The latest 2025 NDC Synthesis Report, released ahead of COP 30 in Belem, paints a mixed picture of global climate ambition. And while nations are showing unprecedented commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and embedding climate action into national policy, the pace of progress remains well short of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 deg C target.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and FinMark Communications have signed an agreement to boost collaboration for the upcoming edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in January.
Major food and grocery delivery platforms such as Delivery Hero, Swiggy, Uber and Zomato have launched an industry-led alliance - Deliver-E Coalition - to accelerate zero-emission food, grocery deliveries - by switching to 'green' two- and three-wheelers globally.
Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, participated in the National Tree Week in support of the National Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality.
Archireef, a Hong Kong-based nature tech company, has entered into a deal with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to collaborate on cutting-edge research and projects aimed at restoring coral reef habitats and protecting marine biodiversity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The Spine team at Healthpoint and Danat Al Emarat, two hospitals that are pillars of M42’s world-class portfolio of healthcare facilities, have jointly performed over 70 successful scoliosis surgeries in two years.
Beeah, the region’s leading sustainability and innovation pioneer, and Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in the UAE, have entered a strategic partnership to exchange insights, combine expertise, and contribute to sustainable urban progress in Sharjah.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Archer Aviation, has announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the UAE, providing direct eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft access to one of the region’s most prominent hospital facilities.
PureHealth Holding, a leading healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of its 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), Greece and Cyprus’s leading private healthcare provider, for a total consideration of €800 million ($939 million).
Oman International Development and Investment Company (Ominvest) recently hosted the ESG Connect event in collaboration with Sustainable Square, to drive forward collective progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration.
