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Lulu launches Al Emarat Awwal initiative to promote local agri and manufactured products.

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Lulu launches Al Emarat Awwal initiative to promote local agri and manufactured products.

Abu Dhabi: In a bid to support the local products and farmers, Lulu Hypermarkets launched the Al Emarat Awwal (UAE First) initiative across all Lulu hypermarkets in the country. The initiative was inaugurated by HE Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment in the presence of Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Silicon Oasis, Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of the Lulu Group and other dignitaries at Lulu Hypermarket, Silicon Central Mall in Dubai.

After inauguration, UAE Minister and other dignitaries toured the various “Al Emarat Awwal” initiatives which will be on display till the UAE national day on 2nd December.

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Chile Unveils COP28 Pavilion in UAE, Demonstrating Strong Public-Private Alliance for Climate Action

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Chile Unveils COP28 Pavilion in UAE, Demonstrating Strong Public-Private Alliance for Climate Action

Fifteen companies chosen by ProChile through a public call are set to join the pavilion’s mission, showcasing their innovative solutions in tackling the impacts of the climate crisis.

Dubai – November 28, 2023:Marking a pivotal moment, Chile’s Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaverenunveils the spectacular Chile Pavilion for COP28 in Dubai, which will host side events organized by the country during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), to be held from November 30 to December 12.

COP is the largest and most important environmental gathering of the year, and this year will be attended by over 30,000 government, business, and civil society delegates to address the climate crisis. In this context, for the third time, Chile’s pavilion will be part of the Blue Zone of the conference, where the nations’ delegations will hold their events

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

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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

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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

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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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