Category: ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded […]
World’s ‘exceptional’ heat streak lengthens into March
In Europe, it was the hottest March ever recorded by a significant margin, said the Copernicus Climate Change Service, driving rainfall extremes across a continent […]
India, the world’s third-biggest oil consumer and importer
Saudi Arabia will celebrate the annual Saudi Green Initiative Day on Thursday, showcasing national efforts to promote environmental sustainability and combat climate change. The event […]
Oman airports place strong emphasis on cleanliness and sustainability
ACCIONA, a global leader in renewable energy and regenerative infrastructure solutions, has played a key role in helping two of Oman’s busiest airports to be named ‘Cleanest […]
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla project appoints chief of tourism and innovation
Afalula, the French government agency for the AlUla project in Saudi Arabia, has appointed Gwénaëlle Delos as its chief of tourism and innovation. Upon completion in 2035, AlUla […]
South Africa’s E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets
The e-commerce industry has become an unexpected and significant contender to the African market challenging traditional retail industries. The continent’s revenue generation is projected to […]
Securing a Digital Future for Women and Girls in MENA
Throughout the month of March, the Enheduanna blog invited frequent contributors to reflect on this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. […]
Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All are reducing oil dependence through […]
Kuwaiti official promotes water conservation and sustainability
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Adel Al-Zamel has stressed the importance of spreading the culture of water conservation to […]
Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Africa, Middle East, Pakistan – Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, […]