The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on the world to fight climate change, not each other, addressing the anger activists felt over his selection. Sultan al-Jaber, the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., also described the upcoming United Nations negotiations as an unprecedented opportunity to […]
India joins UAE, France for trilateral on clean energy, counter-pandemic steps – EQ Mag
Trilateral to focus on nuclear and solar power, climate change and biodiversity, along with cooperation in defence preparation and in countering infectious diseases, says a joint statement. India, France and the United Arab Emirates on Saturday declared their common intent to formalise a “” to collaborate on nuclear energy and explore opportunities in the Indian […]
UAE supports India’s ambition of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030: Official – EQ Mag
Dubai : The UAE’s expanded cooperation with India in the area of climate and clean energy aims to support New Delhi’s ambition to achieve 450 gigawatts of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, a senior official said on Tuesday. President and CEO of Dubai Chambers of Commerce, Mohammad Ali […]
Zambia, UAE to develop $2 billion solar projects – EQ Mag
Zambia’s state-owned power utility Zesco has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ renewable energy company Masdar to develop solar projects worth $2 billion, the southern African country’s President Hakainde Hichilema said on Tuesday. The two companies will form a joint venture to facilitate investment in Zambia’s renewable energy, he said in a statement. […]
India, UAE close to deal on renewable electricity grid link: RK Singh – EQ Mag
The OSOWOG initiative, first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to transfer renewable energy power through connecting grids. Abu Dhabi: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are close to a “major agreement” on a renewable energy interconnection between the two countries, India’s Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy said on […]
UAE names oil chief as president of COP28 climate talks – EQ Mag
The head of one of the world’s biggest oil companies has been named to lead the COP28 global climate talks in Dubai, later this year. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is currently the chief executive officer of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. He is also the minister for industry and advanced technology for the COP28 […]
Germany Hails 1st Delivery of ”green” Hydrogen from UAE – EQ Mag Pro
Germany took formal delivery Friday of its first, modest, batch of hydrogen from the United Arab Emirates, a “green” fuel it hopes will help replace coal and gas used by energy-intensive industries in future. Germany is scrambling to substitute natural gas imports from Russia while also staying on track for its ambitious goal of cutting […]
UAE intends to invest $1bn in Pakistan – EQ Mag Pro
The move aims to explore new investment opportunities and areas for cooperation in projects across various sectors, says Emirates News Agency ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its intention to invest $1 billion in Pakistani companies in various economic and investment sectors. According to the Emirates News Agency, the move aims to explore […]
UAE to create electric vehicle charging corridor – EQ Mag Pro
Ten Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW ultra-fast chargers will be installed on the highways in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has selected Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers which will help reduce carbon emissions and boost adoption of […]
Energy Transition in Middle East – EQ Mag Pro
As global warming and climate change continue to take centre stage, all around the world Governments are building more solar modules, wind farms, and hydroelectric power plants to generate power. Especially Government and big companies in the Middle East are supporting the energy transition by using innovative financial instruments to reduce or offset emissions. Several […]
