ENERGY TRANSITION
Oman opens its 500MW renewable energy project
1.5 million bifacial PV panels make up Oman's largest utility scale renewable energy plant with a capacity to power 50,000 homes.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Qatar’s Container Terminal 2 recognized for sustainability
Diverting 132,000 m3 of construction waste from landfills, QTerminals CT 2 project at Hamad Port has been awarded with GSAS certifications.
CLIMATE ACTION
Dubai introduces new tariff in a bid to curb plastic pollution
With tariff levied on single-use plastic bags from 1 July 2022, UAE plans to impose a complete ban on such bags within two years.
CLEAN TRANSPORTATION
KSA to produce up to 150,000 electric vehicles per year
Saudi Arabia is set to have its first electric vehicle manufacturing plant, following a recent deal signed with Lucid Motors.
SUSTAINABLE SPORTS
FIFA highlights sustainability progress of Qatar 2022™
FIFA has released its latest progress report detailing the sustainability achievements of Qatar in preparation of the World Cup Qatar 2022™.
CLIMATE ACTION
UN Climate Week reaches MENA for the first time
Qatar's leading organizations reaffirmed their commitment to meet climate goals at UNFCCC’s first-ever MENA Climate Week.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AEE Qatar Chapter begins energy training programs
The Association of Energy Engineers has started professional trainings in Qatar to enhance buildings' energy performance.
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