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WGEO, AmCham Dubai forge strategic partnership to advance green economy

DUBAI, 4th February, 2026 (WAM) — The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Dubai (AmCham Dubai), in a landmark move to catalyse public-private collaboration for sustainable development, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, convening under the theme ‘Shaping […]

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Dubai hosts 1st International Conference on Green AI

DUBAI, 22nd January, 2026 (WAM) — The 1st International Conference on Green AI, under the patronage of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, will be held January 24-25 at Dubai Police Academy. Organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Dubai, the event […]

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ADNOC secures $2 billion K-SURE-backed green financing

ABU DHABI, 19th December, 2025 (WAM) — ADNOC has signed a $2 billion (AED7.34 billion) green financing agreement backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) to fund lower carbon projects across its operations. The deal reinforces ADNOC’s ambition to integrate sustainable finance into its growth plans. The agreement was announced during the visit of Dr […]

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EU Council gives green light to EU’s annual budget for 2026

BRUSSELS, 25th November, 2025 (WAM) — The EU Council formally adopted the EU’s budget for 2026 following negotiations with the European Parliament that lead to an agreement on 15 November 2025. The total commitments are set at €192.8 billion and the total payments at €190.1 billion. “Today, we took the final step in ensuring a […]

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Global Green Summit spotlights UAE’s experiences in smart cities, clean technologies

ABU DHABI, 7th November, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Dr Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, inaugurated the Global Green Summit (GPF Global) Abu Dhabi, emphasising that transitioning to a Circular Economy is “no longer a luxury, but a strategic necessity […]

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UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa on clean energy transition, green industrialisation at APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN, 24th October, 2025 (WAM) — Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum, which was held at the Freetown International Conference Centre in Sierra Leone. The session brought together […]

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High-level panel at SIF-WIC 2025 asserts proven ability of green growth to drive competitive advantage

SHARJAH, 23rd October, 2025 (WAM) – The opening day of the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) convened international experts for a high-level panel titled “Green is the New Gold: Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Investment” to examine how sustainability is transforming the foundations of economic competitiveness. Moderated by Jacopo Dettoni, Chief Editor of the Financial […]

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Moro Hub presents Green Certificate to Dubai Customs

DUBAI, 21st October, 2025 (WAM) — Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has awarded Dubai Customs with a Green Certificate in recognition of its adoption of Moro Hub’s Green Cloud services to support its IT operations. The award was officially presented by Marwan Bin […]

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Energy transition, sustainability, green economy highlighted at Annual Meetings of Global Future Councils

DUBAI, 15th October, 2025 (WAM) – – A session titled ‘Avoiding a Two-Speed Energy Transition’ during the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025, taking place on 14-16 October at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, discussed how innovation is reshaping the energy transition landscape. The event is organised by the UAE Government in partnership […]

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EU imports €14.6 billion in green energy products

BRUSSELS, 11th October, 2025 (WAM) – Last year, the EU imported €11.1 billion worth of solar panels, €2.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.5 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, totalling almost €14.6 billion in imports of green energy products, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. The value of […]

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Abu Dhabi Environment Agency wins gold at Green World Awards 2025

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded the Gold Award in Environmental Policy at the 2025 Green World Awards, held in Auckland, New Zealand. The award recognises EAD’s Abu Dhabi Environmental Policies and Regulations Framework, which has set a benchmark for sustainable environmental governance, innovation […]