by Jennifer George | October 7, 2024 | Economy, Green, Industry, News, Regulations
On October 6th, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, launched the “Plant the Emirates” national program. The program consists of several initiatives that align with the UAE’s vision to...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | September 18, 2024 | Automotive, Green, Industry
A Dubai-based startup has unveiled groundbreaking EVs, which were initially introduced during COP28 in December 2023. The vehicle, which is priced at AED70,000 onwards, makes it significantly cheaper than newly manufactured EVs, which typically start at above...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | September 16, 2024 | Energy, Green
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the UAE has made significant progress in increasing the contribution of clean energy production to the total energy mix, reaching 27.83 percent in 2023, within the target of 32 percent...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | September 3, 2024 | Green, Industry
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with TotalEnergies, involving an investment of $444 million into a new entity. The JV is aimed at managing a portfolio of solar projects totalling 1,150 MW. Adani Green and TotalEnergies...
by Jibran Munaf | August 28, 2024 | Automotive, Energy, Green
Ford Motor Company is making a strategic $1.9 billion shift in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, moving away from its traditional profit centers of large trucks and SUVs. Instead, Ford is focusing on smaller, more affordable EVs and expanding its hybrid models. This...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | August 24, 2024 | Green
Dubai has become synonymous with the world class skyscrapers, plush hotels and mega projects, but with the world slowly but gradually inching towards solar and green energy the city has rolled out a project named The Green Spine a gigantic photovoltaic highway that...