globe certification, the Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites and Apartments has enhanced its sustainable credentials by achieving gold certification of the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC) programme, which is specifically designed for the travel & tourism industry. During a recent independent audit and assessment carried out by Green Globe’s […]

The survey found that 86% of Saudi residents in 2024 believe that climate change is real, compared to 59% in 2022, indicating a growing acknowledgment of climate change within the population. These findings are part of the second edition of the Barometer of Ecological Transformation, a biennial survey conducted by Veolia in partnership with Elabe […]

The Emirates Shipping Association celebrates the success of its inaugural Maritime Leadership Program 2024 (MLP24), which took place from 27 to 31 May in Copenhagen, Denmark. The unique executive program, developed under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and in collaboration with A.P. Moller – Mærsk, brought together maritime leaders in a series […]

7 in 10 residents of Saudi Arabia are “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a figure that is projected to rise to 85% by 2035, indicating significant growth potential for BEVs in the country over the coming years. In China, the world’s largest automobile market, the “very” or “moderately” likely BEV-purchase […]

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PSJC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, alongside Vision International Investment Company (Vision Invest) and Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC), announced the achievement of the financial closing for the Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Project (ISWR-1) in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia. Together […]