Egypt has landed a significant $40 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development to propel the development of two expansive wind farms in...
Israeli Wave Energy Innovation Sparks Interest from Gulf States and Iran
An Israeli wave energy company is attracting attention from unexpected quarters, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, showcasing a breakthrough in sustainable technology despite regional...
Saudi Arabia Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Bus in Historic Move Toward Clean Transportation
Saudi Arabia has taken a major step towards sustainable transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered bus, a significant milestone in the Kingdom's green...
Saudi Arabia Launches Riyadh Action Agenda to Accelerate Land Restoration and Enhance Drought Resilience
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a bold new initiative, the Riyadh Action Agenda, aimed at addressing critical issues like land degradation, desertification, and drought resilience. Launched...
African Development Bank Approves $170 Million For Egypt’s Largest Wind Energy Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a significant loan of up to $170 million to support Egypt’s largest wind energy project, the Suez Wind...
Saudi Arabia Invests in Green Tech to Transform Deserts, Faces Greenwashing Critiques
Saudi Arabia is channeling significant investments into green technology to rejuvenate its vast deserts. However, these ambitious initiatives are met with skepticism as critics accuse...
Saudi Arabia to Host COP16 UN Conference on Drought and Desertification
Saudi Arabia is set to host the COP16 UN conference on land degradation and desertification next week, marking a significant moment in its environmental leadership. The event will take place under the...
Onasolar to Deliver 144-MW Solar Projects in Egypt by Mid-2025
Egypt’s leading solar energy firm, Onasolar, is set to complete three major solar projects totaling 144 megawatts by the first half of 2025, signaling a...
Saudi Arabia Unveils Historic UNCCD Green Zone to Tackle Land Degradation
Saudi Arabia is making headlines as it announces the creation of a Green Zone and a series of thematic days for the upcoming UNCCD COP16....
Chinese Solar Giant LONGi to Deliver $500M in Solar Cells to Egypt by 2025
China's leading solar energy company, LONGi, has announced plans to supply solar cells worth approximately $500 million for various energy projects in Egypt by 2025....
Egypt’s Investment Ministry Unveils Bold Initiatives to Enhance Investment Climate
Egypt is making significant strides to attract and retain investors, as the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade rolls out comprehensive measures aimed at simplifying...
Saudi Official Commends Beijing’s Green Efforts
In a statement lauding China's environmental initiatives, Osama Ibrahim Faqeeha, Deputy Minister of Environment of Saudi Arabia, praised Beijing's exceptional efforts in addressing land degradation,...
Egypt Commits to Green Future with 5,200-MW Renewable Energy Deals
Egypt is making significant strides toward a sustainable future with the signing of two major agreements aimed at producing 5,200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from...
Tadweer Group and Egyptian Ministry of Environment Forge Partnership to Enhance Waste Management
In a significant move towards advancing waste management practices and fostering regional collaboration in environmental sustainability, Tadweer Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf Desert Sees Its First Recorded Snowfall
For the first time in recorded history, snow has fallen in the Al-Nafūd desert, located in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia. On November 3, 2024, this unusual...
Saudi Arabia Discovers Largest Sea Turtle Nesting Site in the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia has made a significant environmental breakthrough with the discovery of its largest sea turtle nesting site to date, located at the Four Sisters...