The Taweelah reverse osmosis (RO) facility in Abu Dhabi has set a new record by producing 183 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of desalinated water, exceeding 90% of its capacity.
This achievement establishes Taweelah RO as the largest operational RO facility in the world. Once fully operational, it will supply 200 MIGD of potable water.
The UAE Space Agency has teamed up with US Earth-imaging firm Planet Labs to create a Loss and Damage Atlas, using satellite data to map the impact of extreme weather events caused by climate change.
The atlas will support the Loss and Damage Fund, agreed at last year's Cop 27 environment summit, which aims to compensate developing countries for damages incurred by weather-related events.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Cabinet approved a total of 78 environmental initiatives in preparation for hosting COP28 in the UAE.
The SteelFab trade fair is set to return to Expo Centre Sharjah from January 8 to 11, 2024, as the UAE's industrial sector continues to grow, contributing over Dhs 180 billion to the country’s national GDP in 2022.
The event aims to connect, inspire, and innovate the fabrication industry in the country and the wider region, bringing together advanced technologies and equipment from across the world.
The Muscat governorate in Oman is making significant strides towards achieving its renewable energy targets. With a commitment to generating 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040, the governorate has witnessed a 31.5% increase in renewable electricity production in 2022 compared to the previous year.
22Ahead, a men's fashion brand based in the UAE, has relaunched its fashion label with a renewed commitment to producing 100% sustainable and eco-friendly products.
The brand is setting new standards for ethical fashion practices, emphasizing environmental responsibility and inspiring consumers to make conscious choices.