UAE's Alterra targets Italian solar as part of $250B green finance drive The Emirati private investment fund aims to mobilize $250 billion through partnerships in global climate finance annually. United Arab Emirates
Qatari-led consortium signs $7B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war. Syria
On fifth Greece visit, Egypt’s Sisi and Mitsotakis advance energy projects: What to know The new partnership agreement appears to further cement the two nations' growing ties even as migration challenges persist. Egypt
Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu According to Israeli environmental groups, the government has repeatedly ignored calls to prepare for the threat of fires and to take more decisive action on climate change goals. Israel
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Dubai supplier to replace coal with natural gas in bid to reduce carbon emissions The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company signed an agreement to provide Dubai with natural gas, which will be used to generate electricity. Natural gas is a relatively clean fuel but does lead to carbon emissions. United Arab Emirates
With warming of diplomatic ties, Israel, Turkey expect bilateral trade boom Now that diplomatic relations have improved, Israel hopes to increase and expand its exportations to Turkey in fields such as water treatment, smart agriculture and energy. Israel
China’s NWTN to build electric vehicle facility in Abu Dhabi The deal represents the UAE’s push toward green technology, as well as China’s growing influence in the wider region. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi firm Alfanar to build green hydrogen plant in Egypt Saudi Arabia is helping Egypt boost its renewable energy capabilities. Egypt
On visit to Algeria, France’s Macron advances post-colonial reconciliation The presidents of France and Algeria signed Aug. 27 a pact for a new partnership between the two countries, announcing the setting up of a joint historian commission to explore the colonial period, alleged French crimes and the bloody eight-year independence war. Algeria
Israel to invest more in Egyptian renewable energy projects Israel plans to invest more in the field of power generation with renewable energy in Egypt, after two Israeli companies announced a major plan to carry out several projects to this effect. Egypt
UAE non-oil trade increases as Gulf state seeks reduced oil dependence The news follows trade agreements the Gulf state made with Israel and India. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia strengthens ties with Uzbekistan via wind power, investment deals Uzbekistan’s relations are also improving with the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Legacy: Gulf
Israel, Turkey to reappoint ambassadors, opening new chapter in relations After 20 months of courtship, Jerusalem now believes Ankara and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are sincere in their efforts to rehabilitate bilateral ties. Israel
Egypt to mobilize investments for climate projects ahead of COP27 The first regional forum organized by the Egyptian presidency of the UNFCCC COP27, among five forums aimed at encouraging investment in climate action, kicked off in Addis Ababa Aug. 2. Egypt
Syria and North Korea discuss repairing Syrian engineering and industrial sectors Syrian industry has experienced substantial losses as a result of the war between government and rebel forces. Syria
Another solar project completed in Syria Solar power is slowly growing in both government and rebel-controlled parts of Syria. The war-torn country suffers from electricity cuts. Syria
