Samsung Electronics MENA, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has announced a regional hackathon to support efforts to tackle climate change and advance sustainable development. The ACT28 AI for Climate Hackathon aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), mobile technologies and other frontier technologies to create innovative solutions for climate […]
COP28 has concluded with a historic agreement by 198 Parties to deliver a new era of climate action. The Parties agreed a landmark text named The UAE Consensus, that sets out an ambitious climate agenda to keep 1.5°C within reach. The UAE Consensus calls on Parties to transition away from fossil fuels to reach net […]
WSO2 has announced the availability of Asgardeo Software as a Service Identity Management Solution in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. WSO2 customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. WSO2 Asgardeo supports all IAM use […]
Kyndryl, in collaboration with Microsoft, released the findings of The Global Sustainability Barometer study. The study, conducted by Ecosystm, finds that while 88% of organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) place a high strategic level of importance on achieving their sustainability goals, only 22% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data. As the […]
In response to global waste crisis and aligning with global commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and net-zero targets, an international consortium led by Roland Berger and BEEAH Group, in collaboration with DFINITY Foundation, and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), demonstrated the world’s first global incentive system to counteract the solid waste […]
Ericsson has partnered with etisalat by e& to deploy a zero-footprint radio access network (RAN) site in its network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in line with e&’s sustainability strategy. The deployment focuses on carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency enhancement and resource conservation, which also aligns with the objectives of the UAE Net Zero […]
e& has announced that it has committed to achieving zero carbon emissions across its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) in all markets by 2040, embarking on a decisive journey towards environmental sustainability, building on the company’s previous commitment to be net zero across its own operations in the UAE by 2030. In support of […]
Solutions+, a Mubadala company and a provider of shared services, will showcase their sustainability business vertical at COP28, encompassing a broad spectrum of initiatives, notably decarbonisation services and sustainable procurement. Solutions+ conducts thorough end-to-end carbon footprint assessments and energy audits for businesses, pinpointing areas of high emissions. The resulting strategies aim to reduce carbon footprints, […]
As the Middle East hosts the UN Climate Change COP event for the second year in a row, a new survey from global technology company SAP SE has highlighted the success of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to sustainability. Investment in environmental strategies has increased significantly over the past five years, with the vast majority […]
Autodesk has announced the appointment of Joe Speicher as the company’s first chief sustainability officer, which took effect in July. During his tenure at Autodesk, Speicher has held various leadership roles across the sustainability and Foundation organization. In his new role, Speicher reports to Autodesk’s chief financial officer. His appointment reflects the increasing importance of […]
