Climate (MENA) 
MENA+ Edition 
Egypt Edition 
UAE Edition 
Saudi Edition 
MENA <> India Corridors 
Logistics (MENA) 
We have a smattering of renewables stories from the region, including a new 45 GWh solar plant for a cement plant in Egypt’s Suez, the expansion of solar capacity at the UAE’s Al Maktoum Solar Park, and the kick-off of a wind farm project in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb. OC-led consortium kicks off work on 500 […]
Author Archives: enterpriseam admin
Posted inUncategorized
** SHARE ENTERPRISE CLIMATE WITH A FRIEND ** Don't let your friends to miss out on Enterprise Climate. Point them to our subscription page here so they're up to date on the latest green economy news from MENA. Enterprise Climate is available without charge and delivered straight to your inbox Monday-Thursday at 6am UAE / […]
Posted inON YOUR WAY OUT
Happy Feet fans rejoice: Emperor penguins to receive protections under ESA
Emperor penguins get protection under the US Endangered Species Act: Their longevity on our planet is becoming increasingly untenable as global warming accelerates the rate of sea ice melting in Antarctica, but now the shuffling flightless birds will receive protections under the US Endangered Species Act, the US Fish and Wildlife Service says. Danger in […]
Posted inCALENDAR
NOVEMBER 31 October-3 November (Monday-Thursday): ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 1 November (Tuesday) at 12pm: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park EOI submission deadline, UAE. 15 November (Tuesday): Hawkamah Annual Conference (Building Investor Confidence Through Governance), Dubai, UAE. 7-18 November (Monday-Friday): Egypt will host COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh. 23-24 […]
Posted inWHAT WE’RE TRACKING TODAY
TODAY: MENA companies fall behind on disclosing sustainability data + GHG hit all-time high + Acwa gets EBRD funding, eyes expansion in Indonesia, Thailand
Good morning, wonderful people. It’s not a particularly busy news day for the MENA region, but EVs are taking center stage as a US-based EV manufacturer plans to bring the majority of its production to KSA before the end of the decade at the same time as Turkey makes its foray in EV manufacturing. We […]
Posted inUncategorized
This publication is proudly sponsored by
Posted inGREEN TRANSPORT
Turkey, KSA make EV moves + the EU pushes for zero emission cars by 2035
It’s been a big couple of days for the EV industry in our corner of the world, and recent policy developments in Europe suggest MENA’s electric future could be accelerated. Turkey revealed its first locally-produced electric car on Saturday as part of its efforts to position itself as a key regional automotive producer, according to […]
Posted inSTARTUP WATCH
Oman Investment Authority invests in US lithium-ion battery recycling company
US lithium-ion battery recycling company Ascend Elements has secured USD 300 mn in equity and debt financing, it said in a statement. USD 200 mn of the total investment consists of series C equity funding — with investors including the Oman Investment Authority — the statement noted, without giving any information about the size of […]
Posted inAVIATION
Etihad Airways sustainable aviation fuel maiden flight departs from Tokyo
Etihad Airways’ first SAF-fueled flight took off from Tokyo last week, WAM reports. The flight, which used an almost 40% blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), had lower CO2 emissions, and optimized flight planning using Satavia technology prevented contrails, reducing its net climate impact by 71 tCO2 equivalent (tCO2e). Contrails, or aircraft condensation trails, are responsible […]
Posted inMACRO PICTURE
Water scarcity and pollution dominates concerns in MENA
Water concerns on the brain: A third of all respondents across MENA cited daily concerns about water scarcity and pollution as the main environmental challenge facing their country, according to Princeton University’s Arab Barometer report. A variation of responses on water: The study, which surveyed over 26k people in 12 countries, found MENA citizens differ […]