SUSTAINABILITY-

Welcoming more energy efficiency projects at the airport: DEWA’s Etihad EnergyServices and Dubai Airports are collaborating on sustainable infrastructure development projects, including a retrofit initiative and a solar integration project, according to a Dubai Media Office press release. The project details are still undisclosed, but word is they’ll bring in yearly savings on energy and water.

REFRESHER- Etihad Energy Services plans to supply SAF to Dubai Airports from 2024 and is currently exploring SAF production both domestically and abroad, according to a statement in November.

EDUCATION-

The Education Ministry launched the Educators' Voice platform to improve the green education resources available to educators, according to a ministry statement. The program aims to provide educators worldwide with green education resources through open sources to enhance their climate readiness The platform aims to establish a collaborative community for educators and education officials to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and "showcase best practices in green education," Education Minister Ahmad Al Falasi said.

TRADE + LOGISTICS-

UAE to receive electric bunkering vessel: Tristar Group has inked an agreement with the Turkish Akdeniz Shipyard to build a hybrid bunker barge for the UAE’s Port of Fujairah, scheduled for commission in 1Q 2025, according to a statement. The bunkering vessel, with a 750 cubic meter capacity, has diesel generators as a backup for electric power. The barge will provide vessels stopping at the port with stores and supplies. The vessel’s powertrain and innovative design should “significantly” lower carbon emissions. The barge houses a sizable onboard battery and reduces GHG emissions in the air by discharging gasses produced by its generators under water.

Etihad Rail + Al Dahra Holding Company ink MoU: UAE Etihad Rail and developer and operator of National Rail Network, Al Dahra Holding Company signed an agreement to provide sustainable rail transport services for agricultural productions, according to a statement. The MoU was inked by Etihad Rail CEO, Shadi Malak and Al Dahra Holding Group CEO Arnoud van den Berg, at COP28. Al Dahra Holding will merge rail into its supply chain activities, by leveraging Etihad Rail’s existing freight terminals and logistics hubs. Both parties will target decreasing supply chain resource consumption, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the overall carbon footprint related to freight operations.

GulfNav + Scorpio partner on new ship management solutions: Emirati maritime and shipping company GulfNav and Monaco-based Scorpio Services Holding have set up a new joint venture in Dubai to deliver vessel management solutions for regional clients, according to a press release. No further details about the ownership structure or the value of the JV were provided.

The details: The JV, dubbed Black Marlin Ship Management and Operation, will feature a total of eight vessels, with four from each partner, and will offer a range of services to cater to the individual needs of owners across multiple shipping sectors, the release states.

AVIATION-

Abu Dhabi Airports + Shanghai Airport Authority to launch exchange program:Abu Dhabi Airports has signed an MoU with Shanghai Airport Authority to launch a program to exchange “knowledge and experience on efficient, sustainable and economic development of our respective airports,” according to a statement.

TRANSPORT-

Abu Dhabi has introduced standardized public bus fares, setting a starting fare of AED 2, in a bid to encourage the use of public transportation, according to an Abu Dhabi media office statement. An extra charge of 5 fils per kilometer will be applied, with the overall cost for a one-way trip capped at AED 5.

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