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RENEWABLES- <\/p>\n

<\/strong>Iraq <\/strong>+ Jordan sign new interconnection agreement: <\/strong>Jordan and Iraq have signed an agreement to link their electricity grids which will enable Iraq to receive 150 MW of power when the project is fully operational, Al Mamlakah<\/a> reports. The project will involve two phases with Iraq receiving 40 MW of power in the first phase and eventually the full 150 MW when both phases are launched. It will include the construction of a 400 kV, 336 km aerial transmission line connecting Al-Risha substation in Jordan to the Al-Qaim substation in Iraq.<\/p>\n

Iraq has big interconnection plans:<\/strong> The GCC-Iraq transmission grid<\/a> will be used to export electricity to Iraq, including electricity generated by renewable energy, and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and facilitate clean power exports to other countries in the region.<\/p>\n

GREEN INDUSTRY- <\/p>\n

The <\/strong>UAE<\/strong> has approved new regulations to improve energy efficiency and <\/strong>sustainability in the industrial sector<\/strong>, Al Bayan<\/a> reported on Thursday. The strategy aims to reduce energy demand in the industrial sector by 33% by 2050, improve air quality by 32%, and achieve financial savings of AED 14 bn by 2050. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology will work with the industrial sector to implement the regulations to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions by up to 93% by 2050.<\/p>\n

ELECTRIC VEHICLES- <\/p>\n

KSA\u2019s <\/strong>Tasaru Mobility Investments<\/a><\/strong>has inked agreements to invest in <\/strong>US AI firm <\/strong>Recogni<\/a><\/strong>and green mobility firm <\/strong>Holon<\/a><\/strong>, Arab News<\/a> reported last week. Tasaru, launched by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund last October<\/a>, is financing Recogni\u2019s development of next-generation chips for autonomous vehicles which should reduce the need for scarce rare earth elements and semiconductors. The company is also acquiring a minority stake of up to 38% in Holon to support the development of an autonomous electric shuttle<\/a>, the company said in a statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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GREEN CITIES-<\/p>\n

EAD, Modon Properties establish region\u2019s first air-purification tower in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>The Environment Agency \u2013 Abu Dhabi (EAD)<\/a> and Abu Dhabi\u2019s Modon Properties<\/a> opened the first air-purification tower in the region on Al Hudayriyat Island, according to a statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The seven-meter tall tower uses positive ionization technology to purify 30k cubic meters of air per hour. <\/p>\n

More projects on the way?<\/strong> The smog-free tower is part of an MoU signed between EAD and Modon Properties<\/a> in 2022 to improve the emirate\u2019s environment by tackling air pollution as well as protecting wildlife and natural resources. <\/p>\n

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UK <\/strong>and Egypt partner on sustainable cities and infrastructure: <\/strong>The UK and Egypt signed an MoU to boost their partnership in the development of sustainable cities and infrastructure in Egypt, according to a statement<\/a> released last week. The two will establish a joint working group that will meet bi-annually to exchange technical knowledge, training, expertise and best practice in the prioritization, financing, and management of infrastructure projects. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade, increase foreign investment, and advance the UN's sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n