Browsing: climate resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion disbursement to Pakistan following the…

In line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s directives to develop future-ready infrastructure,

Unpredictable monsoons, record-breaking heatwaves, and global supply chain disruptions are exposing just how fragile energy…

The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development in the UAE. The collaboration will focus on training, support mechanisms, and knowledge-sharing platforms to enhance the built environment and drive green project implementation.

The 10th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, DEWA, and WGEO, focuses on climate finance as a core theme. Recognised as essential for enhancing climate resilience, this topic will be discussed by global leaders, experts, and specialists in green finance.

UAE AI firm G42 has partnered with NVIDIA to boost climate technology, focusing on AI solutions to improve global weather forecasting accuracy. Their initial efforts will centre on a square-kilometre resolution weather model for more precise meteorological predictions.

The UAE’s G42 and Microsoft have announced plans to create two AI centres in Abu Dhabi, furthering their partnership after a $1.5B deal. The first centre will focus on responsible AI use across the Middle East and Global South, bringing together AI practitioners and academic researchers to establish and share best practices.

The 6th Arab Water Forum, held in conjunction with the World Utilities Congress, began yesterday…

Abdulla Balalaa, the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, attended the United Nations’ Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM) Panel in Copenhagen. The gathering brought together government officials, organisations, and experts from various fields to discuss the essential role of critical minerals in the global shift towards renewable energy. António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, also participated in discussions with panel members on this topic.

Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given the green light to the ‘Tasreef’ project aimed at improving Dubai’s rainwater drainage network. With a total cost of AED 30B, the initiative stands as one of the emirate’s largest strategic infrastructure undertakings. ‘Tasreef’ will significantly enhance Dubai’s rainwater drainage capacity by 700%, covering all areas of the emirate.