Dubai / WAM Regional and international experts on sustainable built environments will come together at the 7th Annual Emirates Green Building Council, EmiratesGBC, Congress to discuss best practices and strategies to go beyond net zero carbon buildings, and explore the significance of net zero cities in ensuring the viability and liveability of our cities in the future. Organised by EmiratesGBC, ...

Bloomberg Standard Chartered Plc said it will stop financing new coal-fired power plants anywhere in the world as part of its commitment to supporting the Paris Agreement on climate change. The move follows “detailed consultation with a range of stakeholders,” according to a statement from the London-based bank. Environmental degradation, extreme weather and rising seas are among the climate change ...

Bloomberg US equities edged higher as markets largely entered a holding pattern before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The dollar climbed with Treasuries. Pharmaceutical companies were among the best performers while energy shares lagged behind as Brent oil pulled back from a four-year high. Nike Inc. fell as much as 3 percent after reporting earnings. The pound weakened as Theresa ...