DISTRICT COOLING-

Empower connects Al Wasl skyscraper to its network: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has begun the process of connecting Dubai’s Al Wasl skyscraper to its district cooling network, according to a DFM filing (pdf). The connection will take place over two phases, with the first already underway and the second scheduled to start in 2H 2024. Once completed, the skyscraper will get 3.9k refrigeration tons (RT) of eco-friendly cooling capacity.

About the tower: The Al Wasl Tower stands at 302 meters with 65 levels and is now the world's tallest building with a ceramic façade, according to the filing.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES-

Smart EVs to hit the Egyptian market this year: German EV company Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, has partnered with Ezz Elarab Group subsidiary Ezz Elarab Star to bring its electric vehicles to Egypt in 3Q 2024, the firm said in a statement (pdf). As the company’s distribution partner for the country, Ezz Elarab Star plans to launch sales and aftersales stores at two locations in Greater Cairo.

CONSERVATION-

Saudi Arabia boosts conservation efforts: The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has signed two agreements, a partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and an MoU with Oxford University, to enhance wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection in the country, SPA reported. The collaboration with IUCN aims to improve NCW’s conservation capabilities, increase protected areas, and build institutional and human capacities for wildlife preservation. The agreement with Oxford University focuses on advancing biodiversity conservation through scientific research and training events.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-

  • Sharjah halt single-use plastic production: Manufacturing of single-use plastic bags is now banned in Sharjah after the municipality directed all manufacturers to halt production. This move follows Sharjah Executive Council’s decision to ban single-use plastic bag usage, which took effect last January. (Statement)
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