Daily Archives: December 5, 2024

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DIFC opens 2nd Future Sustainability Forum to accelerate global transition to low-carbon, climate-stable future

  • DIFC convenes more than 3,000 industry leaders, 100+ companies, 500+ investors, 100+ global speakers, 50+ countries to collaborate and share insights
  • Event highlights UAE’s sustainable practices in decarbonisation and comprehensive financial mechanisms in the roadmap to achieving Net Zero goals by 2050
  • Events sets the stage for signing of agreements in line with the commitment to transitioning to a sustainable economy

Dubai, UAE: 4 December 2024: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today welcomed more than 3,000 industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts to the 2nd Future Sustainability Forum 2024. The event convened global experts to ideate, collaborate and inspire with insights, to accelerate the global transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future, and showcase the UAE’s sustainable practices, specifically in the financial environment.

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Business & Investments

GCC Chemical Industry Braces for a New Era as it Navigates Future of Growth

The 18th Annual GPCA Forum is taking place this week from 2-5 December in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman

Muscat, Oman, 4 December 2024 – The chemical and petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf must successfully navigate the future of growth as it enters a new era of feedstock transformation, circularity and the materials transition. This was the underlying message during the 18th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum, which is taking place from 2-5 December in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman.

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Business & Investments

Bloomberg Intelligence Report Highlights MENA’s Growing Sustainable Finance Market

  • COP 28 accelerated sustainable finance issuances in MENA, with the UAE Banks Federation AED 1 Trillion Sustainable Finance pledge playing a major role in the rise of banks’ issuance of green, social and sustainable (GSS) bond issuance in the UAE.
  • Financials accounted for 64% of MENA GSS issuance in the first 11 months of 2024.
  • Green buildings and renewable energy dominate bond allocations, supported by key players like FAB and Emirates NBD.
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Education

Sunmarke School Achieves Global Top IB Schools Ranking and Secures Top 3 Position in UAE for IB Excellence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5th December 2024 – Sunmarke School, part of the prestigious Fortes Education group, has proudly achieved a remarkable milestone in academic excellence. In the recently published Global Top IB Schools rankings for the academic year 2023-24, Sunmarke School has secured the 69th position worldwide. Furthermore, within the UAE, Sunmarke ranks as the third-best IB school in terms of average IB Diploma Programme points, cementing its reputation as one of the country’s leading educational institutions.

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Technologies

Rewardz Celebrates Four Wins at Marketech 2024, Highlighting Leadership Across the Middle East and APAC

Dubai, UAE — December 2024: Rewardz, a global leader in innovative digital reward and recognition solutions, announced its remarkable performance at the Marketech APAC’s Marketing Technology Awards 2024, earning recognition across four prestigious categories that underscore its excellence in customer engagement and loyalty, marketing technology, and client success partnerships.

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