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ICBA, Green University Partner for Sustainable Agriculture in Uzbekistan

  • Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, signs an MoU with Green University in Uzbekistan.
  • The collaboration aims tofocus on agricultural research, capacity development, and sustainability, among other things.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, August 5, 2024 – The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has formalized its collaboration with the Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies, also known as Green University, by signing a memorandum of understanding.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, and Dr. Jasur Salikhov, Acting Rector of Green University, during a ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Mohammad AlDaheri, Head of Economic, Political, and Media Affairs Section at the Embassy of the UAE in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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IHC Announces Formation of Rorix Holdings, a Global Trading and Trade Facilitation Conglomerate

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5th August 2024: International Holding Company (ADX:IHC), the global diversified Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate, has formed Rorix Holdings, a groundbreaking global finance and trade facilitation company focused on financial services, trade finance, advisory, commodities and trade insurance sectors. The strategic move will lead to more inclusive economic development by serving as an entry point through the UAE for local, regional and global businesses to access new markets.

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AD Ports Group Champions Innovation and Sustainability as Official Sponsor of The Arctic Challenge

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 05 August 2024– AD Ports Group, one of the world’s premier facilitators of logistics, industry, and trade, today announced its sponsorship of The Arctic Challenge, a pioneering expedition dedicated to exploring and addressing the environmental impact of climate change in the Arctic region.

The Arctic Challenge aligns perfectly with the Group’s belief that the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its business practices drives sustainable growth, creates long-term value for all stakeholders and leads the maritime industry towards a greener futureto.

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PwC Middle East survey highlights gap between companies’ ESG initiatives and employee priorities

  • 92% of employees in the Middle East are more likely to stay with their employers if total rewards were enhanced, compared to 77% of respondents who were likely to stay if overall ESG practices were enhanced.
  • Understanding employee sentiments and designing a personalised approach can foster a sense of inclusion, empowering them to actively contribute to achieving sustainability goals.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 05 August 2024 – The Middle East findings of PwC’s first global workforce ESG preferences study 2024 reveal a significant disconnect between companies’ focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and the actual priorities of employees in the region. The study shows that while businesses are prioritising sustainability, employees are more focused on personal benefits, such as fair pay and career advancement.

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EWEC and Mediclinic Middle East Extend Clean Energy Partnership

EWEC will power all of Mediclinic Middle East’s advanced healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi with electricity generated from 100 per cent clean energy sources

Partnership reinforces Mediclinic Middle East’s commitment to sustainable practices

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 August2024:EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, today announced the extension of a clean energy partnership agreement with Mediclinic Middle East, a leading private healthcare provider based in the UAE.

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