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Carrefour Reaffirms its Commitment to Sustainability by Launching ‘Choose Better’ at its COP28 Store

Carrefour Reaffirms its Commitment to Sustainability by Launching ‘Choose Better’ at its COP28 Store

Through a partnership with sustainability intelligence platform, HowGood, Carrefour will become the only retailer in the region to share comprehensive sustainability ratings of its products.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, [November 27, 2023]: Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by opening a one-of-a-kind store at COP28’s Blue Zone in Expo City, offering a unique, eco-conscious shopping experience. As part of its participation in the event, and further emphasising its dedication to pioneering sustainable initiatives, Carrefour will also be launching its innovative ‘Choose Better’ programme at this store.

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IBM furthers commitment to climate action through the University of Sharjah and free training in green and technology skills

IBM furthers commitment to climate action through the University of Sharjah and free training in green and technology skills

  • New sustainability projects include collaboration with the University of Sharjah (UAE)
  • Training: IBM SkillsBuild launches roadmap of sustainability courses to benefit learners across communities underrepresented in technology and address market need for green and technology skills

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 24, 2023 – Ahead of COP28, IBM announced the latest investments in its effort to advance environmental sustainability through its social impact programs. A new set of environmental initiatives, including a partnership with the University of Sharjah, are pioneering water solutions that will be scaled through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to benefit local communities across the United Arab Emirates. Simultaneously, a first-of-its-kind roadmap of sustainability skills courses, available for free through IBM SkillsBuild, will empower future climate action.

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Careem introduces ‘Eco-friendly’; a carbon removal ride-hailing service in Dubai

Careem introduces ‘Eco-friendly’; a carbon removal ride-hailing service in Dubai

  • Careem’s ‘Eco-friendly’ ride type enables customers to support carbon removal projects in the UAE and wider region.
  • Available in Dubai today on the Careem app.

Dubai, UAE – 27 November 2023, Careem, the region’s leading multi-service platform, partners with CarbonSifr, a climate-solution company and the preferred climate-tech partner of Emirates Nature-WWF, to support carbon removal projects in the UAE and the wider region through a new ride-hailing option, available to customers in Dubai today.

Careem’s ‘Eco-friendly’ ride enables Careem customers to support carbon removal projects in the UAE and the wider region. This means that customers’ contributions will go to high-integrity environmental projects such as planting mangrove trees in the UAE and other nature-based solutions in the region.

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Eurovets Hosts IDEXX Educational Event

Advancing Excellence: Eurovets Hosts IDEXX Educational Event Showcasing New Cutting-Edge Veterinary Diagnostics Solution

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 2023: Eurovets, an exclusive UAE-based IDEXX distributor, has recently wrapped up two highly successful seminars spotlighting advanced veterinary diagnostics and the latest technological breakthroughs in the field. The two events held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi attracted substantial interest and active participation from veterinary professionals.

Participants engaged in hands-on, interactive learning sessions which got them to further investigate patient’s minimum database needs, with a specific focus on kidney disease, urinalysis, and electrolytes.

The key highlight of the events was the launch of IDEXX SediVue solutions. This state-of-the-art equipment offers unparalleled capabilities to any companion animal clinic when diagnosing urine sediments. Adding SediVue to the in-house laboratory setup will advance the diagnostic capabilities of the veterinary clinic. IDEXX is a trusted name known for its accuracy and efficiency in veterinary diagnosis. The introduction of SediVue will contribute to improved patient care, provide accuracy in diagnosis, and save clinic’s time while performing urinalysis.

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DURING 8th COP28 CHANGMAKERS MAJLIS MEETING

DURING 8th COP28 CHANGMAKERS MAJLIS MEETING

HE MARIAM AL MHEIRI DISCUSSES WITH MEDIA LEADERS AND PARTNERS WAYS TO ADVANCE THE UAE’S CLIMATE NARRATIVE

– “The UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050” leads the momentum of the post-COP28 climate narrative.

– The nation’s climate narrative is heavily influenced by the private sector in promoting sustainability

[Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 November 2023]: In the run up to COP28 in the UAE next Thursday, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment organized the 8th “COP28 Changemakers majlis”, which was held at the Etihad Museum in Dubai, focused on “Advancing the UAE Climate Narrative”, with the goal of strengthening the UAE’s sustainability initiatives and fasten its transition to a greener future.

The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and moderated by Hajar Alketbi, Director of Government Communications at the ministry. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, His Excellency Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, representatives of the media offices in the UAE.

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