Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2017, released at IRENA’s 13th Council meeting, provides the latest employment figures of the renewable energy sector and insight into the factors ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) held a workshop with stakeholders on Monday to discuss approaches that will transform Hudayriat Island – a 3,000-hectare area, southwest of Abu Dhabi Island. In line with the Abu Dhabi Plan, Hudayriat Island Master Plan will comprise of a complete sustainable community with a diverse range of facilities. This ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The fourth edition of Arab Luxury World, the Middle East’s leading luxury business conference, has drawn to a successful conclusion at The Westin Dubai, where regional and global professionals from the premium goods and services markets gathered to explore ‘Digital Disruption and Emotional Engagement’. The two-day conference was organised by Mediaquest – one of the leading ...