BAKU/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and SOCAR Green, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOCAR dedicated to sustainable projects, have reached financial close for the 445MW Bilasuvar and 315MW Neftchala solar projects in Azerbaijan. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) are financing the two solar ...

DUBAI/WAM Aligned with leadership directives to enhance infrastructure in residential areas, support urban expansion, and elevate residents’ quality of life, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a project to improve access points for four neighbourhoods. The upgraded entry and exit points – located along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, ...

BAKU/WAM The fifth day of the Faith Pavilion at COP29 featured a series of discussion sessions addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Sessions emphasised the importance of enhancing transparency in global climate action and advocated for the unification of efforts by faith communities to achieve tangible results in tackling the environmental crisis. They also focused on combining religious ...

BAKU/WAM The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) announced on Sunday its support for 11 African cities under the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-Africa). This significant initiative was highlighted during a keynote address by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of WGEO, at the WGEO Pavilion in the Blue Zone of Baku ...

RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in the Federative Republic of Brazil on an official visit to attend the 19th G20 summit, on behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The summit takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 18 ...

DUBAI/WAM The Museum of the Future announced that it has welcomed over 3 million visitors from 177 countries worldwide in less than three years since its official opening on February 22 2022. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, highlighted that this milestone is a testament to the museum’s success in realising the vision of ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties, the fastest-growing property developer in Dubai, has maintained its tradition of delivering projects ahead of schedule by handing over Gemz by Danube, five months ahead of schedule. On November 14, a prestigious ceremony was held in Al Furjan at Gemz by Danube to start the handover of keys to proud homeowners, in recognition of ...

BAKU/WAM The COP29 Presidency today launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), a milestone initiative aimed at addressing the urgent nexus of climate change, conflict, and humanitarian needs. This initiative responds to the growing recognition that the adverse effects of climate change—such as water scarcity, food insecurity, land degradation and human displacement—can act as ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME For over three decades, Al Seeb Developers has been synonymous with quality, expertise, and value in the UAE’s real estate landscape. A part of the reputed Al Safeer Group, Al Seeb’s portfolio spans across residential properties, hotels, shopping malls, and commercial spaces. A name synonymous with luxury and quality in real estate, Al Seeb Developers, is now pleased ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Mai Faris Al Mazrouei, mother of His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Abu ...