RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business As green technology and dependence on renewables become more than just a choice for the world, UAE emerges as the torch-bearer of the global march towards a ‘green’ future. Committed to diversify its economy, UAE is heavily investing in its green initiatives, thereby emerging as a trendsetter for the nations that aspire to reduce ...

  Emirates Business His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Alzeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, inaugurated the nation’s celebrations of the United Nations’ World Environment Day 2016, themed ‘Go Wild for Life’, organised for the sixth consecutive year by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. “The UAE enjoys a rich wildlife ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business It is June 5 again. Not a regular summer day at all. Today, with hundreds of events everywhere from Indian mountains to Spain’s race course, World Environment Day (WED) 2016 is commemorating a day of rich diversity, while stressing upon the need to protect it from threats ranging from wildlife crime to pollution. This ...

  OUR CORRESPONDENT Emirates Business ‘Green Hope UAE’, a Dubai-based youth sustainability organisation conducted an epoch conference to observe the World Environment Day, echoing the call to put biodiversity conservation at the forefront of the sustainable development agenda. Over 150 passionate youth environmentalists from schools and universities across the UAE along with two student delegations from the British School of Bahrain ...

  ALKESH SHARMA Emirates Business Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model could be a key when it comes to ensure the success of eco-friendly projects in the Emirates and globally alike. Besides guaranteeing easy capital, this innovative business model will also enhance knowledge sharing and expertise between private and government entities. “It is very important to cultivate an understanding of why all ...

  Emirates Business In an effort to show solidarity in caring and protecting the environment, Ajman Sewerage Private Company Limited (ASPCL), under its Community Care Foundation has led hundreds of Ajman residents in marking this year’s World Environment Day (WED) at an event held at the Corniche Marina Walk. Reiterating its commitment in advocating for a greener and cleaner city, ...

  Manama / Tribune News Service An initiative to collect excess fresh food from supermarkets and distribute to those in need could soon be implemented. Muharraq Municipal Council chairman Mohammed Al Sinan said throwing away unsold edible food should be banned, describing it as a blessing from God that must be conserved. Hundreds of thousands of farm animals, as well ...

  Bloomberg Justice Secretary Michael Gove, one of the leaders of the campaign to get Britain out of the European Union, defended its assertions about the costs of membership as he was accused of running “Project Lies.” Appearing on a Sky News television special the night after Prime Minister David Cameron made the case for staying in the EU on ...

  London / AFP Former leaders of Britain’s main opposition Labour on Saturday urged supporters to vote in favour of EU membership at this month’s referendum. Six senior figures including Tony Blair and Gordon Brown said that, unless the party’s supporters turned out to vote on June 23, there was a risk of Brexit. Current Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been ...

  Bloomberg Finland was downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service, losing its last top credit rating just as the northernmost euro member is showing signs of emerging from a protracted economic stagnation. The country’s debt rating was cut to Aa1 from Aaa, Moody’s said in a statement on Friday. Finland had a triple-A rating from Moody’s since 1998. The country lost ...