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Dubai Hosts 10th World Green Economy Summit

The two-day summit is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The first day included key panel discussions on speeding up the shift to a green economy and encouraging global adoption of sustainable practices.
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Sharjah Launches First Phase Of Electric Bus Rides

Engineer Youssef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of SRTA, announced that 10 electric buses connecting Dubai, Ajman, and Al Hamriyah will operate in the first phase. He said that these locations were chosen based on studies and statistics from the Intercity Transport Department, focusing on popular routes with high passenger numbers.
Among the successes identified was Britain's introduction in 2013 of a minimum carbon price, subsidies for renewable energy, and a coal phase-out plan

UAE Boosts Clean Energy Share To 27.83% In 2023, Aims For 32% By 2030

Ahead of the World Utilities Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei explained that between 2019 and 2022, the UAE doubled its renewable energy capacity, noting that this is part of the UAE's plan to triple its clean energy capacity by 2030.
Dubai

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority Reports Strong Growth In H1 2024

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DIEZ, attributed the growth to high occupancy rates and strong performance across all business areas as it strengthens the Authority's position and its economic zones, including Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity.
Dubai Metro

Dubai Metro Marks 15th Anniversary With Milestone Of 2.4 Billion Passengers

The metro has played a vital role in connecting key areas across the emirate and serves as reliable and sustainable transport for residents and visitors. Dubai Metro has emerged as a symbol of innovation, contributing to the emirate's transformation into a major global hub for business and tourism.

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